Chances are you will have invested good money in your hoop, and while most are made with outdoor conditions in mind and designed to be rust-resistant and weatherproof, it still pays dividends to properly maintain your hoop to ensure an extended service life and many happy years of play time. If you have invested in a portable style hoop, it will require either water or sand to keep it stable and secure. Keep in mind that over time, water will evaporate so it’s a good idea to keep your base regularly topped up, that way it will remain safe and stable. If you already know that you are going to be using your hoop periodically and also have an aggressive style of gameplay and love a good old athletic jump and dunk, then make sure you go for a system that has a sturdy breakaway rim.\r