Driveway Basketball vs. a Dedicated Backyard Court: Which is Right for Your Family?
In our technological age, getting kids to play outside is more challenging than ever. One popular way to incorporate more outside play time is a basketball hoop–there are many games you can play with a hoop, and it’s easy to incorporate several kids into a single game. But the question comes down to this: should we use our driveway as a basketball court or build a dedicated court in our backyard?
While a basketball hoop in your driveway seems like the easiest solution, you may end up finding the drawbacks over time. On the other hand, a dedicated basketball court in your backyard opens up multitudes of play opportunities in a safer environment. Let’s take a look at how driveway basketball stacks up against a dedicated basketball court.
Driveway Basketball vs Dedicated Basketball Court
You may be thinking about a basketball hoop mounted over the garage door or a standalone basketball hoop at the end of the driveway. These are both viable options for playing basketball at home, but there are some associated safety concerns. Let’s take a look at those concerns and how a dedicated basketball court can mitigate those problems.
Safety Considerations of Driveway Basketball
When you are a parent, the last thing you want to hear when your kids are outside is a crash followed by, “Uh oh.”
Playing basketball in the driveway can be dangerous. Some of the ways it can cause problems include:
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Property damage to your home/vehicles/neighbor’s property
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Incidents with cars driving down the road
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Injury and joint pain from concrete surfaces
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Hazards from playing near the street/traffic liability
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Limited space for movement and play
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Uneven or sloped surfaces causing injury
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Neighborhood disputes
Benefits of a Dedicated Basketball Court
If those sound like a liability nightmare, then it’s time to consider the alternative: a dedicated basketball court in your backyard. Some of the benefits of a backyard basketball court include:
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