Basketball is a great sport that is played both indoors on courts and outdoors on concrete and other surfaces. Not everyone has access to an indoor basketball court, so your own outdoor court may be your only option. However, playing basketball outdoors will require the right equipment to make it as much fun as playing indoors.

Choosing a basketball goal is the first priority. For a house with a driveway that has plenty of room for dribbling and running plays, the best goal to achieve is one that can be screwed into the wall of the house or over the garage door. This type of goal is easy to set up, but you will need a ladder and the right tools to mount it to the wall. You will also need the help of a friend for this project; They will have to hold the goal while you fix it to the wall.

For homes without a garage or suitable wall, the same type of goal can be mounted on a post cemented into the ground.

If you don’t want a permanent structure and need to be able to move your lens away, you will need a laptop. This type of goal is the most challenging to put together and can take anywhere from 5 hours to a full day, although once assembly is complete, you will have a premium basketball goal. The instructions will let you know what tools are needed to assemble the goal and before playing, you will need to fill the base with water to make sure it is stable. You can place this type of goal anywhere you want, and moving it will be easy as it will have wheels at its base. An additional advantage of this type of goal is that it can be adjusted to different heights to suit different players.

Once you have a goal, you will need a basketball. When choosing an outdoor ball, avoid cheap unbranded basketballs and choose a top brand like Wilson or Spalding. Depending on your ball, you may need air rods and a pump, however a new type of basketball is now available that has a built-in pump arrangement. To keep your ball in good condition, wash off accumulated dust before storing it.

Outdoor basketball games will need additional accessories around the court to help improve the game. When playing indoors, many teams have music to help players run better. If this is your preference, run a wire outside for a radio or make sure you have good batteries. Music will not only cheer on your team, but also provide entertainment for spectators or team members while they wait to play.

Outdoor games can be long, and exercise and the hot sun can be exhausting, so make sure you have a cooler and ice handy, as well as a supply of energy drinks to keep players in shape.