The First Team Attack In-Ground Adjustable Basketball Goal is a great affordable entry point in the First Team in-ground adjustable lineup. With seven distinct backboard configurations spanning acrylic, tempered glass, steel, and aluminum, EZ-Crank Spring Assist height adjustment, and First Team's exclusive Weatherguard rustproof undercoat protection, the Attack delivers genuine First Team in-ground quality at the most accessible permanent installation price in the range.

50% Heavier Than Any Other Goal in Its Category

The Attack is built around the FT1400 Attack Pole System with a 4" square 3/16" thick steel post. First Team's own engineering team confirmed that this post is 50% heavier than any other goal in its category, giving the Attack a structural weight advantage over every competing goal at this price point. The bolt-down anchor base locks the system firmly into place, and the post to backboard extension distance of 36" at regulation height ensures proper court geometry right out of the box.

Weatherguard Rustproof Undercoat Protection

The Attack includes First Team's exclusive Weatherguard rustproof undercoat protection, a process that applies Ecoat to the steel prior to painting. Weatherguard creates an impenetrable barrier against rain and humidity that protects the steel against rust from the inside out. First Team engineered Weatherguard to be vastly superior to the galvanization process used by competing brands. Unlike galvanized steel, Weatherguard bonds to paint far better with no fading or peeling over time. For an outdoor permanent installation exposed to weather year-round, Weatherguard is a meaningful long-term protection advantage that most competing goals at this price point simply do not offer.

EZ-Crank Spring Assist Height Adjustment

The Attack uses First Team's EZ-Crank system with Spring Assist for smooth, effortless infinite height adjustment from 5'6" to regulation 10'. The Spring Assist reduces the physical effort required to turn the crank, making height changes easy for players and families with young children. A built-in rim height indicator shows the exact rim position at all times so there is no measuring or guessing between sessions. The 5'6" to 10' range covers every age group from early youth through adult play on the same permanent court.

Direct Rim Mount Design

Like every First Team goal, the Attack mounts the rim directly to the extension arm rather than the backboard. Every dunk, hang, and hard rim impact is absorbed by the steel arm rather than transferred into the backboard material. This design eliminates the backboard breakage that occurs on goals where the rim mounts directly to the board, protecting your backboard investment across years of heavy daily use regardless of which configuration you select.

Bolt-Down Anchor System with Relocation Flexibility

The Attack is built on First Team's unique bolt-down anchor system, designed to allow perfect pole leveling during installation and easy pole removal if you ever move. Unlike traditional poured-in-place post systems that are permanently fixed to one location, the bolt-down design means you can unbolt the goal, relocate it to a new anchor at a new property, and reinstall it without replacing the system. For homeowners who want a permanent in-ground goal but are not ready to commit it to a single location forever, this relocation flexibility is a genuine long-term advantage.

Seven Backboard Configurations Across Four Materials

The Attack offers the widest backboard selection of any in-ground adjustable goal in the First Team lineup at this price point, spanning four distinct materials across seven configurations. Every configuration shares the same FT1400 Attack Pole System, EZ-Crank Spring Assist, direct rim mount design, bolt-down anchor base, and Weatherguard protection.

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Optional Upgrades

The Attack is available with two padding add-ons worth considering at the time of purchase. For a permanent bolt-down installation, adding padding after the system is in place is significantly more difficult than ordering upfront.

• Bolt-on TuffGuard backboard padding available in several colors, provides player protection around the backboard edges and is strongly recommended for youth programs and any facility where player contact with the backboard is a concern
• All-weather Velcro wrap-around post padding adds a layer of safety around the 4" square post for facilities where player contact with the post is a concern. The Velcro wrap-around design makes installation and removal straightforward without tools.

By the Numbers

• Pole system: FT1400 Attack Pole System, 4" square 3/16" thick steel post
• Post claim: 50% heavier than any other goal in its category
• Post to backboard extension: 36" at regulation 10' rim height
• Goal mount: Direct to extension arm, not backboard
• Height adjustment: EZ-Crank with Spring Assist, infinite from 5'6" to 10'
• Height indicator: Built-in rim height indicator included
• Rust protection: Weatherguard Ecoat rustproof undercoat included standard
• Installation: Bolt-down anchor base, concrete anchor required, pole leveling and relocation supported
• Shipping: Free shipping included
• Attack II warranty: Lifetime Limited Warranty
• Attack III through Endura warranty: Lifetime Superior Warranty
• Attack II backboard: FT210 36" x 48" acrylic, FT184 Recreational Flex Goal, approx. 275 lbs
• Attack III backboard: FT215 36" x 54" acrylic, FT186 Heavy Duty Flex Goal, approx. 285 lbs
• Attack Select backboard: FT220 36" x 60" acrylic, FT186 Heavy Duty Flex Goal, approx. 295 lbs
• Attack Ultra backboard: FT225 36" x 54" tempered glass, FT186 Heavy Duty Flex Goal, approx. 335 lbs
• Attack Pro backboard: FT230 36" x 60" tempered glass, FT186 Heavy Duty Flex Goal, approx. 345 lbs
• Attack Extreme backboard: FT256 36" x 60" steel, FT172D Unbreakable Fixed Goal, approx. 387 lbs
• Attack Endura backboard: FT257 36" x 60" aluminum, FT172D Unbreakable Fixed Goal, approx. 340 lbs

Who Is This System For?

• Home court buyers who want a genuine permanent First Team in-ground adjustable goal at the most accessible price in the entire lineup, without sacrificing backboard selection, Spring Assist adjustment, or Weatherguard rust protection
• Players upgrading from portable systems who want the rigidity and permanence of a bolt-down in-ground installation with a broad backboard material selection at the lowest available First Team in-ground price
• Outdoor recreational courts and parks that need a permanent goal with a steel or aluminum backboard for vandal-resistant, weather-proof long-term performance at an accessible price point
• Coastal and high-humidity outdoor installations where the Endura aluminum configuration and Weatherguard undercoat protection together provide the best corrosion resistance available at this price point
• Families with players of all ages who need reliable 5'6" to 10' height adjustment with Spring Assist on a permanent court goal that accommodates every age group from early youth through adult play
• First-time permanent in-ground buyers who want the broadest possible backboard selection, First Team quality, and a bolt-down system with relocation flexibility backed by a Lifetime Superior Warranty at the most accessible entry price

Trusted by Institutions Nationwide

First Team has been manufacturing sports equipment in the USA since 1985. As an authorized First Team dealer, Top Sports Tech provides direct expert support, competitive pricing, and fast shipping on every order. Our team can help you choose the right Attack configuration for your court environment, climate, and budget, and connect you with a qualified installer in your area.