Propose possible fixes for high goals

[Curt Henderson]

Originally Posted by ToddF

So instead of just complaining about balls bouncing out of the high goals, let's work together as a community to solve this problem for FIRST. Does anyone have any proposals for how to solve this problem? Things to consider in your answer:
- effectiveness
- ease of installation and removal during field setup and teardown
- cost
- time to implement. If it can't be implemented by week 2 competitions, it doesn't help.
- aesthetics. Should blend in with the high tech look of the field and not look like something that was duct taped on at the last minute.

OK, go...

Ok here is my idea for a simple quick fix. Use 1/16" thick polycarbonate cut into 4" wide x 12" long strips. Bend them at 4" on the 12 " length to 45 degrees. Now screw them(on the 4" face) to the back of the goal wall along the top of the opening so the remaining 8" is hanging down towards the goal opening. These will be very flexible when the ball hits them as it is scored yet be very durable when the ball tries to bend them backwards. These fingers could be added every 12" along the goal opening to minimize the field modification time.