Steps to Consider for Building Home Basketball Court

 

Asphalt is one of the materials that most people in Melbourne use in their backyards. Kids always love playing sports there either over a study meet with friends or just hang out. Such backyard courts are built with concrete, which can be dangerous to the kids. As it will hurt the kids and adults while playing, you can choose other materials to turn the crushed rock driveways into an asphalt driveway. 

Asphalt driveway in Melbourne is widely popular, but nowadays, people are also using this for sport playing surfaces and running tracks. So, if you want to build a basketball court at your home, then we have jotted down a few steps for you to follow. It will help you build a sturdy basketball court in your backyard.

1. Understand the space for the court
   Start understanding if you have the space for a basketball court. If you have a pool that no one uses much, then you can replace it. Yes, of course, for that, you must remove the slabs, patio bricks, etc., that aren’t required or cannot be used in a basketball court in the backyard.
   
   
2. Consider the suitable size of the court
   Most home courts in the backyard are half courts. Be sure to select a relatively flat surface that is suitable for the court. Also, make sure you position the basketball hoop correctly to keep your windows safe.
   
   
3. Choose the right material for the surface
   When you decide to build an outdoor court, generally your first choice of material is asphalt. You can choose to change your driveway from a classic crushed rock driveway to an asphalt one or you can choose to mix it up. This material is durable and can withstand heavy foot traffic as well as unruly weather for a long time. Make sure you contact an asphalt contractor in Melbourne while you’re laying the surface material.
   
   
4. Purchase the hoop and sports court surface tiles
   The in-ground hoop anchor kit should be installed during the concrete pour (if you are choosing concrete as your base material). Ensure you have ordered your hoop in time before the concrete pour. Make a note of the hoop’s overhang in centimeters to plan the accurate measurements of the hoop anchor, free throw and three-pointer lines. 
   
   
5. Paint the lines
   Using a stencil kit is easier than spraying paints and masking tapes. The out-of-bound lines, centre lines, free-throw lines and free-throw lanes need to be measured and painted.
   
   Apart from these steps, you can accessories your backyard court with these additional steps:
   
   
6. Netting or fencing
   This can help prevent rouge ball damage to your neighbor’s property, which can further lead to a fight or unnecessary rift. It's best to plan this before pouring concrete to set the netting poles in the concrete instead of bolting them later. 
   
   
7. Custom artwork
   To add a wow factor to your court, choose a cool artwork or custom logo and stencil it in the middle of the court. Make sure you monochrome it to not spend a lot of money on this and make it look cool. 
   
   
8. Ball return system
   This system will help you save time in fetching for the ball and increasing the impact of training time while practicing for the match. You can choose a cheap plastic alternative instead of selecting a professional one that costs somewhere near $15,000 or more. Read our another article on "Preventing Damage to Asphalt Driveways"

Why should you choose asphalt?

Asphalt is a versatile material that can be used in driveways, airport runways, sports courts, etc. This material can be used to fill up potholes and not worry about repairing them for a long time. By using asphalt in your backyard, you will see a completely different view and can have fun during the times you feel really bored.