Little Tikes Basketball Hoop Locking Mechanism Improved

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I picked up a basketball hoop for our daughter to play with. My wife was unaware that the locking mechanism holding the head steady was missing, so I created one myself. To make opening and closing easier, I incorporated a recessed area into it. Additionally, I added drainage holes to prevent mold and mildew from forming. The design is printed in ABS, but using PLA would likely achieve the same result. After attaching it to the top trim ring, I tested it out and was pleased with how well it worked!