How to install a basketball hoop?

[desura]

I have a concrete court which needs to have a basketball hoop installed.

I want to get an in-ground hoop. Never liked the portable hoops.

What's the best way to drill a hole in the concrete to install the hoop? How deep, usually? What tools?

Thx guys.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

If the concrete is thick enough you could bolt it to the concrete. If it's not you could always position it outside of your concrete slab and bury it in a concrete filled hole.
I think you can rent a concrete drill at Lowe's.

 

[bbhaag]

If you live in a northern climate I think three feet is the standard depth. Getting below the frost line is key if you don't want it to heave up after a couple of years.

Edit:Misread your post. Maybe try renting a concrete saw and cutting a hole through your slab?

 

[jaedaliu]

we installed one at the edge of our driveway when I was young. I think they wanted a 3 foot deep hole 6 feet in diameter for concrete. The pole you buy should have installation directions.

However, if I were to buy one for the house I eventually will own, I would probably pay the premium and get one of those water-filed base portable collapsible poles. Rust and bulging paint started happening within a couple years of installing our pole. The problem is only cosmetic, and the pole is till standing 20+ years later, but still, it's getting rather rusty and ugly.

Edit: if you need to dig a large hole to anchor it, rent a jackhammer?

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Is this for you or your kids?