Bring the Game Home with a Custom Backyard Basketball Court
LeBron, MJ, Curry, and Bird have shown us all how passion-filled and exhilarating the sport can be. Sure, it’s not as relaxed as a game of pickleball, and you might find yourself with ruffled feathers over some action in the key, but there isn’t a sport that produces as much fun for this group of sports fans. Whether it’s a friendly game of Around the World with the kids or a sweaty 5-on-5 match with college buddies, nothing beats the thrill of basketball.
We've been building courts since 1978, and we've seen it all—especially when it comes to tricky Austin terrain. Wondering, “Can I build a basketball court in my backyard?” We're the definitive court builders to answer that question. Spoiler, it's 99% of the time, Yes.
Outdoor Court Options
Customized for your backyard space
NBA and College Basketball Courts are 50’x94’. High School Basketball Courts are 50’x 84’. Pretty large spaces. But with customized options from Austin Courts & Floors, your family can enjoy the game of basketball within your own backyard space. Whether it’s a shooting court to practice free throws and a game of knock-out or larger half & full court options for a game of 3-on-3 up to 5-on-5. Work on those handles every day right in your own backyard. Game of H-O-R-S-E, anyone??
Shooting Court
20’ x 25’ or 30’ x 30’
We came up with these little guys for the determined that are looking for a way to hone skills at home.
Our first option is much more accommodating to smaller spaces and facilitates free throws and jump shots with some 3 point options at the top of the key.
The 30 x 30 is a real great option for spaces that are still not quite big enough for a half court. These give you awesome potential for 2 on 2 games, more 3 point options. Shooting courts have become very popular in Hyde park or Mueller areas, where lot sizes are limited.
Half Court
28’ x 45’ or 30’ x 50’
No surprises here, half courts are half of a full basketball court. See? No surprises. We build basketball courts to fit your backyard but some of the common sizes we have done over the years are 28’ x 45 and 30 x 50. These half court options give full three point lines in the corners. There’s not too much difference in the sizes other than comfort space on the corners and top of key with the larger of the two. Both sizes give you ample space to have a lighthearted game of 4 on 4.
Half courts are the most popular option given the backyard size constraints in more urban areas of Austin. They also allow for a greater flexibility of sports compared to a shooting court. With our net adjustment system your half court can go from basketball to pickleball to volleyball so easily, your 8 year old can do it. Theres a reason why some things are popular. This size scratches many itches.
Full Sized Court
NBA and College Basketball Court dimensions are 50’ x 94’.
High School Basketball Courts are 50’ x 84’.
...but if you can’t quite swing either of those, we’re here to help get every square inch of play into your backyard.
If you have friends that are in shape enough to play a full court 5 on 5 game, congratulations, you are in the 1% of America. Half court is for chumps and you’re not a chump. You have athletic friends. Full courts give the ability to lower a goal to 7’ for the kiddos and keep a regulation height for the adults. Full courts give you the most game options for your backyard game court. You can play pickleball, volleyball, badminton, futsol, greek or roman wrestling, chariot races or even a riveting game of shuffleboard.
Basketball Goal Options
Our PowerSlam and PowerSlam FX basketball systems are built to deliver a professional-grade experience right in your backyard. Both models feature shatter-resistant tempered glass backboards in regulation sizes, designed for serious play. The PowerSlam offers adjustable height from 5.5 ft to 10 ft, making it perfect for players of all ages, while the PowerSlam FX provides a fixed regulation height with enhanced stability and durability.
PowerSlam
- Adjustable Height: Easily adjusts from 5.5 ft to 10 ft for all ages.
- Backboard Options: Choose between 60" or 72" shatter-resistant tempered glass, regulation-grade for serious play.
- Spring-Assisted Actuator: Smooth and easy height adjustments with minimal effort.
- Durability: Built to last with high-quality materials and sturdy construction.
- Kid-Friendly: Designed for easy use, allowing kids to adjust the height themselves.
- Professional Play: Ideal for those who want a gym-quality experience at home.
PowerSlam - FX
- Backboard Options: Choose between 60" or 72" shatter-resistant tempered glass, regulation-grade for serious play.
- Durability: Built to last with high-quality materials and sturdy construction.
- Professional Play: Ideal for those who want a gym-quality experience at home.
- Fixed Height: for those with only regulation height in sight.
Customized Fencing for your backyard space
Fencing ensures your game stays contained while keeping the ball in play. Choose between soft netting for a clean, safe look or durable chain-link for added protection.
Ball Containment Netting
Our Sport Court® Ball Containment netting is designed with safety and functionality in mind. Unlike rigid fencing, the soft netting offers excellent ball rebound and reduces the risk of injury, making it perfect for family-friendly courts.
