Eli5: How are basketball goals too heavy to move with dunks but easily moved?

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Is it light enough for wheels? It seems like it would have to be so much heavier with how far away the goal is from the base of support.

I’m high so maybe this is dumb but please help lol

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Anonymous 0 Comments

They are on wheels that are locked when in use. The entire hoop folds up and is easily moved. They are also weighted/strapped down.

Anonymous 0 Comments

Depends on the hoop.

They either go down into a hole in the ground that holds them in place or their base is weighted(either with sand or water) so they won’t move easily.

Additionally, like others said, they have wheels that can be retracted off the ground.