Having a net attached to the basketball rim is not absolutely necessary to play a game. Still, the swoosh sound of the ball going through the hoop and the fact it is easier to tell if the ball went through at all make having a net worthwhile. Attaching a net to the rim is a relatively simple procedure that is the same for basketball hoops at home, school or on the playground.
Step 1
Set up a ladder underneath the basket, using one high enough that you will not have to stand on the top rungs to reach the rim.
Step 2
Spread out the netting on the floor or ground to determine which end is the top. The top is wider than the bottom.
Step 3
Grasp the net by the top and climb up the ladder. Hold a strand of netting with both hands between your thumbs and forefingers. Your hands should be about two inches apart.
Step 4
Slide the netting down over one of the hooks on the underside of the rim, and then push it up and under the other part of the hook to secure it in place.
Step 5
Move to the next hook and continue the same procedure all the way around the rim. Adjust the net by pulling down on it when you are finished if it seems crooked.
Things You'll Need
- Ladder
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