- Customizable Fit: Designed to enclose all or part of the court, the system is tailored to fit your specific layout.
- Height Options: Available in 10', 8', 6', or 4' heights, depending on your court's needs.
- Durable Design: Features high-quality black steel net posts and durable black netting for a modern, sleek look while keeping balls in play.
Chain-Link Fencing
For those seeking a more rigid solution, we offer durable chain-link fencing that provides robust containment and extra protection for high-impact sports.
- Enhanced Durability: Built to withstand the elements and the toughest play, chain-link fencing is perfect for courts that see a lot of action.
- Multiple Heights: Available in a variety of heights to suit your court configuration.
Windscreening
To enhance privacy and reduce wind interference. We also offer customizable windscreening that pairs perfectly with both netting and chain-link fencing.
Privacy & Functionality: Screens are available in various colors and can be added to any fence type, providing privacy and reducing wind impact for uninterrupted play.
Aesthetic Appeal: Windscreening adds a clean, polished look to your court while improving overall gameplay conditions.
Customized lighting for your backyard space
Light up your game with our advanced lighting systems, designed to keep your play going well after sunset. Whether you're looking for energy efficiency or robust performance, we have lighting solutions to meet your needs.
LED Lighting Options
We now offer two cutting-edge LED systems—2-brick and 4-brick versions—for superior energy efficiency and long-lasting illumination.
- 2-Brick Version: Offers excellent lighting for smaller courts while consuming less energy, helping you save on your electricity bill.
- 4-Brick Version: Ideal for larger courts or areas that require more intense lighting coverage, offering high lumen output with efficient energy use.
- Energy Efficiency: These LED systems can save over 50% on electricity bills compared to traditional lighting options, making them a cost-effective choice for long-term use.
- Dual-Purpose Poles: Light poles also double as sport poles, allowing for easy mounting of nets for games like paddle tennis.
- Durability and Safety: Our lighting systems are designed for long life, low maintenance, and consistent color rendering. Built with heavy-duty aluminum housing and sealed for weather-tight protection, they’re perfect for outdoor courts.
Rebounders
Take your training to the next level with a rebounder system. Whether you're working on your tennis serve or perfecting your soccer aim, a rebounder is an essential accessory for any court.
- Available Sizes: Choose from two widths - 10 feet or 20 feet - both standing 10 feet tall to accommodate a variety of practice routines.
- High-Tension Netting: The durable, high-tension net is designed to return almost anything thrown or kicked at it, making it perfect for solo practice in multiple sports.
- Tennis Training: The adjustable white strap is typically mounted at tennis height, providing a realistic target for practicing serves and returns.
- Soccer Practice: Adjust the net to mimic a soccer goal, helping players perfect their aim and shooting accuracy.
- Versatile Design: The rebounder system features a self-contained, powder-coated frame that ensures durability and weather resistance. It can stand alone as an individual training tool or seamlessly integrate into your court's ball containment netting for a clean, unified look.
Multi Sport Paddle Net
Enhance your game court with the versatile Multi-Sport Paddle Net, perfect for courts with a length of 50 feet or more. Whether for casual play or serious practice, this net system adapts seamlessly to your setup.
- Court Integration: Designed to tie directly into existing fencing, creating a clean and cohesive look.
- Collapsible Design: The net easily collapses, allowing full-court play without obstruction when not in use.
- Durability: Made from extruded pylon netting, this system is built to permanently resist weather, UV rays, mold, and mildew. Pylon is stronger and more durable than traditional nylon netting, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Improved Performance: All tunnels use 1-3/4” knotless square mesh, which reduces sag and improves overall appearance.
- Reinforced Structure: The net’s tunnels are reinforced with 1/4” rope along the borders and top centers to maintain tension and durability.
- Warranty: Comes with a 3-year warranty, ensuring reliable performance over time.
8 Steps to Building Your Court
Customer satisfaction and service are our top priorities. From start to finish our team will be with you through the process, and we will continue to follow-up and stay with you well beyond the completion of your court construction. There are 8 steps to our sales and court construction customer service commitment.
In this Introductory Phase - you get to know our product offerings, the sales representative you will be working with and our company. We also get to know your wants, needs, the space and budget. At the end of these conversations, we should both be able to decide if our company and products are a good fit for you.
You’ve entered the Design & Estimate stage of building your dream. In this stage we’ll conduct a full on-site evaluation, help solidify a court design and address all of the questions you may have.
