3. Safety Measures
Soccer Goals
Recent investigations carried out on goals installed shortly
has revealed that 41% of the Mini soccer goals, 22% of the
junior goals and 50% of the 5-a side goals have resulted in
failure with respect to the Stability Tests.
4. Safety Measures
According to the FIFA laws, the air
pressure in a football should range from 8.5psi to 15.6psi.
Air Pressure
5. Compensation
Compensation money of £41,500 was given to a man in
2008 owing to damages caused when a goalpost that was not
installed correctly fell on him and lead to teeth and
jaw injuries.
Safety Measures
7. Metal Hooks
Safety Measures
Metal hooks have been banned at the very start
of 2007-2008 season that were used to attach the
net to a goal frame.
8. Goalposts
Safety Measures
All goalposts should be securely anchored to the ground.
Goalposts should never be allowed to be played, swung or
even climbed on.
Goalposts that are portable need to be ensured that they are
assembled correctly.
Goalposts must be disassembled and stored correctly post
use.
Supervision is required in case of children while using
portable goal posts