Sports Equipment

  In Association Football (Soccer), the goal is the sole method of scoring. It is also the term used for the scoring structure. To score a goal, the ball must pass completely over the goal line between the goal posts and under the crossbar and no rules may be violated (such as touching the ball with the hand or arm).

A rectangular goal is positioned at the middle of each goal line. The inner edges of the vertical goal posts must be 7.3 m (8 yd) apart, and the lower edge of the horizontal crossbar supported by the goal posts must be 2.44 m (8 ft) above the ground. Nets are usually placed behind the goal, but are not required by the Rules.

Soccer nets come in a Junior size and an official size, which usually of a polyetaylene.
Junior size soccer net is 24′ x 4′ x 8′ x 10′ with a 2.5 mm twisted 5 inch square.
Official size comes in various sizes.

Official Size Soccer Net:  24′ x 4′ x 8′ x 10′ with a 2.0 mm twisted 5 inch square
Official Size Soccer Net:  24′ x 4′ x 8′ x 10′ with a 2.5 mm twisted 5 inch square
Official Size Soccer Net:  24′ x 4′ x 8′ x 10′ with a 3.0 mm twisted 5 inch square
Official Size Soccer Net:  24′ x 4′ x 8′ x 10′ with a 3.5 mm twisted 5 inch square
Official Size Soccer Net:  24′ x 4′ x 8′ x 10′ with a 4.0 mm twisted 5 inch square