Our goal for this stage is to learn your property, your vision of the project and help design the best space possible for you. We want to help you fully understand your property, our solutions and the costs associated – getting you all the information needed to decide whether to move forward with the project or not.
Congratulations, you’ve entered the Contract Stage of your project and have agreed to move forward with the project. You should have a size, location and design agreed upon verbally with your sales rep.
Our goal in this step is for you to fully understand the scope of work, our responsibilities, and your responsibilities throughout the scope of the project. Here we collect an initial payment to procure materials and get the construction process started.
Now you are in our Project Queue where we work on projects in a first in, first out manner. All customers are required to have completed the design and contract phases before being assigned an internal job number, product ordered and placed in the queue.
During this time, we are dedicating our resources to expertly completing other projects, ensuring a top-quality product. When we get to your project, we guarantee you'll have the same experience. We are also procuring and receiving all your finish out materials and preparing to execute your project.
You are now in the Site Prep/ Concrete Work Phase. Your project is about to start! Soon we will be mobilizing crews to complete the base of your court.
Reminder: by this point you should have done all of the following tasks:
- Called 811 for an inspection and marking of utility lines.
- HOA and/or city approvals completed.
- Irrigation capping/ rerouting in the immediate area of the court.
- Any pre-landscaping completed.
- Tree Removal (if not in our scope).
- Site Preparation (if not in our scope).
- Informing Neighbors of upcoming project.
How Does This Work?
- We will confirm the location of the court. We will be having an onsite meeting to layout the court corners with the concrete crew. It’s vitally important to be at this meeting and approve the plan. If you cannot make this meeting, please give me a call to reschedule. After this meeting, any changes to the location, elevation or size of the court will likely cost additional money and time. During this meeting we will:
- Mark the corners of the court and you will need to approve them.
- Discuss Access point for equipment.
- Locate Utility & water shutoff point
- Site preparation: Remove any agreed upon trees and begin excavation/ leveling the area for the slab.
- Form the perimeter of the court including any retaining walls and turn down beams. This may include hauling in fill material.
- Concrete Pour – Once the area is prepared, there will be a 1-day concrete pour where all of the concrete will be placed and finished. Please review important details below to help execute this day as smoothly as possible. I will send you another notice at least 1 day prior to pour to remind you of the details below.
This phase typically takes 1 to 3 weeks.
In this stage our crew comes out to install any components, basketball goals, fencing, net adjustment systems, and any other accessories you decided on for your court.
We take special care to install each component with care and precision.
The finishing touches of your court will be completed during these steps. Once your court looks beautiful give it a couple days for the painted lines to dry and your enjoying time with loved ones.
All we have left is a final walkthrough with to deliver the court, teach you how to use all the court components, and take final photos. If you have any concerns or questions, this will be the time to bring these up. Please have as many people from your family as possible for this demonstration of how the court works.
Congratulations! Your new game court is ready for action right in your own backyard. It’s time to play, compete, and make memories! As the newest member of the Austin Courts & Floors family, you’re now part of a team that’s dedicated to keeping the game going strong.
And remember, we’ve got your back. If your court ever needs an assist—whether it's a quick tune-up or a full-court refresh—just give us a call. We’ll make sure your court stays in peak shape so you never miss a shot, serve, or slam dunk!
Welcome to the team; GAME ON!
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For more than 45 years, Austin Courts & Floors has brought the love of play and sports to athletes of all ages and skill levels. We specialize in customizing courts to fit the vision you have for your gym no matter the use. Big or small, private or public, elementary school or college court, our indoor floors will provide you with the safety, support, and experience like no other.
Is Austin Courts & Floors the Right Fit for You?
Our solutions may be a great match if you're facing any of these situations:
- Want to create a safe, professional-grade sports surface at home or in your community
- Are ready to invest in quality that lasts with minimal maintenance
- Want a versatile court for multiple sports (basketball, pickleball, volleyball, etc.)
- Struggling to find a court solution that fits your space and budget
- Looking for a team that can guide you through design, customization, and installation
- Interested in a low-maintenance surface that’s durable in all weather conditions
- Value working with an experienced team with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction
Our Ideal Client Commitment
The best results come from a collaborative effort. Our happiest clients are involved and responsive throughout the planning and installation process. While we don’t expect you to be present for every step, your input during initial consultations and key project milestones is essential. This ensures we deliver a court that exceeds expectations in terms of design, function, and longevity.
We're Not the Right Fit for Everyone.
We understand that our services are an investment and not everyone may prioritize durability, customization, and expert guidance. If you're looking primarily for a low-cost, quick installation, we may not be the best match. For those who value quality, safety, and tailored solutions, however, Austin Courts & Floors could be your perfect partner.
