The most common type of residential basketball court today is not really a basketball court. People who want to have their own playing area but do not have the space for it usually sets up a court on their driveway. They either use a portable hoop that can be removed once they are done playing or they install a mounted hoop on the wall or the roof of their garage. It is a simple and a very effective solution. The surface of the driveway is well suited since it is already paved with concrete or asphalt, but there are those who would like to have a more stadium like feel to their game when they are playing basketball on their residential court.
If that is the case then you better go for a dedicated basketball court. The main requirement for building a dedicated basketball court should be space. While you can also set it up on your driveway or at least a portion of it, there should be a part of it that should not be disturbed especially when there is an ongoing game.
For dedicated courts, it is best to use an in-ground basketball system, which needs more space since its base is buried or bolted down on the ground.
Finally for the playing surface you have to try something better than concrete. Or asphalt. Acrylic playing surfaces are the best that’s available right now and you can get it in any color that you want. You can also choose between rough or smooth surfaces. Acrylic playing surfaces are the ones used for professional outdoor sports. The only downside to this type of playing surface is that it can be very expensive as compared with concrete or asphalt.
These are just some of the things that you need to consider when you are thinking about building your own residential basketball court. Think about the choices that are available to you first before you make any decision.
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