So, you’ve got a basketball hoop in your driveway that you would like to remove or replace? Perhaps you are relocating to another house, or the hoop is simply not in a good spot in your yard. Whatever your reasons are, you probably already know that you have to disassemble the hoop, right?
But is it even possible to take down your basketball hoop? If yes, how do you do it?
Below are the steps on how to disassemble a basketball hoop with simple tools you probably already have in your home.
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Can You Disassemble A Basketball Hoop?
Yes, you can. However, the task can be quite laborious, especially if your basketball pole is fixed to the ground using concrete. But with the right tools, you can easily disband your basketball hoop.
How To Disassemble A Portable Basketball Hoop
Looking for tips to disassemble your portable basketball hoop?
Whether you have a Lifetime, Spalding, or little tikes’ basketball hoop, below are steps on how to take it apart.
Step 1: Spray liquid wrench on the nuts
If the nuts and bolts holding the hoop in place have some rust, you can spray some liquid wrench on them. Then, leave the liquid to sit overnight.
Step 2: Remove the hardware
Get a ladder and climb up to the top of the basketball pole. Then, remove the screws securing the hoop’s backboard plus rim in place using a screwdriver. Make sure to store the equipment in a secure plastic bag.
Step 3: Disassemble the pole
Next, simply take apart the basketball pole, adjustment mechanism, and the extension arm. Again, put these fixtures in a secure bag.
Step 4: Remove anchoring material
Some basketball hoops require that you fill them with water or a heap of sand to keep them stationary. Simply pour out the anchoring material by carefully tipping over the hoop.
Step 5: Separate the poles
When it comes to disassembling a portable basketball hoop, you use the drop method to separate the poles. You simply drop the pole on a hard surface until it separates into two pieces.
How to Disassemble an In-Ground Basketball Hoop
The process of disassembling portable basketball hoops is simple. But with an in-ground hoop, it’s not. Here is how to go about it.
Step 1: Lookout for buried utilities
First, check for any buried utilities like electric, gas, or internet cable where your basketball hoop is fixed.
Step 2: Remove all the hardware
Start by removing the rim and the backboard from the top portion of your basketball hoop. You simply loosen the nuts and bolts. Next, take apart the extension arm and pole.
Step 3: Dig into the bottom of the pole
Dig on each side of the pole using a shovel and sledgehammer until you reach the bottom of the concrete. Then, try rocking the basketball pole back and forth to loosen it.
Final Words
With a portable basketball hoop, it is pretty easy to disassemble. However, if your basketball hoop is anchored to the ground using concrete, you have to do some digging to remove it. Now, if you find this a lot of work, you can always hire a professional.