Patent ID: 7052418
Filing Date: 2006-05-30
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A basketball goal assembly comprising: a backboard including a front portion forming at least a portion of a rebound surface, a generally opposing rear portion, and a perimeter including a first portion disposed on a first side of the backboard and a second portion disposed on an opposing second side of the backboard; a first weight; a first receiving portion in the first side of the backboard, the first receiving portion being sized and configured to receive at least a portion of the first weight; a second weight; a second receiving portion in the second side of the backboard, the second receiving portion being sized and configured to receive at least a portion of the second weight, the first receiving portion being spaced apart from the second receiving portion; and a rim positioned proximate the front portion of the backboard, the rim being spaced apart from the first weight and the second weight; wherein the first weight and the second weight are sized and configured to enhance the rebounding characteristics of the backboard.