Best way to secure Portable Basketball Hoop

For about $30, you can secure your portable basketball hoop from ever blowing over again.

[@queens44]

Thank you so much for sharing. It's a great solution. The orange springs are called Spring folding ring spiral ground anchor.

[@rhoodj]

You are very helpful.🦾👍🏻

[@angtoddjohnson]

Appreciate you taking the time to do this, you've probably saved lives with this effort I appreciate it

[@deopie1320]

Thanks

[@letaku6348]

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[@backyardbeekeeperguy9934]

Doing this today! My boys getting a new basketball goal for Christmas! I think this is the smartest way to put up one of these portable goals! Thanks for sharing!

[@heatherleephotography6408]

Thanks! Now I know how to keep my goal from falling over. Genius! Ironically, I heard you mention tornadoes. That’s 1 reason I was watching this video! We just lost our house & everything outside to the March/2020 F4 tornado in TN. Figured it couldn’t hurt to secure this new goal further than only using the base gel. Can’t wait til our house is rebuilt & I can take the goal home! Thanks again! 👌

[@goodlife916]

Best idea ever. I’ve gone through 3 portable hoops due to them falling and getting damaged each time. Followed your directions and this new hoop did not move a cm even through our recent monsoon season. Thank you, thank you, so much for sharing.

[@eharvilicz]

Thank you so much for this great idea! I just went over to Home Depot and picked up the spikes and secured mine via this method.

[@1966spyderco]

Fing excellent. I just bought one for my kid, I'm doing this. Thank you!

[@missmeyon]

Tried this for my nephews hoop. I ordered the 8in anchor screws. So far, so good.

[@amyplummer8896]

Thank you! This is amazing!! I bought this same type of hoop for my boys and definitely want to make sure it is well secured. This provides peace of mind! I appreciate you sharing this so much

[@LdyNatural87]

Thank you. You just restored hope for my son's basketball goal.

[@pitman4121]

Great video, thank you for making and posting it. I just assembled our first portable hoop and will use this set up to securely anchor it to the ground.

[@_pitts_3161]

Brilliant contribution, thanks Dave O!

[@dannythegaminggeek]

Just did this today. Used the 8" ones, very solid. Pretty sure it will hold up to wind, but might just take it down and slide to the side of the house in that situation. This set up would make that easy.

[@jryan1993]

So incredibly grateful for this video! I sleep better at night with my makeshift rigging based on this video. Thx!

[@whirley224life]

Thanks for sharing. Found them at Lowes and my new goal is solid.

[@endopaxd.5195]

Thanks, Dave, for posting this video. Screws and ratchet straps readily available online. One question: the previously referenced website that sells a hoop anchor kit--using less desirable thinner screws with shorter spirals--also includes a universal pole collar strap and a pole-to-anchor strap in order to lock the pole. Do you or any commenter think it would be worthwhile to improvise a set-up like this pole locking arrangement, and if so, how might you go about it? Thanks.

[@bryaneasdon2141]

Thanks for posting this...i bought portable goal for kids an got the same hooks you did...worked like a charm...3min install...lol

[@LostInADayDream]

you sir are a modern day genius. thanks for the video!!!

[@thepistolguy859]

My local Lowes didnt have the vortex stakes like you have they had earth anchors. They look like they should work hopefully it will. They worked thanks for the idea it's a pretty genius idea if I do say so myself.

[@natep0611]

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME GREAT VID! Home Depot owe you at least $2000 thanks for the vid

[@mr_salty51]

Thankyou for sharing, I just ordered a goal for my boys so Home Depot here I come.

[@jimfallowfield7028]

Exactly what I needed. Thanks for the tip!

[@statmanstudios378]

Thank you so much for this video. We had a wind storm of 80mph plus gusts and had it fall backwards. Wish I saw this a day before. I went out and did this and added 2 more so I have the front and back secured. Thanks again for the tips great job

[@michaelgahl2428]

Superb idea. I just installed it and it works great! I didn't add water to the tank.

[@jeff2k]

Great video & all round solution! Any chance you would know what size the straps are? Cheers

[@moniquewright6154]

Thank you for posting!

[@skillydoo1]

16" ground spikes - 75 mph wind rating. Verified.

[@franky7]

Great idea thank you going to do mine your way ASAP.

