I thought the instructions could have been better! It took me and my son around 2 1/2 hours to assemble this backboard and pole! The base pole instructions were very simple and straight forward! My Grand Kids love this system! I have purchased other Lifetime products in the past and they really stand by their products!

The install was very easy and it is a blast. I have some younger kids so the adjustable backboard allows everyone to make the shots. Its a blast for everyone. Very sturdy and great looking. Its a great changed from teh mobile unit that I had before. I expect we will get many years of enjoyment out of it.

While this was a good price and looks to be strong, durable product, the installation instructions were bad. Beyond the first couple pictures and directions, the photos, or lack their of, things just got confusing, parts were not described properly and in many cases, their was not photo to see the proper assembly.

The excellent rating is for what you get for your money. I know there are better systems out there, but I would have paid a lot more for it! Definitely a great buy. There is some work in assembly, but it is not a difficult assembly. I just used the 3 days cure time for the concrete to take a few days to put it together. Did some here and there after work for those 3 days. we bought it for my 10 year old, so he helped me out with it as well. Probably could have got it done faster, but it was good father/son time. Very pleased with this purchase.

This is our first basketball hoop. Decided to go for an in-ground mostly to save precious patio space. Read instructions before purchase and knew that the install is going to take some time before the first shot. Went with the optional sleeve (item 0023) to make the removal or a swap for a different set a tad easier. Actual assembly was relatively straight forward. Decided to assemble all the three sections of the pole first and then attach the backboard separately: in the end it still required additional hands on deck and a number of step ladders to make it a successful install but it all worked out in the end. Side note: very impressed with packaging: box arrived in an impeccable condition. All hardware was properly labeled and accounted for. Very hopeful for the system to last us a long time! Highly recommend!

This is absolutely very nice in gound hoop system. Everybody in famlity loves it. Easy install (need two people at the end). very nice rebound. walmart price is unbeatable. all my friends love to play on this hoop. Same kind of system I see almost double in price. thanks Walmart such a low price.

You get a good system for the investment, nothing missing, nothing defective from the factory. Directions were so so at best. Use some common sense and you can overcome the weak directions. Don't forget to buy a piece or two of 4 foot rebar from your local hardware store when you pick up the concrete as you will need it.

The instructions were straight forward. It does take someone with the requisite tools, equipment and experties to mix and pour the concrete. I found that it took 7 bags of concrete as opposed to the 6 called for in the instructions (maybe my hole was somewhat larger than the dimensions called for?). All other assembly steps were simple. Heed the steps requiring 2 or more people as it makes the assembly much easier.

I bought this goal as a surprise gift for my husband. My brother dug the hole and used 2 bags of quickcrete to set the pole. The next day he and my husband finished assembly and started playing. My husband is thoroughly enjoying the system and I am very happy with the purchase. In all, it took about 4 hours to dig the hole, assemble the goal, etc. But having all the right tools does make a world of difference. I priced this EXACT same goal at a sporting goods store and it was $399, so getting it at Wal-Mart was a no brainer at $246. It is super easy to adjust the height should you need to and it appears to be a sturdy goal while watching them play. Both my husband and my brother said it "plays well." I used site to store delivery which was great since my local Wal-Mart doesn't carry the in ground systems in the store. Even at 46 y/o my hubby plays at least every other day so he is thrilled and I couldn't be happier with it.

This goal is sturdy when installed properly. It does take quite a while to put together. You need two people for the last steps of the process. You might want to put a piece of rebar in the center pole when you set it in concrete. We have already enjoyed playing on the goal. It adjusts easily too.