[lukevanoort]

How about a polycord conveyor or or paddle wheel on the bottom of the goal? It doesn't even have to be motorized, (although that'd be ideal) the dude with a stick could just power it. Sure, it'd be more complex, but I think it could really help the goal out. Our, there could have been two high goals, it'd help the problem and add some more complexity. (Maybe different colored lights?)