So that it's easier to get the ball back than if it were bouncing or flying around after going through the hoop.
Secondary use probably is that it's a "landmark", helps aiming.
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∙ 13y agoOn a standard Basketball net, the rim is attached perpendicularly to the backboard, which is usually white (or clear) in colour.
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The rim is 10 feet from the floor
you use thin rope..and make chain link knots...and then stick it on the rim
The rim for a basketball court is positioned exactly 10 feet off the ground.
As long as you have a rim and a net.
a game in which two teams of five players each compete to throw a ball through a hoop.
the height of the rim is 10 ft. nets vary in length due to different manufactures and styles.
not properly. you can use something like cable ties to hang it though
It depends on which division you are talking about. High school, college, and nba are all different
A basketball rim is used for knowing how far you can shoot a basketball into the basketball hoop. It also determines your accuracy and stamina with the sport.
10 Feet from the ground to the top of the rim.