摘要 |
A strong, durable, easy-to-use, and relatively low in cost installation system and method that allow soccer nets to be quickly installed and removed from a soccer goal frame. The system can be easily incorporated into new soccer goal frames during manufacture, or retrofitted to existing frames. The system and method use one or more support cords attached to the top and side edges of the soccer net, in addition to a small number of anchoring devices permanently attached to the soccer goal frame in places that minimize player contact but which are easily accessible to those installing or removing the net. Eight anchoring sites are typically used, with four of the anchoring sites being in elevated positions near the top of the soccer goal frame, and the remaining four in positions near to the frame's front and back lower corners. Non-stretchable cords or cables are used where the soccer net is to be permanently attached to a soccer goal frame, while stretchable cords are used where the soccer net remains readily detachable. The support cords stiffen the net to allow for easier handling and enhanced installation speed, as well as rapid net separation from the soccer goal frame, particularly where the net is intended to be readily detachable between uses for off-site storage to protect it from theft, vandalism, and premature deterioration due to weathering elements. The support cords can be woven through holes in the net, or bound to the soccer net with filament.
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