Who?
Who will be using the goal(s)? Is it going to be used by a child, teenager, or adult? Is the user a beginner, intermediate or advanced player?
What?
What will the individual use the goals for? Is it to improve shooting accuracy, for pick-up games, or to be used at a school, university, or professional game?
Where?
Where do you plan on using the goal(s)? Is it in your backyard, at a high school, or in a stadium? Do you plan on using it indoors or outdoors?
How?
How much do you have to spend? Soccer goals can range in price from $30 for pop-up goals to several thousand dollars for professional soccer goals.
Once you have answered the questions who, what, where and how, you are ready to evaluate the different types of goals and select the one that addresses your needs. Below are the different types of soccer goals. Please make sure when you make your purchase that you check to see if they are sold in pairs or individually.
Pop-up Soccer Goals:
Pop-ups are generally easy to assemble and highly portable. You can use them for indoor play or can stake them in the ground for outdoor play. The size of these goals typically ranges from 2-1/2 feet to 6 feet. Pop-ups are great for small scrimmages when you don't have enough people for someone to play goalie. They are also great for little children who are just learning the game. The goals are sold individually and in pairs and range from $30 to $150.
Folding Telescopic Plastic Soccer Goals:
These folding plastic telescoping goals may adjust to up to 9 different sizes. They are perfect for no-goalie, small-sided soccer games or practices and backyard play. As a backyard and youth goal, it grows with a player's skill and age. For instance, some goals are adjustable from 3'H x 4'W to 5'H x 6'W, with seven sizes in between. These goals are portable and typically easy to assemble. The goals are typically sold individually and range from $100 to $200 each.
Small-Sided Soccer Goals:
Small-sided goals are designed for backyards, youth leagues and skills shooting for all ages. They are typically easy to assemble and breakdown and are sold in pairs. The prices range from a couple hundred dollars to as much as one thousand dollars. The size ranges from 2'H x 3'W to 6'H x 18'W.
League Soccer Goals:
League goals are designed for league play, tournaments, practices and recreational use. They are typically easy store and assemble. Sizes range from 4'H x 9'W to 8'H x 24'W. The goals range in price from a couple hundred dollars to about a thousand dollars, depending on the type of construction.
Official Soccer Goals:
The dimensions of official goals are determined based on age. The younger the age typically means the smaller the goals. Official goals are generally made of steel or aluminum and range in price from about $1,000 to several thousand dollars.
Although there are lots of options, doing your homework before you shop for soccer goals for sale will ensure that you make the right selection.
by : William C Keller
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