[@0bast0]

Thank you for this. Great Idea.

[@barry.anderberg]

I had this idea but hadn't considered using ratchet straps. Thank you sir.

[@Official_TommySalami]

Good idea , I wonder if you should do that twice ...once again a little closer to the front.

[@kickitt24]

Thank you. I just finished putting one of these up.

[@vivalasfreckles653]

This is wonderful. And you did it ONE HANDED! I got the dog screws, which are only half threaded, but I got 4 of them. Hope it works as well as yours. Thank you for the video.

[@Zicwidit90]

How did 4 work out for you, I'm going to do the same, a strap in the front and a strap in the back, my base holds zero water so need the extra security

[@coastalfamily]

Perfect - so glad we saw this before filling with sand! Thank you!!

[@shonuffnuff2705]

Same here!😁 Genius❤

[@ntynty8419]

Thank you for the video. I recently purchased the same hoop and went to Home Depot to buy the anchors in the video and it is now rock solid. Also, who the hell gave this video 9 thumbs down??? They didn't even bother to leave their version of a better idea??? Noobs...

[@deopie1320]

Thanks. 😃

[@LegalizeTheNuclearBomb]

+Nty Nty That's not how you use 'noobs'....

[@72huntster]

I ran across this video. I actually was considering this idea, except that I was going to use two straps and four anchors.

[@623baller]

if you are having trouble installing the ground anchor, just turn your hose into a slow drip and let it soak over the spots for a bit , then it will go right in . this is coming from a dry california lawn that i can barely get 2~3 rings to go down, try to get as much as you can first so it forms a small divot too

[@ActionMenWorldPeacekeepers]

Thanks man now I can hold this thing down real good when I cuz comes over to visit thanks bro

[@asadsyed6756]

Hey man I have the same exact hoop. This weekend I had this strong wind and my hope fell down and my base TOTALLY BROKE... Like basiclLy the pole fell down but the base is still the same but broken up. What should i do?? Will spalding be able to replace my base?? Becuase I'm so mad because I had bought this hoop 2 months AGO!

[@darrelljohnson5677]

You have to order there anchors online. Buy, thanks to the poster! This works great.

[@henrycruz45cal]

Excellent! Very useful information

[@blackpilled4965]

Finally!! An actual Answer!!

[@brucemoore4092]

THANKS SO MUCH !!! And my grandkids thank you too !!! 👋👋💟

[@beltranroberto50]

thank you, great idea!

[@EmpireRiSing]

Great idea thank you!!

[@shivamgandhi5779]

Could you please link where you bought the ratchet straps and ground anchors from?

[@azstratus1]

Great video on a great idea!

[@nidog]

Thanks. Perfect solution. I can tell you’re from here “wooder” haha. Thanks again

[@somecallmetim46]

This is pretty genius!!

[@natep0611]

going to HD tomorrow morning. please give this guy something🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@nathaliapena8697]

Hi can you please tell me what tools you used

[@johncunningham7751]

Fantastic idea. I was about to buy sand until I saw this video. We just installed it. We'll see how it hold up with the boy and the wind but so far so good!

[@jacobwga1398]

Do you know if I can buy these things on homedepot.com?

[@lisacole6796]

@@jacobwga1398 Probably, I bought mine at Lowes

[@ericwilliams7775]

Freaking outstanding common sense! You da Man!!! Thanks a ton bud…

[@timothyreed2586]

My hoop sits on the curbside but there is a telephone pole behind it would it be the same just to strap it to the telephone pole

[@BofoshoBeatz]

What is the black material laid down for the court u have sir ?

Would the anchors loosen up if it rains hard?

[@LaCajunWash]

The strong wind just blew the two top poles to the ground, leaving the bottom 1st pole and base, was it the installers fault or just bad coincidence? Please help, any idea how to sold this issue to keep it from happening again

[@ryanmerkle7892]

Great idea. Thanks

[@lisadaisy165]

This is exactly what I did! We have a hurricane hitting us this week, I guess I'll see how it holds up. Maybe I should take it down completely and lay it down...

