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There is nothing like being able to play your favorite sport in the comfort of your backyard. Basketball combines strategy, physical ability and determination into one fast-paced activity. Sure, you could drive you kids to a local park or gym, but there’s always the chance that all the courts will be taken. Having a high-quality basketball court in your own yard gives you peace of mind of where your kids are; in the convenience and safety of your own backyard!

Once you’ve settled on the idea to construct a basketball court, you’ll need to think about some considerations. Review the information below to see all that goes into building a court and how doing this can benefit your lifestyle.

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Outdoor Basketball Court Considerations

Creating the perfect basketball court will require you to think about your applications. Are you investing in a home court to improve your skills or to enjoy time with your kids? Someone training for high school, college or traveling teams should follow league regulation dimensions, while families wanting to enjoy some time together may be more lenient with the court size and layout.

Recognizing your uses will help you finalize the design and construction specifications of your outdoor basketball court. Here are a few additional questions to ask yourself:

1. What type of surface do I want for my basketball court?
2. What league dimensions will I follow?
3. Where do I want to place the court in the yard?
4. What do I hope to gain from having my own basketball court?

You can expect a backyard basketball court to cost anywhere from $11,000 to over $70,000 depending on site preparation, size and features you include.

Court Flooring Options for an Outdoor Basketball Court

We have all seen outdoor basketball courts made of concrete or asphalt. These materials are some of the most common for home-court construction, but they are far from the only options. The type of surface you select will affect the safety, performance and even aesthetics, maintenance and lifespan of your court.

Review what materials you can use for an outdoor basketball court:

Asphalt Basketball Courts

You can find asphalt basketball courts within public parks and community centers. Builders choose asphalt because it is the usually the least expensive option. These courts are made by mixing stone and tar.

Asphalt is susceptible to cracking. It can be cosmetically repaired or resurfaced, but once a crack develops, it is structural and will return year after year. One other thing to keep in mind about asphalt basketball courts, is they are unforgiving. Jumping or pivoting on hard asphalt surfaces may result in injuries.

Multi-Purpose Outdoor Basketball Courts

Players who will use their basketball court for more than one activity might consider a multi-purpose court surface. These installations are excellent at minimizing the chances of injuries since they are made with shock-absorbing polypropylene materials. Courts are typically built on top of flat concrete slabs. Surface materials can be created in various colors along with graphics and game lines.

Multi-purpose outdoor basketball courts offer exceptional traction for players. The surfaces are forgiving on the body unlike asphalt or concrete courts. A multi-purpose court allows you to play multiple games, including pickleball, volleyball and soccer, making your purchase more versatile. Also, this court type survives in hot and cold environments without jeopardizing performance.

Advanced Outdoor Basketball Courts

Advanced court systems are similar to multi-purpose installations. The main difference is that an advanced court surface is engineered with enhanced features to provide a true ball bounce, traction and shock absorption. An advanced outdoor basketball court system will be similar to playing on an indoor performance sports floor.

How Thick Does Concrete Need to Be for a Basketball Court?

All the court materials mentioned will require a concrete base level. You should expect to build an outdoor basketball court on a slab that’s no less than 4 inches thick. Rebar reinforcements are recommended to prevent the concrete from cracking, thus providing years of maintenance-free enjoyment.

Home Basketball Court Dimensions

Basketball court dimensions change according to age group and league level. It’s common for different high schools, gyms and recreation centers to have unique court dimensions based on who is using the court. If you’re in the process of figuring out how to turn your backyard into an outdoor basketball court, the dimensions below will be helpful:

1. Official NBA court: Professional basketball courts measure 94 feet long by 50 feet wide.
2. High school regulation courts: High school games are played on courts 84 feet long by 50 feet wide.
3. Junior high school regulation courts: Middle school-age courts are smaller, measuring 74 feet long by 42 feet wide.

Backyard residential basketball courts can be built in as little as a 26 foot by 26 foot space, and go all the way up to a full size 60 foot by 110 foot NBA full court.

How Far Is the Three-Point Line?

The distance of the three-point line in basketball changes in relation to the court dimensions. An official NBA court has the three-point line 23 feet and 9 inches away from the center of the rim. NCAA athletes shoot 22 feet 1 3/4 inches, while High school students shoot three points from 19 feet and 9 inches away.

Where to Position Foul Lines and Key Lines

All basketball foul lines sit 15 feet from the front of the backboard. Make sure you measure from the backboard surface and not from the basket. Professional NBA courts feature a 16-foot key (width). High school regulation courts should have a 12-foot wide lane.

Backboard Size for Outdoor Basketball Court

There is room for flexibility in your backboard installation. Official NBA backboards measure 72 inches wide and 42 inches tall. However, manufacturers make smaller backboard sizes for home applications. You might choose a more compact backboard to save space if you’ll use your court for multiple sports or if you have limited space.

Where to Construct Your Court

Your yard layout will come into play when building an outdoor basketball court. The court’s location is entirely up to you, but it helps to choose an area that’s relatively flat from the get-go. How will the court impact existing drainage? How close can you construct in relation to tree lines? Do you have any underground utilities or other obstacles to consider? These are questions that a professional court builder can assist you in answering.

