CartGetting the Most out of Your Driveway Basketball Court
Having a basketball court in your driveway can save on gym memberships, eliminate the hassle of dealing with big crowds at the courts in the public parks, and offer the convenience of instant access any time you or your kids want to play a game or just shoot around. But while the concept of a basketball court right in your driveway is appealing, you can make it even better if you know the secrets to getting the most out of your own home court.
First of all, if you don't have a court in your driveway yet and are just in the planning stages, make sure you have the right hoop and backboard. Not all driveways are created equal, and that means different driveway layouts will offer different sizes of playing area. A wide backboard is best if you have a fairly ample area in which to play. But if your driveway and playing area is relatively narrow, you'd be just as well off choosing a more narrow backboard. Your playing area might only be 15 feet wide, or even less. In that case, a 54-inch backboard will most likely suffice. If, on the other hand, you have more than 25 feet of available space in your driveway to devote to basketball, you could go with a backboard as large as 72 inches.
You should have an overhang area of at least 2 feet over your driveway to avoid the ball landing in the grass too often. If your driveway is large enough to accommodate it, go for a basketball goal with an overhang or 4 or even 5 feet.
You should try to avoid placing the hoop near an incline so that nobody is playing basketball uphill or downhill. And remember, if you place your hoop where players will be facing the west, it means they're likely to be shooting with the sun in their eyes in the late afternoon or early evening.
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Gamechanger Triple Threat Full Court Highlight Hoops
×54 Inch Ironclad Goals
This is a great size for those with little space or a smaller budget and is ideal for a 1-car driveway or small court.
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| GC55-MD | 32"x54" | H-Frame | 30" | .25" | Breakaway | 10'-7.5' | 5"x5" | 11ga. | Y | 4 | 4 | N | N | N | N | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| TPT553-MD | 36"x54" | H-Frame | 36" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 5"x5" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
60 Inch Ironclad Goals
If you have a larger driveway or court, a 60” basketball goal provides a great playing experience while not taking up too much room.
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| GC55-LG | 36"x60" | H-Frame | 30" | .312" | Breakaway | 10'-7.5' | 5"x5" | 11ga. | Y | 4 | 4 | Y | Y | N | N | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| TPT553-LG | 36"x60" | H-Frame | 36" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 5"x5" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| TPT554-LG | 36"x60" | H-Frame | 48" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 5"x5" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| TPT664-XL | 42"x60" | H-Frame | 48" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 6"x6" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| FCH664-XL | 42"x60" | Clear View | 48" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 6"x6" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
72 Inch Ironclad Goals
Regulation-sized hoops are well-suited for large driveways and courts. If you are a serious player and have the space, there is simply no substitute for practicing with a regulation hoop.
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| TPT684-XXL | 42"x72" | H-Frame | 48" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 6"x8" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| TPT885-XXL | 42"x72" | H-Frame | 60" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 8"x8" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 6 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| FCH684-XXL | 42"x72" | Clear View | 48" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 6"x8" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| FCH885-XXL | 42"x72" | Clear View | 60" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 8"x8" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 6 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| HIL664-XXL | 42"x72" | H-Frame | 48" | .5" | Breakaway | Fixed-Height | 6"x6" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| HIL885-XXL | 42"x72" | H-Frame | 60" | .5" | Breakaway | Fixed-Height | 8"x8" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 6 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
Ironclad Gamechanger
The Gamechanger basketball goal line from Ironclad features budget hoops that don't sacrifice on features or quality. Each goal features crank height-adjustment, a heavy duty h-frame backboard and breakaway rim, and powder coat protection. Starting at only $799.
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| GC55-MD | 32"x54" | H-Frame | 30" | .25" | Breakaway | 10'-7.5' | 5"x5" | 11ga. | Y | 4 | 4 | N | N | N | N | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| GC55-LG | 36"x60" | H-Frame | 30" | .312" | Breakaway | 10'-7.5' | 5"x5" | 11ga. | Y | 4 | 4 | Y | Y | N | N | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
Ironclad Triple Threat
The Triple Threat line is the perfect combination of form and function. The h-frame backboard support is the most durable backboard support in the industry and the easy access crank handle allows rim height adjustment anywhere between regulation 10’ down to 5’.
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| TPT553-MD | 36"x54" | H-Frame | 36" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 5"x5" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| TPT553-LG | 36"x60" | H-Frame | 36" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 5"x5" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| TPT554-LG | 36"x60" | H-Frame | 48" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 5"x5" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| TPT664-XL | 42"x60" | H-Frame | 48" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 6"x6" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| TPT684-XXL | 42"x72" | H-Frame | 48" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 6"x8" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| TPT885-XXL | 42"x72" | H-Frame | 60" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 8"x8" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 6 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
Ironclad Full Court
The Ironclad Fullcourt line of basketball goals features a stunning clear view backboard design for those wanting an unobstructed view while shooting hoops. Fullcourt hoops are adjustable from 10' to 5' and come packed with durability features.
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| FCH664-XL | 42"x60" | Clear View | 48" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 6"x6" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| FCH684-XXL | 42"x72" | Clear View | 48" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 6"x8" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| FCH885-XXL | 42"x72" | Clear View | 60" | .5" | Breakaway | 10'-5' | 8"x8" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 6 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
Ironclad Highlight Hoops
The Ironclad Highlight Hoops product line features fixed-height, regulation-size configurations suitable for residential, commercial and institutional installations. Highlight Hoops come packed with durability features and are backed by a lifetime warranty.
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| HIL664-XXL | 42"x72" | H-Frame | 48" | .5" | Breakaway | Fixed-Height | 6"x6" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
| HIL885-XXL | 42"x72" | H-Frame | 60" | .5" | Breakaway | Fixed-Height | 8"x8" | 7ga. | Y | 8 | 6 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Lifetime Warranty | Buy Now |
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