[@statmanstudios378]

Also to add we did a lot of reviews on how to fill the base. Sand we thought good but hard to move we weren't sure if we would be moving it at that time so no to sand. Water just doesn't hold good but you can empty it and move it. But what we use was BASE GEL we bought it at Big 5 Sporting Goods. This stuff works great you add the gel then water and it turns into a gel that is great and gives the same as 400 pounds of sand in the base but all you have to do is add sugar to reverse the effects and it turns back into water to empty and move base. BASE GEL it works great

[@themaineadventure4687]

salt not sugar

[@1966spyderco]

Thanks! Great tip

[@jobandhillon1968]

Scott Cochran q

[@statmanstudios378]

Update been a year and no issues winds have been over 80 MPH at times. Thanks !!!

[@ALMJrAN]

Thank You Sooooooooooo Much. Husband and Son were just about to put in sand until we saw this video. Again thanks

[@deopie1320]

glad I could help.

[@JOSEMusicPage]

are 10 inch good enough?

[@NationalDex149]

what portable hoop system do you have?

[@philchigges2955]

Most don't drain water out before winter.water freezes then break base open and it won't hold no more.

[@abdonperez74]

Man, I’ve been racking my brain on how to get this done. The base cracked during Harvey, so I can’t fill it with anything. HOA doesn’t like all my sand bags. I can do this. Thanks!!

[@olaladomex36]

My base is cracked too :( Were you able to do it?

[@aryanbarot2776]

What do you call the screw Where can I find it

[@minnesotajack1]

Clever. Thank you

[@LeadTherapy71]

Looks good, was planning on buying this stuff today and saw your video. Thought I'd ask how it's holding up? I put ours together last night and it leaks water already, so I figured I'd anchor it like our kids' play set.

[@deopie1320]

Still solid as the day I hooked it up, and we've had some rainy, windy days lately.

[@LeadTherapy71]

Good to hear, got mine done tonight, thanks!

[@skyjones6684]

Great idea

[@xtremewweskaterdude]

hey im getting this hoop soon but ive been wondering is it possible to hang on the rim when you dunk or will it break?

[@deopie1320]

I guess it depends how much you weigh. :0

[@ikstrucking3289]

Love it!

[@exoticviccy]

Hey Dave thanks for the video ....

[@exoticviccy]

I have looked at your video and installed as you advise,, I live In condominium, they don’t allow I guess so I have to move everyday after my 7 years old kid play ... it’s a good Exercise for me ... I have one question The strap bending my base, you think it’s ok ? Or should I fill the sand .... and then use Rachel strap ? Not sure If I will be be able to move that easily .... Please reply My email is svikas@ me.com If you could drop a line ..... or post here

[@matthewwilson4912]

Not sure if anyone has asked this or not? Sorry if this has already been asked. Just wondering if you still put water/antifreeze to keep the base stronger to prevent damage as you tighten up the ratchet straps to the base. I'm installing one in the next few days before Christmas so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Great video!

[@deopie1320]

Matthew Wilson i did not put anything in the base. The base will flex a bit. If it is really cold, it might crack if too tight, but since you are not adding anything to it , you don’t have to worry about it leaking out.

[@matthewwilson4912]

@@deopie1320 much appreciated. Have a good one!

[@shonuffnuff2705]

@@matthewwilson4912 ​ and @DEOpie Thanks for the Q an A. Very much appreciated! I’ll be doing this today.

[@erickgrimmer4544]

Thanks for the information, I will be doing this with my new portable hoop. One problem with home depot is they only carry the 8" or the 16" in my area. The 8" might not be secure enough in high winds and 16" would be too much effort to get flush to the ground in the rocky/clay soil here. Amazon sells a 10" landscape spike like the one in your video and for a few bucks less than home depots less secure 8" product.

[@mikeagizzle]

Erick Grimmer how does the 10in work for you? I asked my lady to order me the 16in, however she made a mistake and ordered four 10inches instead! Debating should I return the 10in for the 16’s! I’m just anxious to play ball now. Your opinion is much appreciated.

[@blue84freak]

@@mikeagizzle Your lady really wanted four 10 inchers, huh? She likes them about 10 inches long I guess. You can't fault her for that. Now FOUR 10 inchers? Seems excessive, but she's your lady and you have to let her do what she wants.

[@LIBERTY0RDEATH]

Great idea!

[@davedhillon]

What are these hooks called?

[@philchigges2955]

Great idea.

