Introduction: How to Make a Soccer Goal
How to make a soccer goal using just pvc and rope
Step 1: Gather the Materials
1) Gather Materials
1” PVC Pipe
-Four- 36 inches
-Two- 51 inches
-Three- 29 inches
-Three- 31 inches
-Two- 27 inches
-Three- 4 inches
PVC Fittings
-Two - 90 Degree Elbow
-Six- 45 Degree Elbow
-Two - T-Connector
-Four - Corner connectors
-Netting/ 400 ft of Rope
-30 Zipties
Tools
-Tape Measurer
-Ruler
-Tape
-Powerdrill
-3/8 Drillbit
-PVC Pipe Cutter
Step 2: Constructing the Two Sides
2)
Cutting your PVC Pipe
One- 4 inches
One- 51 inches
One- 29 inches
One- 31 inches
One- 27 inches
PVC Connectors
Two- Corners Connector
Two- 45 degree Connector
One- 90 degree Connector
A) Use the 90 degree connector to connect the 51 inch pipe to the 27 inch pipe
B)From the 27 inch pipe attach a corner connector
C) From the corner connecter attach a 31 inch pipe.
D) From the 31 inch pipe attach a 45 degree connector
E) From the 45 degree connector attach a 4 inch pipe
F) Attach the 4 inch pipe and the 51 inch pipe with a corner connector
G) Repeat steps A-F to create the other side.
Step 3: Connecting the Sides
2)
Cutting your PVC Pipe
Four - 38 inches
PVC Connectors
Two- T-Connector
A) Connect two of the 38 inch pipe to the T-Connector, so that they are inline
B) Repeat step A
C) Connect the two sides together from the corner connecter
Step 4: Building Your Net
This is going to be the most time consuming part of your project
Things you need:
-Drill and 3/8 drillbit
-Rope
-Ruler
A) Drill holes on every piece of PVC 2" apart (It may be easier to drill the holes when everything is not attached)
B) Starting at a corner start thread the rope between the holes directly across the starting hole
C) Continue going back and forward until all of the holes are filled going vertical
D) Then fill all of the holes going horizontal, but weave the string between the vertical lines
E) Congratulations you have a new soccer net!