ASTM F3683-24

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F3683 − 24
Standard Terminology Relating to
Commercially Installed Basketball Equipment, Volleyball
Equipment, Practice Cages and Divider Curtains for Indoor
Public Venues
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3683; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope backboard, n—synonym for basketball backboard; see bas-
ketball backboard.
1.1 This terminology covers definitions related to commer-
cially installed basketball equipment, volleyball equipment,
backboard edge padding, n—cushion on bottom edge and 15
practice cages and gymnasium divider curtains for use in
in. (38 cm) up each side of a rectangular-shaped basketball
public venues such as gymnasium spaces in schools, health
backboard to provide player protection.
clubs, recreation centers, churches and similar facilities avail-
DISCUSSION—Required by National Federation of State High School
able for use by the general public. Terminology may also be
Associations (NFHS), National Collegiate Athletics Association
used for home gyms or other private use facilities. (NCAA), and International Basketball Federation (FIBA) rules.
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are com-
backstop, n—a synonym for basketball backstop; see basket-
monly regarded as the standard. The values given in parenthe-
ball backstop.
ses are typically mathematical conversions to SI units that are
backstop hoist, n—mechanism to wrap or unwrap cable or belt
provided as additional information.
that causes a basketball backstop mast to fold or lower to
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
playing position.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
DISCUSSION—The backstop hoist may be manually or electrically
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
operated.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
backstop winch, n—synonym for backstop hoist; see back-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
stop hoist.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
bank, n—synonym for basketball backboard; see basketball
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
backboard.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
basketball backboard, n—rigid vertical surface to which the
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
goal attaches and may be rectangular or fan shaped and
constructed of glass, fiberglass, wood, steel, aluminum, or
2. Significance and Use
other rigid material.
2.1 This terminology is appropriate for use by gymnasium
DISCUSSION—Backboard, size, material, and shape are determined by
equipment development professionals, owners and institutions,
the governing body that sanctions play at a facility.
installers and contractors, specifiers, and other practitioners in
basketball backstop, n—complete system consisting of a rigid
matters concerning commercially installed indoor basketball
structure, basketball backboard, basketball goal, lifting sys-
equipment, volleyball equipment, practice cages and divider
tem (if folding), goal height adjustment mechanism (if
curtains evaluation, specifications, maintenance, and installa-
present) and other accessory items.
tion.
DISCUSSION—Basketball backstops are considered permanently in-
3. Terminology stalled systems and attached to a building ceiling, floor, or wall, or a
combination thereof.
3.1 Definitions:
basketball goal, n—horizontal circular metal ring through
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
which players try to throw the basketball and may be rigid
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
(stationary) or moveable (breakaway) and will have a
Subcommittee F08.69 on Commercially-Installed Sports-Specific Equipment for
method to attach a basketball goal net.
Use in Public Venues.
DISCUSSION—Basketball goal size and style is set by the governing
Current edition approved April 1, 2024. Published April 2024. DOI: 10.1520/
F3683-24. body that sanctions play at a facility.
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F3683 − 24
basketball rim, n—synonym for basketball goal; see basket- drive tube, n—tube connected to divider curtain, overhead
ball goal. batting/practice cages, throwing cages or equipment with
similar mechanism that rotates to make vertically lifting
batten, n—tube, pipe, or shaft for a gym divider curtain that is
device lift or drop.
intended to help the curtain maintain shape.
DISCUSSION—Typically, cable, belt, or fabric is wrapped on the drive
DISCUSSION—The batten tube also provides weight to allow for
tube to make the curtain operate.
proper curtain operation. Batten is typically enclosed in a pocket or
wrapped in divider curtain fabric.
face of bank, n—distance between the front of the backboard
to the wall behind it.
beam clamp, n—structural fitting that connects the backstop
structure to a building roof support member.
full cradle, n—cradle assembly (see cradle) that vertically
drops all attachment points.
breakaway goal, n—basketball goal with a mechanism that
DISCUSSION—Normally used to work around obstructions such as
allows the goal to hinge or flex or both during play.
HVAC ducts, lights, or something else that may interfere with instal-
DISCUSSION—Breakaway goals reduce stress and strain on other
lation or system operation.
basketball backstop components, especially during slam dunks or when
players hang from the rim.
gym divider curtain, n—hanging fabric that separates a
bridge pipe, n—synonym for bridge tube; see bridge tube. gymnasium area.
DISCUSSION—May be operable or stationary; electrically or manually
bridge tube, n—support tube in the overhead superstructure
operated; lift vertically or draw horizontally; and made of a combina-
that has been reinforced with a truss to allow it to remain
tion of solid vinyl and polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-coated mesh, all vinyl,
rigid over longer spans.
all mesh, a combination of vinyl and netting, or all netting.
ceiling suspended backstop, n—complete basketball system
half cradle, n—cradle assembly (see cradle) that vertically
attached to a building ceiling structure.
drops only a portion of attachment points.
DISCUSSION—It includes the horizontal and vertical structure and
DISCUSSION—Normally used to level attachment points but may also
supports, backboard, goal
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