Nobody enjoys a poor sport. You know... that 'guy' who hangs out indoors by his television set, every day of the year and complains to his friends that he is bored. This summer, take the bull by the horns and get out there with your family and enjoy your pool with Dunn Rite Pool Products, which includes basketball and volleyball sets. A Mounted Or Portable Basketball Set Dunn Rite offers a wide range of basketball sets that can be mounted or moved around the perimeter of a pool. Decide if you would like to make a basketball set a permanent addition and research each model size that is available for purchase. Some basketball hoops are designed to be adjusted, which would be a benefit if you have young children who are going to have difficulty reaching the hoop right now. With this type of feature, you can adjust the hoop to the lowest setting so that your children can comfortably reach the rim when they are practicing. As time passes and your children excel at basketball, raise the hoop a little. A basketball set includes an acrylic or polycarbonate backboard, a regulation size net, a bright-colored basketball, hardware, a base, and an instruction manual. A basketball set that is moveable requires water to stabilize the base piece. Assemble the other components before using a water hose to fill the base. The pole that attaches to the hoop is designed to extend outward. This will prevent injuries, since you and your family members won't need to move close to the side of the pool in order to aim. Because a basketball hoop is regulation size, you and the others can play with precision and this can be useful if you or any of your family members play basketball on a standard court and would like to perfect aims and throws.An Adjustable Volleyball Net A standard volleyball set includes a net, stainless-steel hardware, clamps, mounting poles, anchors, and a regulation size ball. Some sets do not contain anchors and should only be purchased if you already have a way to stabilize the net. Two people are needed to install a net. One person can stand on each side of the pool and secure one of the poles to an anchor. After unrolling the volleyball net, one side of the net should be secured to each pole. Each anchor contains a reservoir that must be filled with water. The water will prevent the anchors from moving. The clamps that were enclosed with your purchase should be used to adjust the height of the net. After choosing the desired height of the net, use one clamp to secure each side of the net. For the first volleyball match, secure the net so that it hangs low and close to the pool's waterline. As you and your family grow accustomed to competing in matches, raise the net slightly so that each game is more challenging.A Combo Unit That Includes Both Games A combo unit contains everything that is needed to play basketball and volleyball. Purchase a kit if you would like to provide yourself and your family members with the opportunity to play both games during recreational sessions in the pool. After you receive your order, familiarize yourself with the equipment and the hardware that is needed to assemble the pieces of each game. Read the assembly instructions and locate each piece that is described in the installations steps. By learning how to set up each game, you won't need to waste a lot of time when you are ready to set up the equipment so that you can compete in some family-friendly competitions. Each game should be used separately. This will provide everyone with ample room to move around in the pool. During times that your pool is not going to be used, the recreational equipment should be stored in a clean, dry area. Before placing the items in storage, drain the water that was added to each base. Use a screwdriver or power drill to remove hardware pieces. Use a towel to wipe off the materials. Place the equipment inside of a waterproof container and set the container inside of your garage or storage shed.Dunn-Rite Pool Products and Inflatable Paddle Boards 3rd Generation Family Owned Company with a long history of developing innovative products of the highest quality. Inflatable Paddle Boards - Combo Units - Pool Volleyball - Pool Basketball

In pool volleyball, the first team to win two games wins the set. This exciting game is an exciting way to stay fit and trim in the summertime and during warmer temperatures. However, without knowing the rules, you're unlikely to have much success. Who Goes First? Before you jump in the pool, toss a coin to see which side should serve first. Be sure to have a sturdy net, such as Dunn Rite stainless-steel deck volleyball nets, that can withstand the impact of your power players. Scores are flexible, with games up to 11, 15, or 25 points being the most common. Teams should decide the length of the game before starting a set. Keep in mind that the winning team needs a two-point lead or the game goes into overtime. That's when things get really exciting!Volleyball Serving It's important for everyone on the team to know how the serve works. Once your team gets the serve, everyone rotates clock-wise so that the next team member in position can take over the serve. The player performing the serve should call out the serve before hitting the ball, which gives both teams an opportunity to focus on the play.Dunn-Rite volleyballs are regulation size and easy to see, giving your team an opportunity to play like the pros.Volleyball Scoring Points are scored by both teams, regardless of who is serving. In fact, a new serve results each time a point is made. Here's how to make points and steal the victory from your opponents: An opposing team member double-hits the ball The ball hits the water within the boundary lines on the opposing team's side of the net A player pushes, carries, or catches the ball (opposing team scores) The ball is hit at the same time by two players on the same team When a player touches the net while the ball is in playVolleyball Service Overhead serves are the typical style used in water volleyball. However, the rules allow for side or underhand hits as long as the ball stays above the water and the server doesn't violate the no-carry rule.Volleyball Set Length A match has points and sets. For competitive volleyball, if a team makes 25 points before the opponent that team wins the set. A match is three sets and the first team to win with sets wins the match. If a match requires a fifth set (both teams have won two sets) , the fifth set is played up to 15 points to determine which team wins the match. In non-competitive