How to make a lacrosse goal for $30

[@bigeazyy93]

To keep goal from tipping you may want to fill the bottom of the goal with sand before you finish attaching everything

[@damienbegley8675]

MY FATHER AND I BUILT THIS IN 1990!!! It was my father's idea and I helped him out----but here is the kicker---I COULD ACTUALLY DISASSEMBLE THE DANG THING THROW IT IN A HOME MADE SACK...walk out into a field and put it together. It was truly an out of this world, space age DO IT YOURSELF/FATHER & DAD project. A couple of observations about this design. FIRST IT IS FANTASTIC AND QUICK but the cinder block is bit of a problem. When people shoot on this goal the posts will flex backwards pretty hard and eventually give out; also the inability to absorb the shots and pegged in the back with the weight will only make it less forgiving. My father''s design accounted for this providing stability and structural integrity, preventing it from bending one way or the other; that is we actually extended a pipe withe ease which ran from the center of the cross bar down to the back end. While this did appear a bit odd it nonetheless did the job and it worked like a champ. My friends were astonished by it. Today the athletic stores have some very good alternatives, perhaps a bit pricier but in the end better.

[@BigZLacrosseNetwork]

If you want to make a homemade one, and don't want the PVC posts to break like it does with tis one, then use copper tubing. They make the same joiners/couplers for copper tubing, and its pretty heavy. Might like dent after a lot of shots, but it wont shatter with one hit.

[@gotme753]

i learned more geometry here then i did in my geometry in class

[@DarkForceEight]

Thanks for the vid. As a lax dad with 3 boys playing, I appreciate cheap alternatives so I can keep putting money into better equipment as they outgrow it. For those complaining about zip ties breaking, use rope or velcro or anything else that can hold the net on to the pipe. There are plenty of ways to attach the net that are still cheap.

[@ThoseTwoBros]

I built one a while ago and got the supplies from home depot, only cost me about $25 give or take. But it's a pretty solid goal, lasted me about 2 months before the cracks on the pipes got too serious, and had to be replaced. But if your shots don't hit pipe alot, you'll be fine. Great guide, great video!

[@waterskier91]

I built a similar net, for box lacrosse. The dimensions are 4'X4'. I used ABS instead of PVC. I cut 4 of the pipes at 46.5" and one at 42.5". For the back connection, I used a 45 degree Y, and then added a 22 degree connector to the Y. The 42.5" pipe inserts into the 22. The bottom of the goal to flares out about an inch or two. To finish off the frame, I added a threaded male/female cleanout adapter to the tail of the Y to fill the pipes with sand. The net is a replacement net from walmart.

[@joshsw89]

just a thought, rather than a 'cinder block', why not fill the pipe with sand? the weight should then be evenly distributed and will stop it blowing over or being knocked about in practice.

[@loriblackman9953]

Love this so much. Perfect to get my daughter involved in making this since she's just been learning angles in her 5th grad math and loves playing goalie for her lacrosse team. Thank you for making this video!

[@duenge]

I need to build one soon, and the one in my mind was just as you made it....a question though, you showed a pair of carriage bolts at the beginning....am I missing something? Goog job, good dad....Tom

[@gB-gm7vy]

It’s like a trig word problem that came to life. Good thing there aren’t any curves in the goal’s frame, or this guy would have to take derivative LOL.

[@seththompson24]

Nice job! Maybe sand bags or load pebbles can be added to the rear pipes before gluing

[@roman1766]

Many people have expressed their concerns over the pipes possibly cracking. My son (he's 9) has been using it for a year and so far, so good. I'll be the first to say this is NOT intended to be used in a real game for any level, let alone high school and college. Will it last forever? I seriously doubt it. However, is it a cheap way to have a goal in your backyard for your kid to practice shots and a few dodges toward the goal? Absolutely!

[@roman1766]

Black84camero - many people have said the same thing and I've replied many times: due to limitations in the materials being used (cpvc piping) you are stuck using what parts are available. A longer base would require the angle at the back to be more acute (tighter) but the first angle available in cpvc joints is 90°. Thus, by the rigid rules of geometry, the bottom is what it is.

