Soccer training goal
US4286786A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 1978 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2063/001
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A soccer training goal comprising, a goal frame with a net connected thereto which defines a goal space with a goal opening. An inclined plate is connected to the goal frame at the bottom of the goal space and is inclined downwardly toward the goal opening, whereby a soccer ball kicked into the goal space will initially be retained within the goal space by hitting the net, whereby the net absorbs the impact of the ball and then rolls out of the goal back to the practicing kicker. An adjustment device may be connected between the inclined plate and the goal frame to allow for the variation of the incline on the inclined plate to vary the speed at which the soccer ball leaves the goal space. The inclined plate may further be positioned vertically and provided with markings such as for example, numbers 1 to 10 to act as a soccer ball target to be utilized in accuracy shooting practice. The soccer training goal may be collapsible to allow for its portability and include a field sight, a counting device and a target which can be utilized for accuracy shooting in conjunction with the inclined plate. A triangular block is positioned on the plate to deflect the soccer ball away from the ta…
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