What material are basketballs made of? - Basketball

push on the back board up to get it to lock. Use the catch plate to bring it down.

http://www.instructionsmanuals.com/

As silly and bizarre as this may sound... just take the pole and raise it to shoulder height and throw onto the grass at an angle. It may take a few attempts but the pole WILL come apart. I know you think I'm crazy ...but it does work. It's almost like a Chinese finger trap.

Should have a union in center of post.

Your either going to have buy a new one which I'm sure you want to be a plan Z. With that said, your going to have to weld it at a position that is not adjustable or is possible weld and screw 2 sides where it can move at the broken angle

It is important to keep your practices fast paced. By doing each drill for no more than five minutes, you allow each player to maintain a high energy level without getting tired of the specific exercise.

Here is a link to the manual you are looking for. I found it on the manufacturer's official site.