Pop Up Soccer Goal

I'm a soccer coach and have been using the 6 ft. PUGG goals during training sessions for the last 10 years. I use them every practice. Twice a week during outdoor season, and up to ten practices a week during indoor season. These goals are perfect for small-sided practice scrimmages! I've used them for 6 v 6 scrimmages, but usually split the group up and have multiple 3 v 3 scrimmages going at the same time. These goals are also great for 1 v 1 and 2 v 2, and for various soccer drills. I personally own 4 sets of 6 ft. PUGG goals. Earlier this year I purchased 20 sets to be used for a soccerfest for 660 soccer players in the ages 6 thru 18. I got my first set of 6 ft. PUGG goals for my birthday 10 years ago. This set lasted for 8 years of abuse, when finally the attachment for the third peg ripped from the backside of the goal. I still use the set for indoor practices though. The PUGG goals come with three plastic anchoring pegs to stake down the goal. The pegs are attached to the goal with elastic bands. Two pegs are attached to the corners at the front of the goal and the third peg is attached to the back of the goal. I usually only anchor the goal down with the peg that is attached to the back of the goal, by staking it through the ring at the back of the goal and then into the ground. When it's very windy, then I anchor the goal that's facing the wind also down with the pegs attached to the front corners. Tell your players to never force the pegs into the ground with their cleats, because they will break! Always use your hands. When the ground gets hard after a long drought, I always look for dandelions and drive the pegs smoothly down into the ground through the center of the dandelion. In 10 years, I had to replace four pegs. I broke the first one myself (because I hadn't read the instructions that said not to force the pegs into hard ground). The other three broke when players used their cleats to force the pegs down into the ground. No worries though. Each set comes with three replacement pegs. And PUGG sells replacement pegs on their website ($7.95 for a set of 6). PROS: 1) Very easy to set up and take down. 2) Light weight. Weighing just 7 lbs per set. 3) Compact. They fold into a teardrops shape with a length of 46 inch a width of 32 inch. Both goals flat into the carrying bag take approx. 1 inch. 4) Easy to transport. Comes with carrying bag with carrying strap. You can easily carry three sets over one shoulder and still have your hands free to carry other equipment. 5) Easy to store. The loop at the top of the teardrop shaped carrying case allows for hanging them from nail or hook flat on your garage wall. 6) Pegs are attached to the goal with elastic bands so you won't loose them. (I also have a set of 6 ft. Fold-A-Goal pop-up goals, but those come with loose metal stakes that easily get lost.) 7) Durability. My first set lasted for 8 years. 8) All weather. Rain or shine. 9) Excellent service. I contacted PUGG directly after receiving one of the goals with a peg that had an improperly manufactured elastic band. They sent me a set of replacement pegs free of charge. 10) The kids love them! CONS: 1) Pegs aren't indestructible. They will break when forced into hard ground. 2) Goals will almost flatten in very strong winds. (However, they won't blow away when anchored into the ground with the pegs.) So in summary: Forget about playing with cone goals, get a set of PUGG goals! I highly recommend these goals to any and every coach, as well as to parents for their kids to use in the backyard. Note: When shopping for a set of PUGG goals, be aware of the fact that they also sell single goals. Double check that you are buying a set of two goals before finalizing your order!

I don't rate very many products, but given that we use these just about every day, I figured I should probably share my good experience. We bought some PVC goals about 2 years ago. They worked pretty well for awhile, but as time wore on they disintegrated. So for my son's 5th birthday we got this set of 2 PUGG goals. We've had them for a few months now, and they are working great. To make these last longer I wanted to be able to take them down after each use and put them away so the sun didn't destroy them. Just about every day my boys want to go out back and play soccer. It has not been a big hassle to put these away, and they are holding up great so far. I don't see a single sign of wear and tear so far. I have been very pleased. There are many pros to list, so I will be brief. 1) Good durability 2) Ease of setup 3) Features to stake the goal down are integrated and work well 4) The size of these is perfect when you have a kid (my oldest is 7) that wants to play goalie 5) The bag is easy to carry around and putting the goals in it can be done very quickly (although you do have to do both at once, one at a time will get the corner of the second one tangled in the net of the first) 6) Price - I did a fair amount of comparison shopping and being able to get these for $80 bucks was a great deal. Most of the time you have to buy these one at a time, and those will run $50-75. Getting a pair for $80 was great. And since the quality of these is so good, I don't expect needing to buy another goal for 10+ years. The one and only con I would give them is that the method to fold them back up might be an issue for someone more petite. I'm 6'5" and 200 pounds and it has taken a little practice to be able to twist these up and fold them back into a storable position. I could see someone with a smaller wingspan than I having trouble. Getting the 4 foot goals would probably be much easier. Also one adult and a 7-8 year old could probably tag team it really easily. The problem is that you have to grab one side and pull it, then with your other hand grab and twist the corner of the frame on the other side. Creating kind of a twisting scissor effect with your arms. Not even a big enough problem to knock it down a star, but worth mentioning to an online buyer.

What stands out immediately is the portability and ease of use. The goal literally pops open for setup and folds down in seconds for storage, a boon for spontaneous matches and when the kids are eager to play without delay. The size is perfect for our backyard space, making it feel like a real soccer field but on a scale that's manageable and doesn't take over the entire yard. Durability is impressive; it has withstood numerous games and the occasional errant kicks without any signs of wear and tear. The material feels robust, and the included anchoring pegs ensure it stays firmly in place, avoiding any interruptions from a goal that shifts out of position. The goal's visibility is also a plus. The bright color stands out against the grass, making it easy for the kids to focus on their target during those high-energy play sessions. It's an added layer of fun that keeps them moving and practicing their soccer skills with enthusiasm. I have noticed the goal is lightweight, so while it's easy to move around, it might need extra securing in windy conditions. This hasn't been much of an issue for us, though, as the kids are more than happy to chase after a wayward goal - just part of the fun!