volleyball played backyard swimming pools, matches can last and be determined by whatever the players can handle. Make sure that both teams agree on the length and scoring rules to avoid any conflict at the end of the match. If you regularly host tournaments, it's a good idea to get a volleyball set with weighted anchors for long-lasting durability for many summers to come This is important because pools might or might not match in shape and/or water depth on each side of the net (you can always alternate so that the game is fairer to whoever winds up on the deeper end. Anchors keep the equipment in place.What the Most Common Penalties in Competitive Pool? A few common errors that can help you avoid any penalties are: A single player touches the ball twice consecutively. A team touches the ball four (4) times consecutively. Any player touches the net during play. Any player catches or cradles the ballSettling Disputes with a Referee A volleyball match is watched over by a referee, who observes actions from a stand. You can just choose someone or alternate the position., Make sure they have a clear view of action above the net and looking down into the court. The second referee helps the first referee view different angles to call tough plays on the court.Dunn-Rite Pool Products and Inflatable Paddle Boards 3rd Generation Family Owned Company with a long history of developing innovative products of the highest quality. Inflatable Paddle Boards - Combo Units - Pool Volleyball - Pool Basketball

There are so many great reasons to love summer. The weather is great, school is out, and most people do not mind getting outside and enjoying it. The only draw back to most summer activities is that it can get so hot you are just miserable and want to head back inside where the AC will protect you from the heat or take a dunk in the pool. If you hate choosing between fun sports activities and staying cool, then pool sports such as basketball is the solution. What is Pool Basketball? Pool basketball is literally the best of both worlds for summer fun. With a quality pool basketball hoop, your backyard pool can become a fun family battle ground for endless days of summer fun. The  pool basketball hoops from Dunn-Rite products are strong, durable and able to withstand even the most serious basketball showdowns. Pool basketball hoops come in a few different varieties. Floating Aqua Hoops are simple pool toys which you can easily add to your pool. These toys allow players to move around the pool with the hoop and make shots from anywhere. This is great for low key playtime, especially for smaller kids. If you want to take your pool basketball to a more serious level, there are heavy duty hoops which can be placed at the deep end of your pool. These can come in both mounted or unmounted styles. Mounted styles offer the best in durability, while unmounted allow the flexibility of moving the hoop when you wish. How to Play Pool Basketball Obviously, you can have a ton of fun just shooting hoops and making up your own rules as you go, but if you are interested in hosting some serious games with a bigger group, there are official rules to pool basketball, in fact this sport has been added to many collegiate line ups at colleges across America. The following water basketball rules were taken from the student recreation information of the University of Arkansas. There should be 5 players per team, with only 4 in the water. This is a great number for most neighborhood games, or even large family get togethers. Players are required, in official pool basketball, to remain inside an inner tube flotation device at all times. If you don’t want to follow the official rules, obviously you don’t have to, but the flotation devices make the game a bit more challenging, not to mention it really intensifies the work out you are getting. Each team is only allowed 3 fouls. If your team exceeds the fouls, then the other team begins accumulating points for each foul. The rules of play are very similar to that of court basketball except that free throws and 3-point shots are not allowed. Out of bounds is considered the edge of the pool. If the ball goes beyond the edge of the pool it will be considered out of bounds. There are violations in pool basketball just as there are in court ball, however the violations are quite different. Players are not allowed to exit their inner tubes. Any action which takes place outside of the inner tube is obsolete. Players are not allowed to push off the sides of the pool to give themselves momentum or advantage. The ball cannot be submerged in an effort to keep it away from another player. Players cannot jostle other players by grabbing their inner tube. Players may not push, shove or hold anyone under water. Any of these actions result in a personal foul. Water basketball is just one of the many fun pool sports you can incorporate into your family’s pool time this summer. Having a pool is great but having a pool that doubles as a family rec center, is even better. Dunn-Rite Pool Products has everything you need to turn your pool into the go to spot for family fun and exercise. Dunn-Rite Pool Products & Pool Accessories 3rd Generation Family Owned Company with a long history of developing innovative products of the highest quality. Pool Fountains - Combo Units - Pool Volleyball - Pool Basketball

It’s summer and it’s time to get out and enjoy the sunshine. If you have a pool, you’re in a select group of lucky individuals who don’t even have to leave their homes in order to have a blast. Pools are a great way to get family and friends together for some fun in the sun, whether you're playing water basketball or just hanging out. Even when it’s hot and humid, a pool offers the perfect way to be active without being overheated. Water Basketball & Pool Games You Need to Try And it’s a good thing you’ve got a built-in source of entertainment right in your own backyard. In our world of hustle and bustle, there’s a growing trend to take a summer vacation at home. Whimsically named “staycations,” this trend underscores that today’s families want simpler fun and leisure activities that don’t cost a lot of money and don’t require the hectic pace of airline and car travel. So there are the staycationers, but what’s even more interesting is that more and more Americans seem to be opting for no vacations at all, with 43% of Americans claiming they won’t take vacation at all this summer. But don’t worry. If you have a pool, “no vacation” doesn’t necessarily mean “no fun.” Because you’re lucky