Start with where the goal will live. For a home driveway, start with the Omni series. For a church or recreation gym, look at RollaJam or RollaSport. For a school gym, compare Fury, Thunder and Storm; for full competition setups, Tempest and Hurricane. If the goal will stand unsupervised, consider in-ground instead. Then choose the backboard, plan the ballast and the route you'll move it on, and order.
To see the whole line-up, browse our best portable basketball hoops.
Is a portable goal right for you?
A portable makes sense when you rent, may move, need the court clear sometimes, or can't dig a footing. For the full side-by-side, see our guide to choosing portable or in-ground.
Security is our biggest reason to reconsider a portable outdoors. At an unsupervised site, a system designed to move can invite tampering. If the goal can stay in one spot, we would usually steer you toward an in-ground basketball goal.
Pick a portable by setting
| Your setting | Where we start | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Home driveway | Omni series (OmniChamp, OmniJam, OmniSlam) | Sand-filled base, rolls on its own wheels over hard, smooth surfaces, lowers to 7′ or 7′6″ for younger players |
| Home or rec court that wants more reach | Rampage | 30″ base-to-backboard extension at every height and a crank down to 6′6″; a shooting station, not for rim hanging |
| Church or recreation gym | RollaJam or RollaSport | Post tips back onto wheels for storage in a garage or through double doors |
| School gym or facility | Fury, Thunder or Storm | More extension, heavier ballast, published floor-load figures |
| Competition gym or fieldhouse | Tempest or Hurricane | 42″ x 72″ tempered glass, 66″ or 96″ extension, floor tie-down options |
| Unsupervised outdoor court | In-ground instead | A movable system left unattended can be tampered with |
Home driveway: the Omni series
All three Omni goals use a sand-filled poly base tank, a one-piece 4″ square steel post, and a front cam-lever handle so one person can roll the unit over a hard, smooth, level surface. They differ in how the height changes and how far the board sits from the base.
- OmniChamp: adjusts from 10′ down to 7′6″ in 6″ steps with a broom handle (First Team's InstaJust bracket). It has the shortest extension of the three, 14″ at 10′.
- OmniJam: hand crank, any height from 10′ down to 7′, with 19″ of extension at 10′.
- OmniSlam: Quik-Pin adjustment from 10′ down to 7′ in 6″ steps, with 19″ of extension at 10′.
If you want more room under the basket, step up to the Rampage. It holds 30″ of extension at every height and cranks down to 6′6″. First Team calls it a shooting station that is not intended for hanging on the rim.
Church or recreation gym: RollaJam and RollaSport
A church or rec center does not automatically need a competition system. The Rolla series uses First Team's RollAbout base: crank the post back to horizontal and roll it into a garage or through double doors.
- RollaJam: spring-aided crank from 10′ down to 7′, with a height indicator.
- RollaSport: fixed height. The arm is set during assembly, so choose it when the rim will stay at one height. It comes with acrylic boards only.
School gym or facility: Fury, Thunder and Storm
Move up when you need more distance between base and baseline or bigger boards. For the detailed side-by-side, see our Fury vs. Thunder vs. Storm comparison.
- Fury: rear crank from 10′ down to 6′6″, with 48″ of extension at 10′ that shortens as you lower the rim. Board packages go up to 60″.
- Thunder: rear crank from 10′ down to 6′6″, with 48″ of extension. Boards go up to 42″ x 72″ in acrylic or tempered glass.
- Storm: spring-aided pull-pin adjustment from 10′ down to 6′, with 54″–66″ of adjustable extension. Boards go up to 42″ x 72″, and the pin can be padlocked to stop unauthorized height changes.
Competition gyms: Tempest and Hurricane
For high schools, colleges and fieldhouses, both come with a 42″ x 72″ tempered glass board and adjust from 10′ down to 6′. Tempest has 66″ of extension and a breakaway rim. Hurricane extends 96″ (8′) at 10′ for facilities that need the extra clearance. If you're not sure which your facility requires, ask us before you order.
Which hoop fits your driveway?
For a typical home driveway, we sell portable systems most often — usually starting in the Omni series. Here's where we start for each situation:
- The goal can stay put for good: we start with an in-ground basketball goal.
- You rent, may move, or need the driveway clear sometimes: we start with a portable basketball goal, usually an Omni.
- There's no room for a pole or base: we start with a wall or garage mount on a wall that can carry it.
- Kids are still growing: start with an adjustable basketball system. If only teens and adults will play, a fixed-height goal may be all you need. Our adjustable or fixed height guide covers the trade-offs.
Backboard size and material
Board size follows how you play. We usually suggest 54″ for a budget home setup, 60″ for recreational play and 72″ for league or tournament courts. See our 54, 60 or 72-inch backboard guide for more.
The Omni, Rampage, RollaJam and Fury lines each offer six packages: acrylic in 48″, 54″ and 60″ widths, plus 54″ and 60″ tempered glass and a 60″ smoked glass. On Rampage and Fury, the glass packages add a supplemental backboard support. Thunder and Storm add 72″ boards, and Tempest and Hurricane come with 72″ tempered glass only. For an outdoor driveway, we recommend acrylic. An outdoor goal takes impacts beyond normal play, so we keep glass for indoor gyms and other controlled settings. Our glass vs. acrylic backboards guide explains the trade-offs, and each product page lists exactly which packages that model offers.
