| The Soccer Net - The Mesh That Stops the Balls | | | | What to Choose |
| "No more chasing the ball." | | | | A larger net made with a thicker cord will cost more |
| Without a soccer net, a soccer goal is just a big box. | | | | up-front, but will last longer. If you think that this is |
| The balls won't stop.Visit Here Now | | | | not important, you may want to think again. A net |
| They would just make you chase them all over the | | | | will receive a lot of balls during a practice or during |
| place. So whether you have a local practice field or a | | | | games. Each time a ball hits the net it will affect the |
| backyard goal, a soccer net is a good investment. | | | | mesh. And every game or practice is going to see |
| Huh? | | | | some bodies getting tangled up in that mesh. It will all |
| Just so you understand, the soccer net attaches to a | | | | have its effect on how long the net will last. You can |
| frame that is the soccer goal. The mesh that you | | | | decide what is important to you. I suggest that if the |
| attach to that frame is what prevents having to | | | | player age is 12 or older you will need at least a 3mm |
| chase balls all over the place during a practice or | | | | cord. |
| game. If the balls are going into the net. | | | | Putting up The Net |
| Construction | | | | Attachments |
| Most soccer nets are made from polyethylene plastic | | | | * Most goals come equipped with clips or bars |
| or nylon cording. The diameter of the separate | | | | to fasten the net onto the frame. |
| strands can range from 2mm to 5mm in diameter. | | | | * For existing goals, clips can be bought |
| This is the cord thickness. The holes, or openings in | | | | separately and you can install them yourself. |
| the mesh can range from 2.5 inches to 5 inches. The | | | | * Velcro-type strips are also available to wrap |
| standard designs are either a honeycomb, (like the | | | | around the poles to fasten the net. But these will |
| cereal), or square pattern. | | | | probably need to be replaced often. |
| Sizing | | | | * You can use twine or rope but it is really a |
| Because there are different sizes of soccer goals | | | | pain to cut and replace on a regular basis. |
| made for practice, pick-up, mini games, or full field | | | | * Some people suggest using bungee cords. I |
| games, there are different sizes of soccer nets. To | | | | say NO! The hooks can be very dangerous if |
| ensure that you get the right size net heed the | | | | someone runs into them. I do not feel that they are |
| following guidelines: | | | | safe enough. |
| * Height - distance between the ground and | | | | Anchors |
| the crossbar. | | | | * Many goals come with anchors or stakes to |
| * Width - distance between the 2 posts. | | | | secure the mesh to the ground. |
| * Top Depth - Distance from front crossbar to | | | | * You should have an anchor system in place |
| top corner of the frame. | | | | on all soccer goals. |
| * Bottom Depth - distance from goal post to | | | | Backup |
| back crossbar on the ground. | | | | As time passes and more balls and people go into the |
| Having these measurements accurate will help you | | | | net, they get worn and eventually will tear. |
| get the right net right away. If you are unsure, | | | | Therefore, it is a good idea to have an extra set of |
| always buy larger as you can double up the mesh if | | | | soccer nets on hand for when this happens. Being |
| necessary. | | | | prepared is always a good idea. |