Archive for March, 2009
Indoor Basketball Hoops and Goals - A Buying Guide
indoor basketball hoops“>Indoor basketball hoops and goals provide children and adults alike a place to play, practice skills, and compete. There are many different types of indoor hoops. The right choice is based on who is playing and what type of play will take place. Before investing your money in any basketball equipment, be familiar with who you are buying from. Having been burnt before, I am very careful. I recommend www.TopHoops.com, or a site with similar features like top of the line warranties, a proven track record for customer satisfaction, and a wide variety of quality indoor hoops and goals made by industry leaders.
So how do you decide? For high school and adult play only, you can consider a NCAA regulation hoop and goal. NCAA regulation specifics include a rim that is 18″ in diameter and 10′ high, and a backboard that is 72” x 42” and made of tempered glass. The rim for this type of indoor hoop should be a competition style breakaway goal. This combination is the ultimate combination and is ideal for consistent, intense play.
If your players will be a little bit younger than high school age, you may want to consider some different type of equipment. An acrylic backboard is great for this age since it gives the look and feel of glass but is more economical. The backboard size should still be 42” x 72” so they can play with full rebound space.
If you are purchasing an indoor hoop that will be used by elementary age kids, an adjustable height hoop is vital. Most adjustable hoops can be moved from 6’ to 10’ in 1/2” increments. This gives the smallest and tallest kids an opportunity to play at their height. As skills increase, the hoop can be adjusted to meet the new level. All of these types of indoor hoops also come in models that fold away for convenience.
College Basketball Merchandise
College Basketball is big business. There is a lot of money to be made, and it’s not just going into the pockets of overpaid pro athletes.
The demand for college basketball apparel, memorabilia and footwear continues to grow. Fans of all ages purchase autographed caps to promote their favorite players, and they’re taking a nostalgic turn and buying basketball jerseys of their own college teams. This demand is met by the modern generation of kids that live on the fashions launched by their favorite basketball stars.
When the NCAA tournament begins in March, the demand for college basketball merchandise goes through the roof. Suddenly, everyone is in the market for college caps, jerseys, shorts, logos, headbands, wristbands and team logo merchandise.
Basketball shoes are in particular demand, as all fans want to sport the shoes endorsed by their favorite athletes. Nike, Reebok and Adidas have all fueled this fire by marketing shoes named for popular basketball starts. Ever since Chuck Taylor endorsed his first pair of Converse sneakers back in 1923, children have been tireless pleading with parents to buy shoes carrying the name of their favorite athletes. The high voltage advertising that accompanies basketball game telecasts only fuels the “gotta-have” basketball fever.
The arrival of the Internet has made college basketball merchandise even more accessible. Buyers can now purchase anything and everything online, from college flags, banners, hats, helmets and jackets, to shoes, shorts, watches, jewelry and more. Autographed photographs of favorite players, and photos from historic matches can be easily purchased online. You can even buy a watch that was worn by a coach or a star player.
The Internet has made it extremely easy for fans to find basketball merchandise particularly associated with their choice of college. Some sites offer custom-made basketball uniforms, so a fan merely enters his or her size requirements to get a “regulation” jersey, jacket or shorts. There are folding chairs available in college colours, stainless steel and pewter travel mugs, thermoses, snack helmets — virtually anything you want is emblazoned with college basketball logos and ready to be picked up by hungry fans. Even desktops are getting into the college basketball merchandise groove, and the tech-savvy fan can now purchase an optical mouse in his or her choice of college colours.
Online auction sites are great sources for college basketball merchandise. Hundreds of retailers put up basketball memorabilia on the auction sites, and wait for the fans’ best bids. If you’re in the market for memorabilia you’ll need to bid with caution, as there is an influx of fake memorabilia on the market. Check the seller’s return policy and feedback rating before agreeing to make your purchase.
From the day the big tourney kicks off in March, and right through Christmas, college basketball merchandise means big money for marketers. If you have a college basketball fan in your life, you’ll never be short of great gift ideas.
Durable outdoor or indoor basketball hoops can be a great gift idea as well!
Michael Davis
http://www.articlesbase.com/basketball-articles/college-basketball-merchandise-102792.html
NBA Dunks Vol.2 - Indoor Basketball Goals
Best NBA video on YouTube…vol.2 NBA Slam Dunk Contests 2003-2006 Jason Richardson Fred Jones Josh Smith Nate Robinson …
Sweet indoor basketball hoop dunks.
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Indoor Basketball Hoop Dunks from the NBA Dunks
A new NBA dunks mix that I made once again. Comment if you like it! Enjoy! …
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Indoor Basketball Hoop - Spalding SuperGlass Pro Slam Dunk Backboard & Rim Combo
The Spalding SuperGlass Pro Slam Dunk Basketball Backboard & Rim Package includes the SuperGlass Prosb 72in x 42in regulation size unbreakable rectangular glass basketball backboard designed for professional, collegiate and international play. Slam-Dunk Precision 180 Breakaway Rim and Easy-Bolt backboard padding are also part of this package. Spalding SuperGlass Prosb Glass Basketball Backboard This glass basketball backboard is 1/2in tempered glass. The patented sub-frame mounting design prevents the rim and rim bolts from touching the glass. The SuperGlass Prosb glass basketball backboard measures 72in x 42in with mounting dimensions of 63in x 36.5in and has a pre-drilled frame for bolt-on backboard padding (included) and a 5in x 4in goal mounting pattern. It has a manufacturer’s lifetime warranty (indoor use only). Spalding Slam-Dunk Precision 180 Rim Spalding Precision 180 Basketball Rims are high performance professional and college rims. Spalding Precision 180 basketball rims have 180-degree reflex breakaway action and are factory calibrated to meet rebound elasticity requirements. These basketball hoops have an adjustable reflex mechanism which maintains NCAA and pro rebound elasticity, have the Easy Glide net tie system and a 7-year manufacturer’s warranty. E-Z Bolt Basketball Backboard Padding The last part of this package is the E-Z Bolt Backboard Padding kit. The bolt-on backboard padding is constructed of molded urethane and meets professional, college, high school and FIBA specifications. Eight bolts come with the kit for easy attachement to the pre-drilled frame with re-inforced mounting holes. The molded tongue and groove design locks pads together under the rim. The molded urethane is available in 12 different colors and has a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty. Please select color at time of ordering (see pulldown for color choices). Spalding SuperGlass Prosb Slam Dunk Basketball Backboard & Rim Package Spalding SuperGlass Prosb Glass Basketball
Indoor Basketball Hoops - First Team Hurricane Triumph Portable Basketball Hoop
First Team’s Hurricane Triumph Portable Basketball Hoop with 72 Inch Tempered Glass Backboard is a must-have for serious athletic programs. Fully customizable, the Hurricane Triumph basketball system comes with base and backboard pads that are available in your choice of twelve popular team colors. The rim height is adjustable for younger players, and is fully-collapsible for storage. The full-tilt 180 degree breakaway rim flexes with any weight that’s applied. For a school with a proud tradition, or one trying to start one, you can’t find any better indoor basketball hoop than the First Team Hurricane Triumph.
2008 NBA Recap of best Dunks …Indoor Basketball Hoops - Some Fun Indoor Shots
I have a full size basketball hoop in my house, check out the cool shots I’ve created.
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