[@roman1766]

@blast - yes you're right about the regulation size thing. However with the limits of the parts available, you're somewhat stuck with the dimensions: the 90 degree connectors dictate the length of the legs along the ground. You simply can't make the legs longer and still use a 90 degree angle (think about it - if you make it 7' long, the hypotenuse (side opposite the angle and the front of the goal) is by definition longer unless you can make a tighter angle at the back - but those aren't made.

[@jknoxville88]

Just an idea for those of you. It will be much safer to either fill the bottom tubes with sand or use a sand bag instead of a cinder block.

[@black84camaro]

Great vid. Very informative, that may have been you problem with it being so heavy in the front, that the poles in the back weren't long enough to compensate. Out of curiosity, wouldn't that make the poles in the back also 5'7"?

[@MrJawelsh]

Nice video, also what you can do instead of using a cinder block in the back is once you have the bottom of the triangle glued, fill it with some sand or water.

[@roman1766]

You're right. I'm not 6'4"...actually I'm about 6' 4.5". In the section where I dry fit the pipes, I had cut them too long because I forgot to account for the length of the connectors and the goal was about 6'6" at that point. If you watch to the end when I've corrected this error, you will see that I am much taller than the 6' OPENING. If you still are not satisfied with that answer, I'm more than happy to show you my driver's license.

[@seankennedy6709]

Maybe on the bottom two pvc pipes you could load them with sand or pebbles two keep the weight from being top heavy to bottom heavy.

[@lukeconnell1501]

fill the bottom pipes with sand to make it heavier. avoids bouncing around if you hit post.

[@donbran92]

maybe if you fill the pipes with sand the chances of shatter them with a shot will decrease, also will be more dificult to push if someone runs in to it. It doesnt matter if it is heavier or fragile, is just for training ...

[@roman1766]

Tom - good eye on the carriage bolts. Originally, I was going to run them vertically through the base to use as spikes to hold the goal to the ground but decided not to. Thus, you missed nothing but caught much.

[@MrSapayne]

i like the idea. i think you should make a mini lax net you could also make the back a square so it doesnt tip over and the home improvement probably also has netting you could use for the net

[@EthanTheGoalie]

Should you weight it so that it doesn't fall over too easily? The back looks pretty unstable...

[@LifeAsMike16]

some advice: you dont want you net tight because it will eventually rip if it doesnt have slack for the shot. also you could string the net to the pipes all around rather then using zipties which also will easily break. and lastly if you go with the looser net like you should, you could take some rope and weave it through the net going from the top corner, down to the V in the back to hold up some slack. but otherwise pretty sick design dude

[@robdb1993]

Great video thanks. I did this with scaffolding pipes, so much more durable but a bit more expensive

[@MrCowspots]

i just built this and used for like 48 hours straight. i have to say i must have hit the pipes 10-20 times each and its like a normal goal it bounces right off. The only thing i would reccomend is to string the net like a normal goal. I had to replace alot of them.

[@EAGLESxLAXER]

really good and for 40 bucks you cant beat it.... great for small kids

[@therealowenharvey]

you can fill the pvc with water to weigh it down after you glue most of it together

[@roman1766]

@blast con't - also since you're stuck with 90 degree connectors, (there are 45/135's too, but you need more acute, not obtuse angles), the two front 90 degree connectors on the ground have to be turned to make 45 degree angles (a triangle (looking down from above) has 180 degrees total = 90 + 45 +45). If you find a way around this, I'd love to know!

[@jakeabraham7571]

There is also just a theorem where the hypotenuse in a 45, 45, 90 is rad 2 times the equal sides.

[@gB-gm7vy]

This guy really pulled out the Pythagorean Theorum to build a lacrosse goal 🤦‍♂️ Lmao.

[@edwarddinardo8685]

Fill bottom pipes with sand to prevent falling without the cinder block

[@roman1766]

Yes, in a regulation goal they are. However, I have made numerous responses to similar comments that because of limitations in the materials being used, the back cannot extend out to regulation size. If you need a more detailed explanation as to why, read through my many comments regarding this.

[@partyboycjg54]

In my opinion youre better off getting a $100 backyard goal from Dicks because in total youre spending about $120-130 total because of the net

[@roman1766]

@linkmager99 I wouldn't use 1.5" PVC. It's only marginally cheaper and not as strong (you might save $5 if even that). Can you use a tarp instead of a net? Sure...if you want to make a giant sail or kite! One good gust of wind and it's gone....

