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How to make a mini basketball court

By Bunnings magazine /

A mini basketball court for your garage with a hoop and court lines on rubber flooring.

Overview

The humble old garage isn’t just a place to lock up your car. Some have been transformed into home gyms, thrifty storage spaces and kitted out workshops. We take a look an easy project using specialty tape that will give fresh new life to your garage with a cool mini basketball set up.

Create a custom hoop-shooting zone in your garage. Standard hoop height is 3.05m from the ground to the top of the rim, but for kids the range is from 2.3-2.6m – adjust to suit your ceiling. Tape off court lines on rubber flooring and let the family loose on lay-ups!

Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.

Steps

1Lay down rubber matting

Follow the manufacturers’ instructions to lay rolls of rubber matting to fit your floor space, and install acoustic wall panels and the basketball hoop centred on the panels.
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Tip: Ensure the hoop fixings penetrate the wall, not just the panels.

2Mark out the court lines

Refer to the diagram (below) to measure the straight court lines and mark on the floor using chalk.
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Tip: Use a square and straightedge to help ensure the lines and angles are true.
A diagram of a mini basketball court designed for a garage space

3Mark out the basketball circle

In the centre of the free throw line mark, press in a pin and attach string and a stick of chalk to reach one end, then use it as a compass to draw a circle. Use a saucer to mark the basket circle.

4Stick down anti-slip tape

Apply yellow anti-slip tape to the chalk line marks, applying pressure with an application roller.



Photo credit: Artemis Gouros, Stephen Pollitt (diagram), Jonny Valiant.

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Tip: Crimp the inside edge of the yellow tape to help form curves, smoothing flat with the roller.
Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.