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Turn your backyard court into your 21/22 season training facility, get practicing and you’ll be DreamDunking in no time!
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Are you wanting to get a backyard netball or basketball court for your little ones to practice on? Not sure how long a netball court is? Or maybe you’re wondering “what are standard netball court dimensions?”
What if we told you that basketball and netball court sizes are quite complementary, and it might be worth getting a backyard basketball court that’s multi-purpose?
Here we break down the key measurements to help you plan the perfect multi-sport court in your own backyard.
NETBALL COURT SIZE
A standard netball court is 30.5 metres long and 15.25 metres wide. The court is then divided into equal thirds which measure 10.176 metres by 15.25 metres. The centre third is where the centre circle is located, while the two thirds which bookend the court are where the goals are located.
The lines that run along the netball court length are called the sidelines and the shorter sides are referred to as the goal lines. These goal lines, or base lines, are where the ring stands. A netball ring is 3.05 metres above the ground.
By comparison, a basketball court is 15 metres by 28 metres—this means you can have a playing surface for both sports in one. Plus, the standard height of a basketball ring is 3.04 metres above the ground, that’s just 10mm difference.
Having the flexibility of a multi-court space is a great addition for a home with a lot of outdoor space, or even a high school or local park. If you need a court tailored to your needs, or just want to customise a baller court, try our Court designer to build your own dream court.
HALF COURT
If you have less space to work with, our half court basketball set up may be your best bet.
Typical half-courts measure 7 metres by 10 metres while a smaller set up is typically 5 metres by 9 metres.
The semi-circle that encompasses a netball goal needs to have a radius of 4.9m from the goal line, while a basketball free-throw line is 5.8 metres from the baseline. This means that you could fit in line markings for both basketball and netball in a medium court.
DreamCourts court surfacing includes all the line markings you need, and we can do multi-sport court lines in different colours to avoid confusion. This is especially handy if your kids are showing potential in more than one sport, or they’re still working out which code they prefer.
Depending on the space you have, our Pro Containment netting may help keep the game in one place.
It’s important to consider the basketball hoop or netball ring before installing your own backyard basketball court or netball court at home. This is because the ring placement decides the court position and the position of the court lines. Make sure you have enough clearance above the ring for any dunks, and below for secure footings. If you’re using the court for different sports, our DreamHoops adjustable rings are perfect because you can easily adjust the height up and down to suit.
Having a practice space to train at home will help your young pros develop their skills and confidence far beyond their peers. And because DreamCourts have an official partnership with the NBL, you know that you’re getting a pro-level product to give them the very best home court advantage.
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Considering building your own backyard basketball court? Then you might want to know about the difference between a wall mounted basketball hoop and an in ground ring.
Ring choice is important because it will decide the overall space needed for your court, where you’ll lay your line markings, including the free throw line, and what sort of foundations you might need.
The ring is the first decision you’ll need to make when setting up your own home basketball court so here we break down the two options to help you decide which is right.
Wall mount basketball hoop
A wall mount ring or freestanding basketball hoop, is as the name suggests, a hoop that is attached to a wall or stands on its own base and pole.
These are great because they’re relatively inexpensive and quick to set up. Their convenience means you can move the ring position easily if you’re using a freestanding ring. You won’t need to renovate a space into a complete outdoor basketball court for these rings either.
The key with wall mounts is making sure you get the right basketball ring height when installing, since it’s difficult to adjust once it’s affixed.
If you’re choosing a wall mount option, make sure the wall you’re using is load bearing and strong enough to handle anything that a game of basketball might throw at it. Likewise with a freestanding ring, adequate weight and stability should be applied to the base to keep things safe.
Ultimately, a wall mount or freestanding basketball rim are a more temporary solution. Their convenience factor means they’re not as long lasting as an in ground ring.
In ground basketball ring
The first thing to know is that in ground basketball systems are stronger and more durable than freestanding basketball hoops or wall mounted rings.
An in ground ring means the pole is dug into the ground and fixed in place. They are typical of most basketball courts that you’d find nearby or at a place like a high school.
If you’re after a more permanent solution for a home court, an in ground is your best bet for helping fulfill those hoop dreams.
The DreamCourts DreamHoops ring systems are professional grade in ground hoops. They are fully adjustable from five to ten feet tall, which means they can grow with your young athlete and suit virtually any space around the home.
All DreamHoops systems include:
This all comes as standard. That’s why DreamHoops are considered amongst the best basketball hoops in Australia.
Our basketball hoops are also constructed in rust resistant galvanized steel which is perfect for the great outdoors. You can easily do a DIY install of our in ground basketball systems too, just make sure you have enough depth to secure the footings.
An in ground ring is best for practicing dunking, once your little pro is ready to start flying like the Jumpman himself.
If you want to find out what the best in ground basketball system is, check out our guide on the options here.
For a pro set up, check out or range of multi sports court surfacing options which you can install yourself or let our team handle the load. You can also customise the courts fully to your own needs and wants using our CourtDesigner for a truly baller practice space.
DreamCourts also supply containment netting to help keep things controlled and safeguard any stray balls ending up on the road, or in the neighbour’s yard.
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So you want your own home basketball court? Before you start laying the foundations of your new court, and running practice drills, you need to think about the hoop set up.
If you’re planning on a DIY Basketball Court, then you’ll need to know how to install a basketball hoop yourself. Depending on the available space, and your budget, a DIY install can be a great project.
Continue reading our easy how-to guide to installing a basketball hoop to learn more.
FREESTANDING VS IN GROUND
First you’ll want to decide on the type of basketball ring you want to install.
An in ground basketball ring is the best long term solution for your backyard basketball court, while a free standing ring is more temporary and should be weighed down suitably.
Our adjustable basketball ring range, DreamHoops, are elite level in-ground hoops.
It’s important to note that for an in ground basketball system, you need to organise it first before installing your court because of the hoops’ overhang. The overhang measurement is where the ring sits within the court, which will determine where you’ll need to mark your court lines and free throw line.
The DreamHoop 60” overhang is 900mm. While the DreamHoop 72” overhang is 1200mm.
These measurements are taken from the front of the anchor plate to the backboard.
For home courts under 7 metres in width, we normally recommend the DreamHoop 60” due to backboard-to-court ratio. For courts larger than this, we recommend the DreamHoop 72”. Of course, the beauty of a DIY install means the choice is yours.
Plus, you can fully customise your baller space with our court designer to suit your style and needs.
If it’s an outdoor basketball court that you’re installing, whether it’s for home or for a local community, then you’ll also want to think about weather resistant hardware.
As standard, all DreamHoops system include:
And our rings are dunk approved.
EASY INSTALL
DreamHoops adjustable basketball hoops are easy to install, just like the DreamCourts multi-sport court surface system.
As long as you have enough clear depth and space to dig a hole for the footings to secure your hoop, then you’re off to a good start. And always remember to dial before you dig.
You’ll also need to think about not only the height of your young athletes but also any clearance above your court space and around the basketball backboard and ring.
Are there trees or foliage blocking a clear shot, or any that may grow to be nuisance? Check your roof and gutter line to see if it’s out of the way of any three-pointers.
While DreamHoops can be adjusted from any height above 5 feet to 10 feet, the standard height of a basketball ring is 10 feet—roughly 3 metres. So if you’re aiming for a pro-set up then keep this in mind.
The beauty of installing a ring yourself means you can easily convert any space into a practice spot, without the need of adding a court surface as well. However, we recommend leveling up with a complete home basketball court for your young pro.
We also offer pro-installation services if you’d prefer to leave it up to the professionals.
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