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How to build a basketball court in my backyard


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

Inspired to build your own backyard basketball court?

If you're interested in DIY'ing a basketball court or having a local contractor install a court for you then you've come to the right place.

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...

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How to build a sports ground in your yard?

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Availability of a sports field in the courtyard of its house or a country's country-an excellent way to improve the physical form. As a significant bonus, a home gym saves precious time spent commuting to the gym and also offers kids an alternative to sitting at the computer.

Mario Luik, director of sports ground construction company Spordiareenid OÜ, attaches great importance to developing the habit of spending time on the move. This is confirmed by numerous customers who, thanks to home sports grounds, have become more involved in sports with the whole family!

How to start?

First you need to decide what kind of sports you want to do. Usually it is basketball, tennis, volleyball, beach volleyball and football. If it is assumed that the facilities of the site should allow for the practice of several sports, then an appropriate surface of the site is proposed. “Experience shows that people have completely different interests. Our principle: more is better than less. A variety of opportunities create more attractive conditions for training, regardless of the age of sports fans,” said Luik.

Secondly, the availability of space for the sports ground should be assessed, and what additional work is needed to clear the site to the desired size. The latter means changing the landscape - removing stones and bushes, cutting down trees, raising the soil, etc. For example, for the construction of an outdoor basketball court with one basket, 70 m2 is enough, and for the construction of a standard tennis court, about 700 m2 of free space is required. It is good if the owner of the house knows the composition of the soil in the place where it is planned to build a sports ground (for example, earth, sand, stone, clay, etc. ).

Sport Court PowerGame for street basketball with plastic coating, 70 m2 (2019)

What else is worth paying attention to?

Once the initial tasks are determined, Luik advises contacting companies that offer complex solutions for the construction of sports grounds: “The specialist will tell you how to turn the idea into reality. In addition, he will help you select suitable materials and request quotations for different stages of work.” If you know exactly what you want, then all the preparatory work will take much less time. The following topics should be considered:

• sports ground selection

• earthworks estimate (including drainage requirements) based on selected surface

• fencing needs assessment

• sports equipment selection

• landscaping scope update

• estimate need for lighting

Materials recommended for sports fields

When building a sports field, regardless of its size, it is advisable to consider more durable plastic as a coating (in the courtyard of a private house it is laid on a stone base) or softer artificial grass ( laid on a base of granite chips).

Spordiareenid OÜ offers a safe and durable plastic coating for home sports grounds from Sport Court PowerGame (USA) (manufacturer's warranty 15 years). It is a virtually maintenance-free solution that can be used all year round in Estonian conditions. The plastic coating is installed without fastening directly on a flat base. It dries quickly after the rain, which at the same time washes it. PowerGame is the official ground surface for street basketball tournaments during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games!

I have three sons who, as soon as the snow melted, started playing basketball with the boy next door. But there was no decent platform. I found Spordiareenid and Mario, who, a couple of days after contacting the company, presented a project for a basketball court for our yard. And exactly the right size! It took about 4 weeks from idea to implementation, and although the construction of the site was completed quite recently, I cannot imagine my yard without it.

Raul

built a basketball court with plastic cover for children in the yard

Artificial turf is usually used to cover tennis courts and football fields. Based on the request, a specialist can always advise the best option. Artificial turf requires some maintenance (it needs to be combed and sanded), but in terms of operation and aesthetics, it will be a good solution for a sports field near your home.

Artificial grass tennis court, 510m2 (2018)

Stationary or mobile sports equipment can be used to equip the sports ground with exercise equipment. Of course, it all depends on the specifics of the sports ground and the desired end result. With regard to materials (metal, plastic, etc.), it is better to clarify their durability in terms of our difficult climate.

How quickly can I start using my sports field?

Depending on the volume and complexity of the work, site construction may take up to two months from the date of ordering for its construction. Depending on the season, special coatings and necessary equipment will be delivered within about a month. Earthworks and installation of equipment are directly dependent on weather conditions.

Basketball cannon Dr. Dish All-Star in the courtyard of a private house

How much does a home sports field cost?

The cost of a project is most affected by the choice of site coverage. More precisely, the amount of preparatory work - is it necessary to build an asphalt or concrete base, a base of granite chips, or is paved with paving stones required? The ability to store excavated soil and access to a site of large equipment will significantly reduce costs. The director of Spordiareenid OÜ elaborates: “There are situations when a client's imagination has to be slowed down a little, or when considering the plans, it turns out that the project is quite simple and the required investment is reasonable. However, there are often situations where the cost of the project is significantly reduced depending on the need for excavation. Since there are many solutions for sports fields, it should always be discussed with a specialist in order to find the optimal solution.” If we talk about the amounts, then the construction of one small sports ground from scratch will cost about 12,000 euros.

Building a high-quality sports ground in your yard requires, first of all, the confidence that you really need it. Once you have made your final decision, it is very important to consult with experts. It is important that you personally participate in the process, that is, you want to invest your strength, expectations and your soul in what is being created! Then the result will bring you greater satisfaction and joy!

Aile

enjoys playing tennis with his family on the tennis court equipped in the yard

If there is no way to build a stationary sports ground, but you still want to train?

