04-09-2007, 05:19 PM
Why do need a tube? Does the hole need to be perfectly round?
When I was in school, about 20 years ago, I helped my dad put up a basketball hoop. I just dug the hole and poured in the concrete. I can't tell you how deep or how many bags we used, but it's still standing today.
One hint I learned from somebody: After you put the pole in the ground and the concrete has hardened, fill the post with sand. It will be more stable and won't move around as much when the ball hits the backboard.
When I was in school, about 20 years ago, I helped my dad put up a basketball hoop. I just dug the hole and poured in the concrete. I can't tell you how deep or how many bags we used, but it's still standing today.
One hint I learned from somebody: After you put the pole in the ground and the concrete has hardened, fill the post with sand. It will be more stable and won't move around as much when the ball hits the backboard.