[@jonathanknickerbocker3273]

would it be a good idea to fill the pvc with some sort of concrete to prevent cracking?

[@gmc310]

Fill the bottom pipes with sand. That may stop it from tipping.

[@mr.bogusbear650]

"Not perfect" that's awesome man! Thanks a lot for this, keep it up

[@SkatingMD]

Put some led tape on the inside of the back corner piece to make it back heavy without using a cynder block

[@Chavez667]

Im 26 and made one of these for the beach, my shots have hit the post fine and its just moved or bounced off. Great Idea for any Middy/Attack wanting to shoot casually or for any beach pick up game.....

[@roman1766]

It was a re-purposed net from another piece of equipment...so not exact fit and not brandnew. But serves the purpose.

[@smokinbarrelairsoft]

Couldnt you just make the back triangle longer instead of needing a cinder block??

[@GingerStrings]

Good idea, and helpful for young players. But at highschool maybe even middle school one crossbar shot and its over. Also you dont get the "ding" noise and thats satisfying to hear

[@spencerlaughlin2416]

the cynder block shouldnt be there because if the lax ball bounces off it could kill your kids and shatter windows

[@Diari]

Kill

[@prrico217]

You sir, are a great man. Very crafty and extraordinary at geometry. Keep up the good videos.

[@MrTheGuyWhoJustWon]

hey so im getting a 6'x6'x7' net so doesn't that mean that the two pipes that will make the base will have to be 7' instead of 6'. How do i do that?

[@erik22lax]

I made my own lacrosse goal but I made a 5x5 instead since the PVC sections are 10 feet long each. My goal looks like 2 track hurdles basically instead of a v on the bottom.

[@lilymarez]

where did you get a net for $12 or so.. and what was it made of.

[@roman1766]

@ndalax7 - This isn't intended for college players in a full-contact, 100% regulation game. It's for your kids in the backyard as a practice goal. As for the pipes shattering, I'm a 6'4" 250 lb guy who can shoot a lax ball pretty hard and it's withstood direct hits from me. Will it outlast a regulation, official goal? No....but for $30 it's a pretty good backyard bargain for your kids.

[@MrCarmelLax]

just for those people saying they would break the pipe, you're supposed to hit the back of the net, not the pipe

[@shannonpickworth4435]

i did this, it does not hold up for shooting corners, if u hit the crossbar it just busts.

[@Mattjc7845]

In response, you should use something other than PVC. That defeats the purpose of the low budget I understand, As your kid grows, and shot speed increases, PVC will break WAY TOO EASILY. Upgrade to metal piping. The elbow joints allow for any base angle due to the threads. Take into account the length of the joints, so the length of pipes for the sides and crossbar will be short of 6ft. It will last, and all that needs to happen cap the base pieces.

[@MrCjhockey7]

How durable is this because I have broken PVC pipe before please respond

[@roman1766]

@GoofyLongBoarder455 - oh...one other thing. I noticed that when I cut the 6' top pipe down to 5'7" (to account for the 90 degree couplings), the two legs to the back should be cut down to 3'11" from 4', otherwise the goal at the bottom is slightly larger than 6' while the top of the opening is right at 6'.

[@uttechm]

Today I went to me local ACE and they actually have 60° angle pieces so that would be perfect!

[@elektrikman34]

Mitch Uttech you only need 90 degree fittings.

[@HighNoonGaming]

hey a real net is held down with these u shaped rings that ar put into the ground at the bottoms..this could help it from being top heavy like u said.

[@dreadheadjesse]

I think this is really neat and I am glad you care enough about the sport to do this step by step. Everyone in America has a right to their opinion; even if they are wrong! hahaha

[@worldcrap12]

Nice dad shorts, lovin it lol nice video

[@iloveactivities6]

This is incredible hahaha. Very very well done sir. Thanks a ton im 16 and i absolutely do not feel like buying a goal.

[@iloveactivities6]

what should i use for netting? Its almost as expensive as a goal!! D:

[@SirKennington]

I made this and it only cost like 20 and works great and the pipes are durable

[@2554ryguy]

i tried using zip ties for holes in my net... they keep breaking do you know how to fix holes?

