Anyone that has played basketball has enjoyed the sound of the basketball making the swoosh sound. In fact, the expression “nothing but net” is one of the most popular expressions in all of sports.
This popular sound is almost always associated with a nylon net. If you’ve played long enough, however, you’ve had a chance to play on a playground court with chain nets. It’s a different sound and experience but can be even more enjoyable than the sound of the swoosh. It’s something you should experience.
What’s cool about chain nets is they’re easy to make happen. So much of the equipment used in the sports-equipment industry is made from raw materials like steel and glass. Most items, like basketball hoops, require bending, molds and other such items that make fabricating them way too expensive and troublesome for a DIY project. However, there are other products such as pull-up bars and chain basketball nets where you can get the raw materials from a hardware or lumber store and build it yourself.
Below are some instructions on how to build your own chain basketball net.
First off, this is something you should do just for the fun of it. It may be worth it if you have a bank of basketball hoops and you can buy a larger supply of chain with volume pricing or if time is an issue and you need something right away. Otherwise, you’re kind of better off just buying one. I say this because there is not a great deal of cost savings mainly because chain nets themselves aren’t that expensive.
Yes, they’re $50 but building them is going to take a couple hours and sourcing material for one net and doing it yourself is going to save you $10.
$36 to $40 dollars (Not including taxes or shipping)
You can see by the pricing above that you’re looking at roughly $36 to $40 for a new net. I’m not sure what shipping to you will cost but shipping from Kansas to New Jersey is roughly $16. Add it up and you’re looking at $51-$55. (If you want to avoid all this and buy it brand new, I can provide it to you.)
$42.80 total cost of DIY materials to include taxes and, obviously, shipping.
As you can see from my receipt, you’re saving a little money by doing it yourself. What I’m describing below is more for fun than anything.
Materials needed:
2″ Zinc plated chain
Chain link– I purchased 2″ zinc-plated welded steel loops. You can save a little more money if you were to buy larger lengths of chain. For the vertical lengths, I went with 13 links which equals roughly 18″. For the horizontal links, I went with a 48″ length chain for the upper ring and 36″ for the lower ring. I had a little chain leftover but I wanted to play it safe and not run out of chain and have to go back to Home Depot.
Bolt Cutters
There is a cutting station at Home Depot right next to the chain but, funny enough, there are usually bolt cutters sitting right next to it to use too.
S-Clips
S-Clips- I went with a small S-Clips because it’s not like this net is load bearing. I also wanted something that was a little pliable so I could crimp it easier. I went with four packs of four.
S-Clips
Hang each individual 13-link chain from the rim with open S-Clips.
Up-close look at net
From here feed the top horizontal chain through each of the 5th links from the top all the way around and use one S-clip to attach the chain together. When attaching the chain together, I also attached the S-Clip to one the vertical chain in the rear of the net. One item of note, the top horizontal chain had exactly 39 links.
S-Clip on bottom chain
I then fed the bottom horizontal chain through the 4th link from the bottom. With this phase, I actually cut the chain into three equal lengths of seven links and attached them with S-Clips. I did this because the chain needed to be secured on the bottom to not get tangled and unravelled.
Your last step is to crimp all the S-Clips to the rim.
VOILA!
A couple items of note. I put roughly 100 balls through the net. (Mikan drill baby!) There were times when the chain wasn’t perfectly aligned but it corrected itself as time went on. I will keep an eye on my net to see if I have to adjust the chains or add S-Clips.
I hope you enjoyed this and, if you ever need sports equipment for your playground, school or home, feel free to reach out to me at www.oncallsports.com.
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How to Install a Basketball Net on Any Type of Rim
Installing basketball net to a rim is a smooth process that varies for small kids hoops, portable ones at a driveway or on the playground. Today, we’re covering everything, including the chain nets and rims without hooks.
Sure, you don’t need a net on the basketball hoop to play basketball. But, playing the game without it seems like watching a movie without popcorn.
A net makes basketball so much more interesting. Nowadays we see lots of public basketball systems without nets, and usually, we don’t even want to shoot hoops there. I mean, where’s the fun without the “swish” when you’re shooting the ball?
The net slows down the ball as it goes through the rim, and this makes a huge difference to your game.
If you’re playing pickup basketball or practicing for 5-on-5 games, this trivial difference in the way the ball acts at the rim can be critical. Plus, it’s better aesthetically and functionally – the net will feed the ball straight down, rather than bouncing it around the court.
For those who want a simple solution, this can soon become a problem of the past thanks to Swishnet – portable basketball net.
This thing is awesome. All you have to do to attach Swishnet is use the stick you get with the package and put it up there. Or you can climb the ladder and do the same. That’s it.
Choosing the right net (Quit replacing cheap nets every season!)
Not all nets are the same. And that’s a fact. So be careful when you’re buying one. Some budget lightweight nets won’t last you more than a month.
When buying a net you need to pay attention to weight. The more weight, the better the product. Spalding Basketball Net is the best heavy-duty net I’ve ever played on. It lasted for years on our playground. We changed it only because it became dirty, not because it wore out. If you want a straight drop when you’re shooting hoops or playing pickup, you need a heavy net.
Don’t allow your rim go naked! Picking up a few replacement nets is the best thing to do if you have an extra buck to spend.
The best net for your hoop
When searching for the right net, look for the right size for your rim. Most replacement nets fit regular rims, including Lifetime portable basketball hoop rims. Also, check for quality before making your pick.