This is one of my favorite equipment for small sided games. It provides a visual of the objective (score a goal) and forces the players to concentrate on their shots. I use it for U12 and under games up to about 5v5 and grid size about 20yd x 30yd...maybe bigger grid if I have non-trad setup. I have two pairs so it allows a lot of variation if I want to make match-related games of 8v8. I also have the two pairs of the smaller 4 foot PUGGs but don't find that as useful as they are a bit too small. The carry bag with should strap is great. After 6 months of use 2x week, no problems. I ask my players not to kick the ball out from the side or behind the goal as this would obviously be a big reason the fabric or net tears. A few additional notes: 1. This 6 foot PUGG is more realistically like 5 foot wide by 3 foot high net. The 4 foot PUGG is more like 3.5x3 foot WxH. It probably does stretch out to 6 foot but I hesitate to put that much tension...either that or they count the elastic banded pegs toward the length??? 2. If you get these, I would suggest multiple pairs and to watch the Coerver training video series as they show a variety of set ups for small sided games (1v1 thru maybe 5v5). But for typical match-play 8v8 scrimmages in a 40 x 60 yd grid, these are a bit too small...I use training poles or larger goals/rebounders instead because the field is too crowded to make a shot from the distance and pressure the players face. 3. Takes about 20 seconds to set up each one. The pegs are hard plastic but easy to break if the ground is hard and pushing in by hand. They include a few extra pegs, but don't take the chance as the pegs are probably hard to replace. I use a 8oz. mini hammer (also sold on Amazon, Sears, and some hardware stores) to pound in the pegs regardless of soft or hard ground.

I have two sets (4) of these goals that I bring to my adult soccer practice every week. We play on turf, so the goals cannot be pegged into the ground. The way that I have solved this issue is to lay a brick, large rock, or someone's soccer bag on the back of the net. This keeps the goal in place very well. As for the issue of the goals not being large enough for adults- we usually play with two goals side-by-side on each side of the field, and this seems to work just fine. This way, the goals span 12 feet wide (compared to a 24 foot full-sized goal). We have also used these goals on the gym floor for indoor soccer. Again, the pegs cannot be used in this situation. A bag of soccer equipment can help to keep the bag in place, as the goal tends to slip around even more on the slippery gym floor surface. When a ball is shot hard into the net without anything holding it down, the net does move. I have not found this to be a problem though, because when I retrieve the ball from the net, I can easily just pull the back forward a foot to where it was. My goals have taken a beating, and are still in great shape. They pop right up and into place when you lift up on one of the yellow edges; no assembly required. They are very easy to put back into their bags if you fold them in the direction printed on the net. This may take a few tries until your get the hang of it. The goals are not heavy, and only a little awkward to carry. They store flat easily in the trunk of my Mazda. Two goals can fit in one bag, which is how they are sold.

I use them when coaching 7yo soccer. Great size for learning to aim and for games that don’t have a goalie. Very easy to set up, can’t lose the stakes as they are attached. Stakes are plastic and could break if trying to force into hard ground. Collapsing is a learning curve but once you have it down it’s quick and convenient. I would buy them again.

These goals are very convenient. I coach soccer for u8 & u6 and these goals were easy to bring to the field. They were perfect for practice and scrimmages.

I like this because you get two in a pack and it comes with a carry case. When in the case they take up a passenger seat in the car Or could fit in a full size trunk. Comes with the stakes to keep it in the ground. Has Velcro strap on it to keep it folded. Medium wind isn’t an issue if you use the stakes. If the wind is really bad it will push the top of the goal down some, but that’s when it is very windy. You’ll need something to hammer the stakes down. I have used a liter Nalgene water bottle, but got a small tack hammer and put it in the carrying case with them. Only con is I wish they offered a little bit bigger size in the same sturdiness. I’ve gotten 4ft size ones like this kind but a different brand and they didn’t stay standing up. For the price, this is the best deal and the best quality you can find.

The soccer clubs I'm affiliated with are using PUGG nets because they are very durable, light, and easy to set up. These nets are small, as advertised, but they are very convenient to carry around so it is not completely a bad thing for them to be so small. For three-year-olds such as we now have in our clubs, the size is perfect. We have little balls and these little nets, and the kids know that this stuff is for them. I'm counting on these lasting for many years, in spite of the fact that some kids will literally jump up and down on them.

Came as advertised. Can't go wrong with the Pugg brand. Perfect for the backyard for my two grandsons, ages five and two. Travel case is great for storage and pick–up–and–go fun on family outings. Order arrived almost a week early!

This was one of our best purchases for our three boys. They get so much use, and dragged around our neighbourhood. It's been 1.5yrs since we bought these and they are still perfect, and have been through the wringer, thats for sure! :)

This is a quality product and exactly as described but be aware that it really is only suitable for small children. Any fully grown person that stands in front of it blocks most of the goal and makes it very hard to score in. I bought them hoping they would be good for a fun game in the park but unfortunately the hour long game yielded only 3 goals. Next time we'll have to go back to using jumpers for goalposts.

Good. Easy to set up and peg down, quick to strike and put back in the bag. Seem well made, and a very good price.