How to Make a Goal for Street Hockey

Traffic threatens street hockey. You'll likely hear, "Car!" as traffic approaches and see the players scurry to the side of the road. One will pick up the ball and other will help carry the hockey nets into someone's driveway. The car passes, the game is on and the players return to the street. Street hockey goals need to be lightweight, durable and cheap because of this ever-present threat. Make your own easily replaced hockey net.

Things You'll Need

  • Small-tooth saw
  • 10-foot lengths of 1/2-inch PVC pipe, 2
  • 3-way 1/2-inch PVC connectors, 2
  • 1/2-inch PVC elbow connectors, 6
  • Chicken wire or sports netting
  • Large bag of 8-inch zip ties
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Instructions

    • 1

      Use a tape measure, marker and small-tooth saw to cut nine pieces of PVC pipe. Cut one piece 31 inches, two pieces 24 inches, four pieces 21 inches and two pieces 18 inches. Measure twice, cut once.

    • 2

      Create two identical crossbars. Slide the four 21-inch lengths of PVC into the consecutive ports of the three-way connectors. Pop four elbow connectors onto the open ends.

    • 3

      Make the base of the hockey goal assembly. Place one crossbar onto the ground and fit two 18-inch pipes into the open elbow ports. Pop two more elbow ports onto the ends of the 18-inch pieces. Lay the assembly flat on the ground in a U shape with all open ports facing up.

    • 4

      Assemble the face of the hockey net. Create an upside down U shape by fitting the 24-inch lengths of pipe into the other crossbar. Slide the available ends of the 24-inch lengths of pipe into the open elbow ports of the base.

    • 5

      Put the 31-inch support pipe into the open three-way port of the base. Step on the base crossbar and push it toward the face of the hockey net. Fit the available end of the support pipe into the open three-way connector port on the top crossbar.

    • 6

      Lay a swath of chicken wire or sports net over the back of the hockey goal assembly. Fold the net around the goal face pipes and secure the net to the frame with zip ties. Cut any excess net with scissors.