The best nets are made of tightly-woven synthetic fibers that stand up to harsh weather conditions.
Heavy Duty Basketball Nets are ideal for outside use. With a life span up to 15 times longer than conventional nylon and chain nets, you can completely eliminate the necessity to frequently replace or re-install your nets. Patented design and high strength materials will save you money and time.
How to install a basketball net
First, you need to make sure which end you’ll attach to the hoop. You’ll figure it out by laying the net on the court and determining which end has a smaller diameter. The bottom is narrower than the top. A larger end attaches to the rim.
Next, you’ll need to prepare a ladder to reach the height of the hoop. Set it up right beneath the basketball system. The surface needs to be level for the ladder to stand still.
Don’t stand on the top rung, work with a suitable ladder tall enough for you to reach the rim height without any worries. If you have a portable basketball hoop, or there’s a chance to lower your in-ground basketball hoop, bring it down to do the job.
Grab the net by the upper end and climb to the level of the basketball hoop. Holding the net with your hands two inches apart, between your thumbs and forefingers, slide one strand down over the closest hook on the bottom of the rim.
Do the same for the next hook, and move on with the same method for all the hooks on the rim. Pull down the net to fix it after all metal hooks have strands. This also helps eliminate any ridges. You are now set to play and own the court. Burn the tops to avoid shredding.
Fun fact The net in the NBA (as the rules imply) must be white, from 15” to 18” in length, and the cord of the net must be between 30 and 120 thread. It also must be formed to control the ball momentarily as it goes through the hoop.
How to install chain basketball net
If you want a net that can stand extreme weather conditions and usually lasts much longer than usual nylon nets, chain metal net is the right choice for you. They’re perfect for outdoor basketball systems and much easier to install. Just follow these few easy steps and you’ll put it up there in less than five minutes.
Make sure you have the right net size that will fit your basketball rim. A metal net build for regular size steel rim will normally have 12 loops.
Take a look at your net and locate the loops at the top. Usually, these links will be larger than the normal chain loops. Identify open hooks.
Push one of the loops over one of the basketball rim hooks. It doesn’t matter which one you choose because later they’ll all set in. Do this for the remaining loops, carefully watching you follow the order.
If it happens that you get to the last hook and you don’t have enough metal net left, there’s a great chance you missed a link somewhere in the process. Go back and do the job right before moving on to step no.5.
Take a pair of pliers to safely close off the hooks. Try the chain net by playing a one-on-one game with a friend.
Installing a net on small kids basketball hoops (Little Tikes, Fisher Price, etc.)
The first issue you could have is using the wrong side of the net. Make sure you use the side of the net with longer strands.
Insert one loop through the hole on Little Tikes basketball hoop hook. Pull it up at least two inches to get enough length on the net.
Wrap one end of the loop on one side of the hook, and the other end on the other side of the hook. Continue doing that for the hooks all over the rim.
When you finish with all loops, smoothly pull the net with your both hands to make sure it’s tight and ready to play. After that, your job is done.
How to install a basketball net without hooks
This is a common problem for people that just want to make basketball more fun playing in a neighborhood park. I’ve tried pretty much everything when I was young; electrical tape, cable ties, duck tape, zip ties, etc. It was always a temporary solution because, after a couple of weeks of use, someone would yank it off.
So here’s the best solution. Instead of taping a captive’s mouth tight why not try this:
Daisy chain features enough zip-ties to easily fit the edge of the captive’s head.
Role up a neat cloth around the middle of the open zip-tie daisy chain, and use tiny zips to tighten the rolled cloth in place (at least four zips to fasten the cloth).
Inject the cloth part into the captives open mouth (press captive’s nose if it won’t open up), and fasten the string tightly at the back of the end.
Ensure the zip-tie loop is secured at the part of the end where the edge is smallest, or it could loosen up after a while.
The smallest circuit that moves through the mouth and around the back of the end will usually transfer over the nape of the neck.
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I say this because there is not a great deal of cost savings mainly because chain nets themselves aren’t that expensive.
For the vertical lengths, I went with 13 links which equals roughly 18″. For the horizontal links, I went with a 48″ length chain for the upper ring and 36″ for the lower ring. I had a little chain leftover but I wanted to play it safe and not run out of chain and have to go back to Home Depot.
One item of note, the top horizontal chain had exactly 39 links.
Today, we’re covering everything, including the chain nets and rims without hooks.
Most replacement nets fit regular rims, including Lifetime portable basketball hoop rims. Also, check for quality before making your pick.
Go back and do the job right before moving on to step no.5.
I’ve tried pretty much everything when I was young; electrical tape, cable ties, duck tape, zip ties, etc. It was always a temporary solution because, after a couple of weeks of use, someone would yank it off.
5 mm Anti-Vandal Posyna (CO-0917) Tsina, buy on 🏀 basketshop.in.ua in kiwi і Ukrainian, vіdguki 
You can buy money through the cat on the site, you can buy a basketball anti-vandal net by calling one of the contact phones. 
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Shield size: 1800mm x 1050mm, 1 pc. Painted white with standard markings in red (on request: black or blue). 
U-shaped profile 64 mm wide and 56 mm high. The protection covers the side part to a height of 350 mm from the bottom edge. It is attached to the metal frame of playing basketball backboards. Fasteners: double-sided tape or screws. (not included) 
Qty: 1pcs The ring is powder coated by electrostatic spraying. 
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