[@evanpelkey7864]

I don't thing you realize you can use a 90 degree angle for the connecting pipe turn things then adjust it to a 60 degree angle

[@gregorychildress4437]

what s the exact amount of pipe needed to make this

[@Collective_Unknown]

I have a regular goal and they came with zip ties I broke them in 10 mins so use nylon string instead

[@matthiasschulze393]

my grandfather made me one out of 4 inch pvc pipe......that was back in 1986, good times

[@MultiSuperboy22]

for net guys use mesh or tarpaulin

[@roman1766]

@roman1766 - forgot to add that when the hypotenuse of an isosceles triangle is fixed (the front of the goal is 6' by regulation) and the angle opposite the hypotenuse is fixed (due to parts limitations), mathematically the length of the other two sides is predetermined.

[@blackburnr0615]

Put sand in the bottom if the center block doesn't work

[@roman1766]

Yes, PVC can break, however so far, so good. And YES! using metal piping completely defeats the low-budget purpose. Realize the goal of this goal is CHEAP, not necessarily longevity. If you want to go with metal pipe, instead of dealing with making that yourself, just buy a regulation metal goal.

[@SourNippls]

Hey, this is a great video. Thanks for the tutorial

[@hennyclaus]

you can fill the bottom PVC's with sand so that it doesnt tip

[@roman1766]

@jack - pretty sure I outline what is needed at the beginning of the video. But to recap, you'll need three, 10' sections of 2" PVC piping (get four just in case you make a mistake...it's cheap), five 90 degree PVC couplings, and PVC primer and glue. Of course you'll need a net and zipties to attach it. Tools needed are a saw, measuring tape and snips.

[@KnifenNoobz]

Great video :) Keep up the good work!

[@Willsdocs]

Rockin' the Boy Scout shorts

[@eam3211]

No it won't. Each pipe is about 1.5in thick. Unless you're Paul Rabil it won't break.

[@NikkyRacks]

do the angles change if im making it extend out 7feet?

[@roman1766]

@XtremeSkater123 - yes the angles would change however PVC connectors for those angles aren't available. You could extend it out to 7' if you make the back square and not a triangle.

[@mrmuffins951]

Why didn't you fill the pipes at the bottom with sand to keep it down

[@aidan8566]

I was thinking the same thing

[@roman1766]

@gotme753 - hopefully your comment about learning more geometry here than in class was a good one and not meant to say the video was a snooze! :)

[@roman1766]

Yes, I realize that. However, if you go through the comments (and the video) I explain that there is a limitation of design due to the materials used. Plus, this is not intended to be used in a game. It's for practice, so the depth is irrelevant.

[@muenchman17]

that is pretty cool i will try that thanks

[@PregnantDogsOG]

the pipes in the back are each 7 feet.

[@sportswarlock]

what about the top angles what dergree do they have to be

[@roman1766]

@CRMSK8 - a saw @tannerphilly35 - in making the goal with PVC you are forced to use the Pythagorean theorem because all you have to work with are right angle connectors. True in a regulation goal it's an acute angle.

[@roman1766]

@jeffmxx - glad to hear it worked out for you. @BS you are a smart kid...good for you

[@LightWeightMe]

I used the zip ties too! but they ripped off super fast

[@roman1766]

@Cassidybros - yes. But this isn't intended to be a regulation goal except for the opening. Due to limitations in available materials, you can't make the back 7' long. See my response above to @sito1104

[@roman1766]

@DesirinqHD - Maybe looking down from above but a regulation lax goal has a square, 6'x6' opening.

[@LaxGoalieRat]

came here to learn how to build a goal, left with a masters in geometry

[@ethantoms69]

THX!!!!! that helped alot

[@XXCHEETOSXX14]

What web site or something can I get a net under 30 dollers?

[@drrai2013]

Have you studied Intellitus Cash System? (do a google search for it) It is a quick and easy way for you to make much more cash fast.

[@Darkracer28]

howd you get all of that for $30?

[@Happyjack667]

What happens when i rip bar down ?

[@roman1766]

@sito1104 - see my many comments which answer your question about the geometry of the goal. In short, yes it should be longer, but in this case you are limited by the materials available (PVC piping and connectors). To keep the goal opening at 6' (that's the important thing for practice) while making the back longer, the angle at the back would become more acute (narrower). This is basic geometry (draw it on paper and you'll see). More acute PVC connectors aren't available.

[@chandlergrimes2192]

I like the way he had a five year old kid try it out so it wouldn't totally colapse

[@floobo]

Brilliant video