The Dutch brand AirTrack offers inflatable training equipment. Training on these shells will help improve overall physical tone, even for avid athletes. All family members, regardless of age, can train on AirTrack Factory inflatable tracks. Durable mats are suitable for any exercise, as well as acrobatics and gymnastics. “For example, the Akros gymnastics club in Tartu uses an inflatable track for training children under 3 years old,” the director of Spordiareenid OÜ shared his observations. Inflatable lanes are available in different thicknesses, 2 m and 2.8 m wide and up to 15 m long.

A serious basketball player will appreciate the high-tech Dr. Dish (USA), which will greatly affect the intensity of training and the number of throws performed. “To date, we have brought 11 basketball cannons to Estonia and trained young basketball players and coaches. Anyone who wants to keep up with the rest of the world should try their hand at training with a basketball gun for once. For an ambitious basketball fan, the cannon will become an indispensable tool,” confirms Luik, who previously played basketball at the level of the Estonian youth team and the league.

For fans of strength training, we recommend building a unique set of sports equipment for performing exercises with your own body weight (calisthenics). A complex of horizontal bars of different heights, ladders, ropes, bars, gymnastic rings is safe for children and practical for young people and adults. “This is a great alternative to indoor gyms. Thoughtful and targeted calisthenics training will help strengthen the body and spirit,” said Luik.

Complex of sports equipment in the yard of a private house (2017)

Spordiareenid OÜ has been building and maintaining sports fields, selling and installing sports equipment and consulting since 2009. The mission of the company is to make the sports environment for sports fans of all ages reliable, safe, attractive and versatile. “We were the first to introduce artificial turf for sports fields from Sport Court (USA), indoor tennis court carpets from Schöpp (Germany), paddle courts from Euronix (Spain) and basketball cannons Dr. Dish'ilt (USA). We form our own market, standing out, above all, at the conceptual level and highly appreciating quality. We offer our customers attractive and thoughtful projects. Cooperation is accompanied by prompt communication and, if necessary, consulting. As a rule, I myself work at the sites and organize the work,” Director Luik stressed.

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Stages of construction on the example of a football stadium

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 pit, 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, borders, etc. We will perform all the required related work!

Installing the curbstone

The actual laying of artificial grass is just 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.

Goal installation

The infill 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.

Landscaping

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 pit, 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, borders, etc. We will perform all the required related work!

Installing the curbstone

The actual laying of artificial grass is just 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.

Goal installation

The infill 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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We work in all regions of the Russian Federation

We cooperate with contractors who are ready to travel to any city in Russia. We take measurements, bring materials or buy them in your city, install coatings and equipment.

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We are engaged in the construction of both standard and unique projects. We work individually with each client: we take into account your wishes, fit into the budget and comply with the agreed deadlines.

We take care of your budget

We help clients in the selection of materials, places for construction, provide detailed advice and suggest how to get a fully functional sports facility at a lower cost.

We create 3D visualization

We offer the development of a 3D model that will convey a complete vision of the concept of the future object. Also, this service will help both us and the client to eliminate the possibility of error at the design stage.

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We are engaged in maintenance of the facility after commissioning: we take care of the condition of sports surfaces, ennoble areas, do glazing and other general construction works.

We take on complex projects

We have enough experience and capabilities to solve the most non-standard and complex tasks. Many of our specialists took part in the preparation of sports grounds for the Olympic Games in Athens and the 2018 World Cup.

We cooperate with global companies

We maintain strong partnerships with well-known manufacturers from Europe and Asia. At the request of the customer, we supply the goods you like from abroad in the shortest possible time.

We provide detailed advice

We answer in detail all the client's questions about the project and our services. Also, we are ready to provide professional legal advice on construction issues.

We build turnkey facilities

We provide a whole range of services: designing an object, drawing up design estimates, building a foundation and base, selecting and laying coatings, erecting roofed structures, installing appropriate equipment and necessary communications.

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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.

We value the trust of each customer and guarantee comfortable cooperation
  • We travel to any place in Russia;
  • We provide detailed advice on construction issues;
  • We select high-quality solutions for the client's budget;
  • We help with the choice of an advantageous place for construction;
  • We work with complex and non-standard ideas;
  • We offer creative solutions within a reasonable budget;
  • We provide additional maintenance of the facility in other regions of Russia.

We supply basketball surfaces from world manufacturers

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.

In addition to the construction of basketball courts, we take care of the complete set of the object and provide it with all the necessary equipment until it is ready for operation. In accordance with the requirements of the customer, any sports equipment can be installed: backboards, rings, stands of a certain capacity, running tracks, a sector for standing long jumps and, of course, various types of fences.

We offer metal railings or safety nets for the customer's choice
  • Metal 2D and 3D railings are sectional structures of increased strength with rod diameters from 4 to 6 mm, protected by a polymer and zinc coating. Unlike other fences, mesh panel fencing is maintenance-free - it does not get dusty, does not fade in the sun and does not deform under wind loads, and also does not need periodic painting
  • Protective mesh made of kapron or nylon threads can have different mesh sizes: 100x100, 40x40 or 20x20. Such a fence is ideal for zoning the playing space and protecting spectators from sports equipment. The mesh does not need maintenance and is easily restored

As we build new basketball courts, we also work on existing facilities that need a major overhaul or minor restoration.


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