PILA group® advises that a soccer goal must be selected carefully as it impacts various aspects of the game including the pitch.
The soccer goal’s effect on the pitch should be at the top of the list when selecting a suitable goal post. According to PILA, pitch maintenance goes beyond the aesthetic aspect of keeping the grounds looking good to creating a safe playing surface for all users. A well-maintained pitch will also allow the best ball response resulting in a better game.
To ensure the best pitch management, PILA group recommends portable soccer goals over semi-permanent soccer goals for the following reasons:
1. Goalkeepers
A well maintained goal area will keep the goalie safe and enhance their performance by allowing them more flexibility to move around. Apart from reducing wear in the goal area as they are removed at the end of the game, portable soccer goals don’t require footings.
2. Surface
Suitable for both natural and synthetic surfaces, portable soccer goals offer the best option when the field has to be shared or there is no approval for use of concrete on the pitch from the local council.
3. Manoeuvrability
Specifically designed for simple handling and moving around, portable soccer goals are engineered to take advantage of the cantilever effect with their wide detachable wheels providing even weight distribution.
When secured and used properly, portable goals offer the best and safest option for soccer. PILA played a major role in the development of ACCC’s portable/moveable soccer goal post meeting Australian Standard AS 4866.1-2007 mandatory standards. PILA manufactures the safest goal posts exceeding Australian and international standards.
