The First Team Slam In-Ground Adjustable Basketball Goal delivers a unique combination of adjustability, durability, and affordability with a design that sets it apart from every other system in the First Team in-ground lineup: the Quik-Pin height adjustment system. No crank. No handle. Pull the pin, lift to the desired height in 6" increments, replace the pin, and play. Spring-aided counterbalance makes the lift effortless. Six backboard configurations across acrylic, tempered glass, and smoked tempered glass, with a choice of buried-post or bolt-down baseplate installation on every configuration, all backed by a Lifetime Superior Warranty.

Quik-Pin Height Adjustment: Fast, Simple, No Crank Required

The Slam uses First Team's Quik-Pin height adjustment system, a fundamentally different approach to rim height adjustment. There is no crank handle to turn and no mechanism to operate. To adjust the rim height, pull the pin located on the back of the unit, lift the adjustment handle to the desired height, replace the pin, and you are ready to play. Springs built into the extension assembly counterbalance the weight of the backboard and rim, so the lift is effortless regardless of which backboard configuration you have installed. The Slam adjusts from 7' to 10' in 6" increments, covering youth through adult play on the same permanent court. For families and programs where fast, tool-free height adjustment with no mechanical complexity is the priority, the Quik-Pin system is as straightforward as in-ground adjustability gets.

Heavy 11ga. 4" x 4" One-Piece Post Design

The Slam is built around the same FT1100 heavy 11ga. 4" x 4" one-piece steel post used across the Jam and Vector. The one-piece design eliminates the joint deterioration risk common with sectional-type posts, where connections between sections can loosen, corrode, and flex over time under repeated play loads. The Slam's post goes into the ground as a single structural member and stays that way for the life of the system. The FT1250 Slam Arm System connects the post to the backboard with a post to backboard extension distance of 24" with the rim at regulation 10', keeping the backboard close to the post for a compact, clean footprint on the court.

Direct Rim Mount to Eliminate Backboard Stress

Like every First Team goal, the Slam 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 eliminates the backboard cracking and frame stress 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.

Buried Post or Bolt-Down Baseplate: Your Choice on Every Configuration

Like the Jam and Vector, the Slam offers both installation methods across every single backboard configuration. Standard Slam units use the FT1100 buried post, set 36" below the playing surface in concrete for a traditional in-ground installation. BP variants use the FT1100BP bolt-down baseplate post for a surface-mounted bolt-down installation. An optional FT16 ground sleeve can be purchased separately for standard buried-post units, making the post removable from the sleeve if relocation is ever needed.

Six Backboard Configurations Including Smoked Glass

The Slam offers six backboard configurations, spanning acrylic and tempered glass including the unique smoked tempered glass Eclipse option. Every configuration is available in both standard buried-post and BP bolt-down versions for a total of twelve orderable variants. All twelve carry a Lifetime Superior Warranty.

Choose Your Type

All configurations share the same FT1100 4" x 4" post, FT1250 Slam Arm System, Quik-Pin spring-aided height adjustment, direct rim mount design, and Lifetime Superior Warranty. Every configuration is available in both standard buried-post (no suffix) and bolt-down baseplate (BP suffix) versions. Select the BP version at checkout if you want the bolt-down installation option.

Optional Upgrades

The Slam is available with two padding add-ons worth considering at the time of purchase. Adding padding after installation 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" x 4" post for courts where player contact with the post is a concern. The Velcro wrap-around design makes installation and removal straightforward without tools.

Lifetime Superior Warranty

Every Slam configuration carries First Team's Lifetime Superior Warranty. This covers any damage or failure caused by any type of basketball activity or related contact with the unit, including deliberate hanging on the rim. Vandalism is not covered. For a permanent in-ground installation, this is strong, comprehensive coverage that protects your investment across the full life of the system.

By the Numbers

• Post: FT1100 heavy 11ga. 4" x 4" one-piece steel post (buried) / FT1100BP bolt-down baseplate post (BP variants)
• Arm system: FT1250 Slam Arm System
• Height adjustment: Quik-Pin system, 7' to 10' in 6" increments, spring-aided counterbalance
• Post to backboard extension: 24" with rim at regulation 10'
• Goal mount: Direct to extension arm, not backboard
• Standard installation: Post buried 36" below playing surface
• BP installation: FT1100BP bolt-down baseplate
• Optional accessory: FT16 ground sleeve for removable buried-post installation
• Shipping: Free shipping included
• Warranty: Lifetime Superior Warranty on all configurations
• Slam II BP backboard: FT210 36" x 48" acrylic, FT184 Recreational Flex Goal, approx. 195 lbs
• Slam III / III BP backboard: FT215 36" x 54" acrylic, FT186 Heavy Duty Flex Goal, approx. 205 lbs
• Slam Select / Select BP backboard: FT220 36" x 60" acrylic, FT186 Heavy Duty Flex Goal, approx. 215 lbs
• Slam Turbo / Turbo BP backboard: FT216 36" x 54" tempered glass, FT186 Heavy Duty Flex Goal, approx. 205 lbs
• Slam Nitro / Nitro BP backboard: FT221 36" x 60" tempered glass, FT186 Heavy Duty Flex Goal, approx. 215 lbs
• Slam Eclipse / Eclipse BP backboard: FT221SM 36" x 60" smoked tempered glass, FT186 Heavy Duty Flex Goal, approx. 215 lbs

Who Is This System For?

• Home court buyers who want a genuine permanent First Team in-ground adjustable goal with a simple, fast, tool-free height adjustment system at a price that makes a high-quality permanent installation accessible
• Families with players of multiple ages who need reliable 7' to 10' height adjustment in 6" increments and want height changes to take seconds with no crank or mechanical operation involved
• Players upgrading from portable systems who want the rigidity and permanence of a bolt-down or buried-post in-ground installation with a broad backboard selection including glass and smoked glass options
• Buyers who want installation flexibility across every backboard configuration, with the choice between a traditional buried-post setup or a bolt-down baseplate at the time of purchase
• Players who want a unique court aesthetic and are drawn to the smoked tempered glass Eclipse option alongside the simplicity and speed of the Quik-Pin adjustment system
• First-time permanent in-ground buyers who want a straightforward, proven First Team in-ground platform with no mechanical complexity, a Lifetime Superior Warranty on every configuration, and free shipping included

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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 Slam configuration and installation method for your court, and connect you with a qualified installer in your area.