How to Make Miniature Field Goals

Once upon a time, "fantasy football" had nothing to do with pouring over stats and updating pretend rosters on the Internet. It used to mean a backyard brawl, through a pile of fallen leaves, over six ounces of orange foam. If you want to reclaim that era, build your own personal Lambeau Field in your own backyard, complete with hashmarks, pylons and, of course, a pair of uprights to serve as miniature field goals.

Things You'll Need

  • 6 pieces of pre-cut PVC pipes (equal length, 5 feet to 8 feet)
  • 2 elbow connectors
  • 4 T-connectors
  • Yellow spray paint
  • Newspaper
  • 2 pieces of red ribbon
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lay all six PVC pipes down on a bed of old newspaper in your backyard or garage. Spray paint each pipe on all sides. Do the same for all of the T-connectors and elbow connectors. This will eliminate unsightly scuff marks and make your goalposts closer to "regulation." Let them dry overnight.

    • 2

      Select an appropriate spot in your backyard with enough space to accommodate up to 64 square feet. This should be at one end of your designated "field", unless you plan on simply using your goal posts to practice field goals. You should also pick a spot It where ball won't go flying into your neighbor's yard.

    • 3

      Attach two of the T-connectors to two pipes. Make sure they face each other.

    • 4

      Connect a third PVC pipe to the other two pipes perpendicularly. You should now have the beginnings of a set of "uprights" in an H-shape. Adjust the height of the "crossbar" in accordance with your needs. Just don't set them to high or too low. Too low, and the crossbar is meaningless because anyone with moderate leg strength and an average sense of direction can nail a field goal or extra point. Too high, and you basically have an archway that no one can clear.

    • 5

      Tie a red ribbon on the top of one end of your goalposts. The ribbons will serve as a barometer of wind direction, which can be critical in a backyard football game, especially in the wintry playoffs. At the other end, attach two T-connectors perpendicular to the crossbar.

    • 6

      Slide two additional PVC pipes through the T-connectors, leaving at least one foot of pipe on one end (facing the end zone and field). On the other end, attach the two elbow connectors, then attach another pipe parallel to the cross bar. This should form a rectangular shape that will serve as the base of your goalpost.