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I agree with you. The instructions are terrible. However the goal is the best in the mid-range price.
The new systems like this one has a two piece pole. The bottom pole is straight with no holes and the top pole has holes and is beveled to go over the bottom. The bevel is about 4 or 5" deep so that's how far the bottom must go in. Mark the bottom pole about 5" down and then bang the top pole on by bouncing on a solid surface till it goes down to the mark or close. I would not have stopped after 2". If it just won't go, I would call Spalding for a new pole. They are good about sending out parts, fast too-800-558-5234. A one piece pole would be best but would require all shipping to be done via truck not UPS so more expensive plus, would it have fit in your minivan?
The PLASTIC ground sleeve should not be used unless you plan on moving soon. It is plastic and allows too much wobble. Goals should be as sturdy as possible not removable.
The pole should go directly into the cement about 14" or to the top of sleeve if you insist on using that. Level the pole at the top because that segment will hold the backboard. Face in the direction you want it to face and let dry for 3 sunny days.
Day2 is easier done with a ladder not by removing the pole. Simply carry an arm up the ladder and bolt. Carry the second with plates and bolt. Attach the crank thingy. With helper, attach the backboard. Attach the rim and tighten all bolts. Find 10', mark crank thingy, apply sticker. Doing the Day2 from the back of a pickup is easiest and a 1 man job.
Now is when you want to add concrete to the pole. Mix another bag a bit wetter than usual so it will pour from a bucket down the pole. Do this slowly to not make a mess. Also, tape the joint on the pole because some cement will leak out there and it stains the pole and won't come off. Let it dry for two days and remove tape.
The instructions are bad, written by lawyers i'm sure. Read them to get the idea and also use them for all the details of bolts and washers but do the rest my way.
Instructions Here:
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*Notice STEP 1 talks about identifying the pole sections (now only two sections). STEP 8 on page 11 shows how to put poles together and has a warning stating "Pole sections should have a 4 ½" (11.4 cm) minimum overlap."
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Designed to install in a driveway or other static environment, this Spalding in-ground basketball system will turn your home into a jump-shooting haven. The system starts with a 60-inch-wide, 1/4-inch-thick tempered glass backboard with a heavy-duty steel frame. The board offers the same action as pro backboards, helping you shoot layups and bank shots with confidence. The solid-steel Pro Image rim, meanwhile, supports aggressive play--a must for modern hoops. And hops-challenged players will love the hoop's U-Turn lift system, which includes a removable crank that lets you adjust the height from 7.5 to 10 feet in infinite increments. Other features include a two-piece, 4-inch square pole that provides less "wobble" than round poles; a full 2 feet of clearance between the pole and backboard; professional-looking aluminum trim around the backboard frame; and powder-coated steel parts to resist rust.
About Spalding Founded in 1876 by Hall of Fame pitcher Albert G. Spalding, Spalding is one of the oldest and best-known sporting goods brands in the world, and is a leading producer and marketer of basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, softballs (Dudley brand), and soccer balls. Spalding is the official game ball provider of the National Basketball Association, the Major Indoor Soccer League, and more than 200 college and university programs. Spalding is also the official basketball equipment supplier to the NCAA Final Four. Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, Spalding is owned by Russell Corp.
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