PVC Goal Post

Uses

• Use this fun piece of equipment to practice place-kicking skills in football or soccer.
• Challenge yourself or others with distance and accuracy when kicking field goals!
• Thanks to "The Joys of Boys" for this great idea!

Construction Materials

• 4-5 pool noodles
• 10 feet of 3/4-inch PVC
  • 1: 3-ft piece
  • 2: 2-ft pieces
  • 2: 18-inch pieces
• 2: 3/4-inch PVC elbows (90 degrees)
• 1: 3/4-inch PVC "Tee Joint"
• PVC primer and cement
• Dowel

Instructions for Construction

• Glue and connect all the pieces together to create the field goal post structure.
• Slide or Cut-and-Wrap the pool noodles around the post for safety.
• Tape around the noodles if you had to cut them to fit.
• Stab dowel into the ground and slide post over top of it.
• Visit https://thejoysofboys.com/goal-post/ if you'd like to see the full directions with pictures.

Modifications of Equipment

• Use more PVC and noodles to create a larger goal post, if you have the time and resources.
• Challenge the learner by stepping back with each successful attempt.
• Decorate the post with the colors of your favorite football team (Go Pack Go!).