Lifetime's in-ground basketball hoops are the perfect option for beginning and season players alike! In-ground basketball systems provide ultimate rigidity and take up less space than portable basketball systems.  If you're concerned about the permanence of an in-ground system, remember that while in-ground basketball hoops do require cement, they need not be permanent if you use a ground sleeve (sold separately). A ground sleeve allows for later removal of the pole if necessary.  This system features a 52" Polycarbonate backboard complete with a Slam-It Rim that adjusts from 7.5 to 10 feet with a one-hand Power Lift mechanism, allowing everyone to play the game at their own level. So, invite friends, new and old, to make great memories together.