Possibilities and Benefits of a Home Court

Having a home basketball court is a great idea, as you’ll see in the benefits below:

1. You will always know where your kids are.
2. Invite friends and family over to play tournaments.
3. Play basketball anytime you want when you install an outdoor lighting system.

Should I Construct the Court Myself or Hire a Professional?

You’ll be using your outdoor basketball court for family time, recreational games and in some cases practice, so it’s important that your investment meets your design expectations. Having a professional team create your outdoor court ensures your installation is done correctly and its’ surface and components are responsive to competitive gameplay.

Choose each component of your outdoor basketball court when you work with CBA Sports. We serve residents in Atlanta to help make backyard dreams a reality.

Count on CBA Sports for Your Outdoor Basketball Court Installation

CBA Sports has over 30 year of experience building custom outdoor basketball courts. Choose the best surface materials for your project, and rely on our experts to make recommendations for courts of any size. Contact us today for a free consultation or to learn more about our capabilities.

How to DIY Build a Basketball Court (8 Step Guide)

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Last Updated 2nd of April, 2020.

1. Choose the Size and Location of Your Court

Ideally you’ll choose a location that is reasonably flat, to keep excavation needs to a minimum.

Recommended subsurface base: Concrete (100mm thick, 25MPA, Reinforced, Helictoper/smooth finish, Standard slope to allow water to drain off the slab)

We strongly recommend a concrete base for any new base being built for a MSF PRO sports court. Concrete provides by far the best longevity, performance and value over the long run and requires virtually no ongoing maintenance or repairs for many years. Other suitable bases include Pavers, Asphalt or Decking.

• Option 1: Have an elevated concrete slab & then fit your landscaping requirements around it.
• Option 2: Level the slab with the rest of your backyard. This option involves more excavation work/costs.

The size of a full size NBL court is identical to the FIBA regulation sized basketball court of 28m x 15m (420sqm), which is usually too large to fit into the average backyard. We recommend considering a half court, which can be customised to suit your space. Sizing can range from very small approx 4m x 6m (24sqm), 9m x 5m (45sqm), 10m x 7m (70sqm) to a 3X3 regulation half court of 15m x 11m (165sqm).

Precise measurements and planning are crucial in order to end up with the best result.

2. Purchase the Hoop & Sports Court Surface Tiles

The in-ground Hoop anchor kit should be installed during the concrete pour, so ensure you’ve ordered your Hoop in time to arrive before you schedule the concrete. Take note of the hoop's overhang in centimetres so you can plan accurate placement of the hoop anchor, free throw and three point lines.

Surfacing your court with a specially designed synthetic sports surface such as Australia's #1 selling, top rated MSF Pro™ will not only produce an amazing looking result, but will also provide more accurate ball bounce, sound reduction and minimises joints strain/injuries.

3. Level the Ground

Prior to concreting, the space must be dug up and levelled. If you require the concrete to be flush with the surrounding ground then you must excavate 115mm below surface level to allow for the concrete slab (100mm) and sports surface tile (15mm). If you are opting for the elevated slab then you may not need to excavate but you do need to remove any grass and level the ground.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION: Before you dig, call 1100 (Australia) or your local utilities to rule out the presence of buried cables including power, water, gas and phone lines. Failure to do so could result in serious or fatal injury. Dial Before You Dig is a FREE national referral service designed to assist in preventing damage and disruption to Australia’s vast infrastructure networks which provide essential services we use every day.

4. Pour a 100mm Concrete Slab

Prepare and pour a 100mm thick slab of concrete (25MPA, reinforced, standard slope, helicopter/smooth finish) matching your exact MSF PRO™ Court Design measurements. Ensure you have someone experienced with concrete slabs on hand for this step. Plan the concreting for when the weather is dry and allow for 72 hours to let the concrete set.

It's recommended to install the hoop anchor at the same time as pouring the slab to save on expenses. The recommended hole size for a hoop anchor system is approx 500mm x 500 mm and 1.2m deep. Please note: Always remember to closely follow the installation & safety instructions that come with your in-ground hoop.

Always be sure to follow the official basketball hoop installation instructions. Goalrilla in-ground hoops generally require 3-5 strong labourers with multiple ladders and power tools. Hoop installation can take up to a few hours for those inexperienced with installing. The below videos provide an example of the procedure involved for installing a popular Goalrilla in-ground basketball hoop system yourself...

Construction of a turnkey basketball court|SportObject

The SportObject company offers its services in the construction of turnkey basketball courts. Trusting the construction of our company, you get a whole range of turnkey services, including design, ground work, laying the base and coating, marking and other construction work. We strictly adhere to the agreed deadlines and provide our clients with a work schedule that indicates the start and completion dates for construction.

