With basketball season in full swing, what better time than now to get family, friends and neighbors involved in a game of three-on-three? So grab your basketball and head outdoors for a pick-up game. Thanks to Lifetime Products -- the world's leading maker of home basketball equipment -- you can practice your 15-foot jump shot and killer crossover dribble in your own driveway or backyard.

Whether it's a game of Knockout -- where you need to make shots in order to "knock out" other players in the game -- or the ever popular game of HORSE, Lifetime's basketball systems help players of all ages and skill levels create a home court configured exactly to fit their needs. Players can take advantage of Lifetime's pneumatic height-adjust pole to easily change the hoop height, so a game of Around the World -- where players shoot from different places on the court -- is manageable for even the most beginner players.

Available as in-ground or portable units, Lifetime's home basketball systems are built to withstand tough weather conditions and the most aggressive game play. Featuring a shatter-proof polycarbonate backboard and shock-absorption rims, these home basketball systems are ideal for a neighborhood slam dunk or lay-up contest. Backed by a five-year warranty, players can choose a complete system or select from various backboard and rim combinations.

For those looking for a serious game, Lifetime's Court Marking Tool Kits help you turn any driveway into a basketball court with marking tools and regulation layout dimensions. Other basketball accessories such as hoop chutes and extension brackets also provide players with the necessary tools to get their game on.

Lifetime home basketball systems are available at Lifetime.com or at mass merchandise and sporting good stores nationwide, such as Dick's Sporting Goods, The Sports Authority, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Costco, Fred Meyer, K-Mart. Lifetime's complete line of home basketball systems range from $69 to $1,599 depending upon model. For more information on basketball systems from Lifetime Products, please visit .