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Re: Propose possible fixes for high goals
Our team purchased some corrugated polycarbonate at Menards for use on our robot that only cost around $45.00 for a 4'x8' sheet. This is the same material used to cover greenhouses. It is clear and would look good. From the stands, you probably wouldn't even see it.

As for attaching it...zip ties on top of the pipes would work I think. Quick and cheap. The polycarbonate is only 1/4" thick so that shouldn't affect the ball going through the goal.

Cost? If the pipes are 2' apart, 3 sheets should take care of the whole field (3 half sheets per end). Total cost of around $150 per field. Seems reasonable to me.
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