Height adjustment
Every portable we carry except RollaSport adjusts. Ranges per First Team and our product pages:
- OmniChamp: broom-handle InstaJust, 10′ to 7′6″ in 6″ steps
- OmniSlam: Quik-Pin, 10′ to 7′ in 6″ steps
- OmniJam and RollaJam: crank, 10′ to 7′
- Rampage, Fury and Thunder: crank, 10′ to 6′6″
- Storm: spring-aided pull pin, 10′ to 6′
- Tempest and Hurricane: extension-spring assisted, 10′ to 6′
Stay inside the listed range. First Team's guides warn that adjusting outside it can cause damage the warranty doesn't cover.
Moving, ballast and storage
A portable is only as steady as its ballast. Use what the First Team guide for your model calls for:
- Omni series: at least 500 lb of sand in the base tank. (roughly nine 60 lb tubes). First Team's guide says DO NOT USE WATER: it isn't heavy enough and can leak, which can tip the unit over.
- RollaJam and RollaSport: at least 240 lb, or eight 4″ x 8″ x 16″ solid cement blocks, per First Team assembly guide.
- Rampage: at least 300 lb, or ten solid cement blocks, per First Team assembly guide.
- Fury: 540 lb, or 18 blocks, per First Team assembly guide.
- Thunder: 700 lb, or 23 blocks, per First Team assembly guide.
- Storm, Tempest and Hurricane: 720 lb, or 24 blocks, per First Team assembly guide.
Every base guide says not to continue assembly until the minimum ballast is in. Level the post and set the bracing exactly as the guide shows.
Moving it:
- Omni: pull the handle toward you and it rolls like a wagon, best on hard, smooth, level ground.
- Rampage: lower the rim to about 6½′, step on the foot lever and push.
- Rolla: crank the post to horizontal first (check the reversing lever is set to lower), and remove the crank handle before play.
- Rampage and Fury need double doors or a garage opening to pass through. Thunder's arm drops to fit through standard double doors.
Measure the whole route to storage, including turns and overhead clearance, not just the door. See our guide to measuring overhang for a portable too.
Weather: First Team lists the Omni goals for indoor or outdoor use. The Rampage, Rolla, Fury and Thunder guides say they're coated to withstand the elements but it isn't advisable to leave them outdoors for long stretches. If yours lives outside, grease the points the guide names and keep it covered with a tarp or grill-style cover when not in use.
Skip add-ons that hang on the rim or could catch on a portable's base and wheels — ask us first.
Indoor portables on a gym floor
Have your facility or flooring provider check the floor-load figures on the product page before you order. First Team lists them for Fury (180 psi rolling, 140 psi stationary), Storm (325 psi), and Tempest and Hurricane (350 psi on the wheels). Tempest and Hurricane roll on 8″ non-marking wheels. Both come with rear tie-down options for standard floors (Triumph-ST) and floating athletic floors (Triumph-FL), and Tempest also comes without hold-downs. Browse the indoor basketball goals collection, and check the doorway notes in our Fury vs. Thunder vs. Storm comparison.
Warranty: per First Team's product pages and ours, Omni, Rolla, Rampage and Fury carry a Lifetime Limited warranty. It covers normal play and player contact, but it doesn't cover deliberate rim hanging. Thunder, Storm, Tempest and Hurricane carry a Lifetime Superior warranty, which also covers deliberate hanging on the rim. Neither covers vandalism or normal weather and UV wear. Both are for the original purchaser and can't be transferred. Read the manufacturer's warranty terms for the details.
Ordering and delivery
Every portable ships by LTL freight truck, and there's no in-box delivery. Omni, Rolla, Rampage and Fury goals arrive curbside, with a liftgate where required; an Omni ships at about 250–315 lb. Thunder, Storm, Tempest and Hurricane need a forklift on site to unload.
Orders take 2 business days to process (3 PM Central cutoff, Monday–Friday), then 7–10 business days in transit, so plan on up to 9–12 business days in the worst case. Rates, coverage and returns are on our shipping details and return policy pages.
Assembly is on you or your installer. Omni goals need a ratchet with a ¾″ socket and long extension, plus a level. Rampage, Rolla and Fury bases arrive about 95% pre-assembled, but First Team's guides call for at least four adults to hang a Rampage or Fury board and at least five for Thunder.
Your next step
Tell us the setting, who plays, the surface and the route to storage, and we'll help you narrow it down. Tell us about your court with photos of where the base will sit.
Common questions
What is the best portable basketball goal for a driveway?
We start with the Omni series: OmniJam if the height changes often, OmniSlam for pin-set steps, OmniChamp for the shortest extension. Step up to Rampage for 30″ of extension.
Which portable goal works in a church or school gym?
For churches and rec gyms we start with RollaJam (adjustable) or RollaSport (fixed). Schools compare Fury, Thunder and Storm; competition gyms, Tempest or Hurricane. Send us your floor type and doorway sizes.
What do you fill a portable base with?
Follow First Team's assembly guide for your model. Omni bases take at least 500 lb of sand, never water. The other series use solid cement blocks in the amounts listed above.
Is a portable as stable as an in-ground goal?
It's a different design: a portable's steadiness depends on correct ballast, leveling and staying within its listed use. Compare the two in our portable vs. in-ground guide.
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