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The thickness of the foundation pit and the amount of materials that are needed for your foundation, we select depending on the size of the field. We select drainage and other systems based on the regional location (how much precipitation is in your region, what kind of drainage is needed). Additionally, we equip drainage wells, or divert them to the drainage system. Field slopes of several different types depending on site operating conditions.

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The quality of a football field is more than half dependent on the quality of the base! Our base is a monolithic solid single layer, which over the years does not form any fractures, the soil does not go anywhere and remains flat throughout the entire period of operation. Relatively speaking, even if a tractor passes over the base, there will be no tire marks, because everything is solid and dense!

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We carry out all types of additional improvement works: we can install a fence for you, pave an asphalt path to something, level the territory, paint walls, curbs, etc. We will perform all the required related work!

Installation of the curbstone

The laying of artificial grass itself is as important as the preparation of the base. When laying the field, an important aspect is gluing the rolls and cutting the markings. Gluing must be done securely. The material in the work requires getting used to, because the two-component glue rolls down after a while and they need to work quickly.

Laying the grass on the prepared base, gluing it and cutting the markings

Be sure to remember: the gate is installed with a safety requirement so that it does not turn over. Therefore, this aspect is given special importance. In this regard, the gate is either concreted or attached to an accompanying fence.

Installation of the goal

The backfilling of a football field determines a large part of the playing characteristics. Backfilling is a responsible job, because the presence or absence of drops and bumps, which will eventually be felt during the game, depends on the uniform distribution of sand and crumb rubber on sports grounds. That is, there should be both a flat base and a high-quality pile with an even distribution of backfill under it.

Raising grass, distributing sand and crumb rubber across the field

We cooperate with the largest manufacturers of stands, fences and other sports equipment in the Russian Federation. Therefore, if necessary, we can supply everything you need to the object at a wholesale price. We install all this equipment, advise in which cases which is better, etc. We can supply many things both in a finished version and make them ourselves on the spot.

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You can also be sure that we will carry out all the necessary arrangements for their improvement on the site and the adjacent territory.

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The thickness of the foundation pit and the amount of materials that are needed for your foundation, we select depending on the size of the field. We select drainage and other systems based on the regional location (how much precipitation is in your region, what kind of drainage is needed). Additionally, we equip drainage wells, or divert them to the drainage system. Field slopes of several different types depending on site operating conditions.

Preparing the excavation, sand bed, drainage system

The quality of a football field is more than half dependent on the quality of the base! Our base is a monolithic solid single layer, which over the years does not form any fractures, the soil does not go anywhere and remains flat throughout the entire period of operation. Relatively speaking, even if a tractor passes over the base, there will be no tire marks, because everything is solid and dense!

Sequential compaction of base layers

We carry out all types of additional improvement works: we can install a fence for you, pave an asphalt path to something, level the territory, paint walls, curbs, etc. We will perform all the required related work!

Installation of the curbstone

The laying of artificial grass itself is as important as the preparation of the base. When laying the field, an important aspect is gluing the rolls and cutting the markings. Gluing must be done securely. The material in the work requires getting used to, because the two-component glue rolls down after a while and they need to work quickly.

Laying the grass on the prepared base, gluing it and cutting the markings

Be sure to remember: the gate is installed with a safety requirement so that it does not turn over. Therefore, this aspect is given special importance. In this regard, the gate is either concreted or attached to an accompanying fence.

Installation of the goal

The backfilling of a football field determines a large part of the playing characteristics. Backfilling is a responsible job, because the presence or absence of drops and bumps, which will eventually be felt during the game, depends on the uniform distribution of sand and crumb rubber on sports grounds. That is, there should be both a flat base and a high-quality pile with an even distribution of backfill under it.

Raising grass, distributing sand and crumb rubber across the field

We cooperate with the largest manufacturers of stands, fences and other sports equipment in the Russian Federation. Therefore, if necessary, we can supply everything you need to the object at a wholesale price. We install all this equipment, advise in which cases which is better, etc. We can supply many things both in a finished version and make them ourselves on the spot.

Installation of additional equipment (treadmills, jumping pits, safety fences, grandstands)

You can also be sure that we will carry out all the necessary arrangements for their improvement on the site and the adjacent territory.

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Company "SportObject" offers its services in the field of sports construction. We are engaged in the construction of turnkey basketball courts: we design, draw up design estimates, coordinate the construction, mount the foundation and roof structures, lay bases and coverings, perform finishing work, provide communications and deliver sports equipment. Each of the stages of work is implemented strictly according to the schedule agreed with the client, which allows us to deliver a fully finished project on time.

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The dynamics of basketball matches means high speed, sudden movements and heavy loads on the joints. It is very important that the flooring of the basketball court is both wear-resistant and injury-proof at the same time. For basketball courts we offer: tennis, hard or soft-hard, modular plastic, polyurethane coating and crumb rubber coating.

Our company only works with proven materials that have passed the strictest quality control, so we offer a wide selection of outdoor basketball surfaces from domestic and foreign manufacturers, such as: ERFOLG , BERGO , Plastfacto , Conica , Novol , Aropa , CRUMB , GUMBIT 90 MASTER FIBER and many more.