[@LilPhilAtl]

That's why you get a goal that is hard to adjust or you can't adjust it and make it stay on 10 ft unless your kids know not to hang on the rim or net

[@emmausnj]

What width and length do you recommend for the ratchet strap ? Thx

[@623baller]

Judging by the price point, it’s the one inch width version. Length wise should be plenty with what ever they provide since he had to trim it off. Search this on Walmart “RPS Outdoors Orange Ratchet Straps”, I think it’s Wut he had. Homedepot sells one under husky name for under 10 bucks , looks to be the same rating

[@Sxdious]

Guys, I have a problem and can't find a solution anywhere when I play our backboard and pole moves and shakes a lot from left to right what's the problem?

[@rgzulim75]

Do you think using four 10 inch anchors with two straps would work just as well?

[@deopie1320]

Probably. I guess it all depends on how hard or soft your ground is.

[@Natefirethemagnets]

Did you try the four and two? That should secure better than just the two long ones. Lots of force with support front and back.

[@JamesPDoan]

Ingenious!! 😊

[@CaptainReady]

Good idea

[@billgoldenmusic]

Brilliant

[@madanp]

nice idea ..Thanks for sharing.Are you using 10" or 16" anchor?While you are using these,can the base be empty?

[@deopie1320]

The anchors were the longest Home Depot had, didn't really measure them but would guess around 14". My base is empty, as you tighten the straps, the base will squeeze in a bit.

[@KeithMarkMRA]

Did you fill the base with water before strapping it down?

[@deopie1320]

Nope. Completely empty. That's what so great. If you ever have to move it, just undo the strap and it's not weighted down by water or sand

[@wiltontorres531]

U smart

[@robertstone2821]

Tried to find these anchors on the Home Depot site but couldn't. Do you remember the actual name of these? I tried screw in anchors/tiedowns, etc. Thanks.

[@deopie1320]

t.homedepot.com/p/Vortex-16-in-Steel-Spiral-Folding-Ring-Anchor-ANCFR16-ORG-A/202703690

[@robertstone2821]

Thanks, I found them on line by searching images; should arrive tomorrow. Hour study is your base if you don't fill it? Mine had e hidden crack near the wheels, and I'm tempted to put in a little diy cement, about a hundred pounds or so, to give it some weight. Still going to use the anchors, though. We get some mighty high winds in El Paso off the Franklin mountains. Your method looks pretty reliable. Thanks for posting.

[@AntJames813]

How hard was it to assemble the basketball goal itself?

[@deopie1320]

Pretty easy with instructions. I think I needed 2 people, just cause some of the awkward holding/screwing stuff

[@gangawerks]

thumbs up-thx!

[@marw4916]

great idea there

[@tylerfrye1658]

Mar w how much are the straps. BTW great idea.

[@NeniiLopez102]

Can I dunk and hold on even if I weight 250 pounds? Or will it fall?

[@deopie1320]

Only one way to find out. 😜

[@davebuskirk]

Get that block off of there right away. That compromises the integrity of the plastic. Don't put any weight on top. Also Sand weights a lot more than water so go with sand if you can. Did the same thing years ago with ratch - Get the anchor search for mobil homes.

[@JohnDoe-mh4kz]

Is their something that I can do that would make the hole easier to dig ?

[@001GenLee]

Pour water over the dirt / area that you're screwing the anchors into. Water will moisten the dirt, making it easy to screw them into the ground.

[@jelly7276]

your pretty smart

[@alexholder4296]

Smart move,simple too. Nice brain power.

[@MM-ig1iv]

Tighten it up!?

[@rasheenhunley9516]

Bout to try this. ..should I still fill with water?

[@deopie1320]

i didn't fill with water, and it works fine.

[@samg8761]

Rasheen Hunley some said fill with sand, but it will be hard to move around....I am thinking of fill up with partial sand at the bottom, then water???? not sure if this would work??

[@mizzmuhree9297]

Just bought one. I’ve never played the game, I’ve never owned one. I’m a first time home owner and my daughter is sporty so we bought it. It’s fallen 3 times and I bought it 7 days ago. It even broke but luckily academy is going to let me exchange it. I have mine on the sidewalk so idt I can do this unless I push it on to my lawn but idk if that effects the game playing since it’s further back. Nonetheless thank you for the video.

[@Almgaming3]

Wat if dey cut the band lol