enough to have a staple of summer fun, you’ll be able to fill your evenings and weekends with a whole slew of activities that are fun for the whole family. And just to show you what we mean, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best activities for pool-time entertainment. Water Basketball — A Great Way to Get Fun and Fit Water basketball is one of the most exciting pool sports and one that can engage the whole family, from small to tall. The game has a long history of providing a watery challenge for aficionados. Created to be a combination of basketball and water polo, water basketball is the ultimate family-friendly competitive water sport. In general, it involves five-player teams who each shoot a regulation pool basketball into a goal once their team has gained possession of the ball. Variations of the game were developed in Slovenia, where a floating basket was introduced. While this adds some difficulty to the game, in the home pool a floating basket can be just right for smaller children. Finally, two players from Slovenia created a basket specifically for pool basketball that featured a pole that extends into the water with a basket that’s hung over the water level by one meter. This allows the game to played behind the basket, which added to the competitiveness and excitement. Bring Water Basketball to the Pool At Dunn-Rite, we manufacture high-quality pool basketball equipment that can bring this fun, dynamic sport to your very own backyard. You can choose from our  floating basketball hoop called AquaHoop to make it easier for small children or one of our many fine equipment sets. Our products are made with strong, corrosion-resistant materials for protection against saltwater and chlorine environments as well as protection against UV rays. This attention to quality means you’ll be able to enjoy your pool basketball equipment for years to come. To play the game at home, you can any follow any variation of the standard rules, or even create your own game. Generally, people tend to follow the same rules for violations, which include: No pushing off of the side of the pool. No submerging the ball to keep it from the other players. No off-balancing other players. Free throws and 3-point shots are disallowed. Goal tending just means a point for the other team. The pool edges serve as boundaries and the ball is “out” beyond them. If a player forces a ball out, the other team gets the point. Any of the above actions results in a foul. Really, it’s your pool and your game. The sky’s the limit for creativity and fun! Pool Games to Try There are more games than just pool basketball on the agenda this summer. With just a few basic pieces of equipment, you can turn your pool area into a fun and fabulous destination for friends, family, and neighbors. Water Volleyball (aka Pool Volleyball) Another exciting game for home pools, pool volleyball offers a way to get the whole family in on the action. With two teams of one to four people depending on the size of the pool, this fast-moving game can easily accommodate even the youngest players. Smaller or shorter players can occupy the shallower section of the pool, while older or taller players can move into the deeper water. The rules are simple — don’t let the ball touch the water or go out of the pool onto the decking or grass. Most people play to 11, 15, or 25 points and a team must have a two-point lead to win the game. You don’t need much equipment to get a good game going, Dunn-Rite provides everything you need in the same high-quality materials you’ve come to expect from them. You can choose from a set where the net is mounted into poles in your pool deck or where the net extends from weighted bases that sit on top of your deck’s surface. Like all Dunn-Rite pool equipment, their  pool volleyball units are made from heavy-duty materials of the highest quality to stand up to rigorous play, pool conditions, and the harsh rays of the sun. Covered or “Blind” Volleyball Want to find another great game to play with your pool volleyball equipment? Covered volleyball is a simple way to spice up your pool ball game without spending a lot of money or taking time out to set up extra equipment. Covered volleyball involves hanging sheets or towels over the volleyball net so that you can’t see the positions and movements of the opposing team. This means you’ll never know where the ball is coming from, so you’ll have to be on your toes. Any number of players can play, making this ideal for large group settings. Like any volleyball game, the points are scored when the ball hits the surface of the water or the pool deck. Follow the usual volleyball scoring rules and game play. Night Ball It seems like the simplest of switch-ups but playing pool basketball or volleyball with a bit of glow-in-the-dark equipment can add interest and entertainment to your game play. You can suit your team up with glow-in-the-dark T-shirts to wear over their bathing suits, get a glow-in-the-dark ball, or even substitute a glow-in-the-dark basketball net for the one that came with your hoop. Most of these glow-in-the-dark items are not chlorine, UV ray, or saltwater-resistant, so you’ll need to remove them at the end of game-play and replace them with your original, pool-quality equipment. Bucket Ball If you’re lucky enough to have a Dunn-Rite AquaHoop floating basketball hoop, you have all you need to play a game of bucket ball. It’s best to have multiple floating hoops for more challenging game play, but even one will do. First, get a hold of some floating bean bags or floating hacky sacks. Your aim is for your team to get as many bean bags or hacky sacks into the floating hoop as possible, taking turns from one team to the next. If you have more than one hoop, both teams can play at the same time or you can position the hoops at different places in the pool. If you have hoops at different places, team members can score more points for making the more challenging shot. This game lends itself to all kinds of iterations. You can use different floating items to score baskets, have a team member move the basket while someone takes a shot, or have everyone jump around to cause the motion of the water to move the baskets. There’s no end to the number of games your friends and family can invent using these simple pieces of equipment. Dunn-Rite Pool Products & Pool Accessories 3rd Generation Family Owned Company with a long history of developing innovative products of the highest quality. Pool Fountains - Combo Units - Pool Volleyball - Pool Basketball