Abstract: A stackable washer tossing game apparatus and method of play which allows a player to easily stack, store, and transport the scoring boxes. The apparatus incorporates a removable center scoring pin with the game. The apparatus also comprises a scoring box having an inside gripping surface which minimizes bounce of the washers used in the game. The apparatus further comprises washers having an impact absorbing coating which further minimizes bounce. The washers of the apparatus having an outside diameter or periphery which has a plurality of dimples or serrations which further minimizes rolling of said washers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a collapsible sports goal. The goal consists of a triangular base-frame made from textile straps with corner-pieces that make contact with the ground surface. A bent pole and a straight pole are fitted in the corner pieces. The bent pole and the straight pole are connected in the middle of the bent pole. The set of poles holds a net that is fixed to the bent pole via the means of a sleeve and drapes over the straight pole. The structure may be anchored to the ground surface with pegs.

Abstract: A free-standing partitioned goal and games using the goal is provided. The goal is divided into a series of partitions formed by internal net dividers. The front edge of each partition is secured by an interwoven or integral elastic cord carried by a front edge of the partition. The resilient partitions retain balls which are kicked therein, each partition having assigned to it possible varying point values which facilitate training as well as specific games directed to using the goal.

Abstract: A disc toss game which includes a target box or receiver with a false bottom interposed between the top and bottom edges, with the elevation of the false bottom being positionably adjustable relative to the plane of the top edges of the target box. A standpipe or tube is mounted within the target box coaxially with the center of the square target box. The target box has an outer perimeter defined by chamfered edges, with the plane of the top edge of the open standpipe or tube being positionably adjustable within the target box from an upper position which is coplanar with the edges of the target box, into one or more lower positions in which the top edge of the standpipe is recessed from the plane of the top edges of the target box.

Abstract: My invention of the better golfers aide has helped me by giving me opportunity to practice my golf shots and improve my swing tempo. By being small, compact and practical i can take it virtually everywhere, especially when i travel.

Abstract: A throwing game and goal therefor. At least two skeletal frame members and netlike coverings therefor are provided. Each of the skeletal frame members defines a frontal area encompassed by the respective covering. The frontal area encompassed by one of the skeletal frame members is less than the frontal area encompassed by the other skeletal frame member, and the two skeletal frame members are substantially overlappingly disposed with respect to each other so that the respective netlike coverings form higher point and a lower point goal zones.

Abstract: A detachable net frame assembly has a ball stopping net, a plurality of support frames, a plurality of connection rods, and a pair of connection seats. The ball stopping net is connected to the support frames. A connection cable is disposed between the connection seats. The support frames are disposed between the connection seats. Each connection rod is connected to two of the support frames. Each support frame has a plurality of flexible tubes, a plurality of connection sleeves, and an elastic element inserted through the flexible tubes and the connection sleeves. Each connection seat receives a first pipe, a second pipe, and a third pipe. The first pipe receives the corresponding support frame. The second pipe receives the corresponding support frame. The third pipe receives the corresponding support frame.

Abstract: A structure consisting of five main versatile tubular components, each serving a structural purpose for soccer skill training. Two of the components contiguous, have an identical trapezoid shape, with specific six-inch radius curved angles (ninety, ninety-five, one hundred thirteen and sixty two degree inside curved angles). They are considered the base of this structure called Side Frame (10), which include Side Frame Wide-hole Nylon Netting (60). Two additional contiguous components are different sized rectangular rebounding planes, Large Frame (40) containing a tightly wound Large Frame Vinyl Coated Mesh (64) rebound netting and Small Frame (30) containing a tightly wound Small Frame Vinyl Coated Mesh (62) rebound netting. The last contiguous component is a Stabilizing Bar (50), which stabilizes this apparatus and converts into a Back Passer.

Abstract: A practice goal apparatus comprises a box-like structure having an open face and providing plural interior faces adapted to rebound a resilient ball upon impact. The plural interior faces are set at selected angles such that the resilient ball, upon forcefully entering the box-like structure through the open face, from any direction will rebound in a manner resulting in forceful exit from the box-like structure back to the kicker. The apparatus has a hollow base that may be filled with water or sand to anchor it in place.

Abstract: A portable net device for stopping the flight of projectiles such as golf balls comprises a main member and a base member respectively formed in closed loops, a main sleeve substantially covering the main member wherein the main sleeve has a top hole and a main node cross-opposing the top hole, a fabric portion radially extending from the main sleeve for flexibly stopping the flight of projectiles such as golf balls, a base sleeve substantially covering the coilable base member wherein the base sleeve has a bottom hole and a base node cross-opposing the bottom hole, and a means for supporting the main member at a substantially erected position.

Abstract: A disc golf target assembly. A plurality of chain segments are suspended from a support member by generally U-shaped attachment loops. The attachment loops have upwardly and outwardly sloped side portions, so that the energy of the disc is absorbed and dissipated by spreading and lifting the chain segments as the disc strikes the target assembly. The support member, attachment loops and chain segments may be mounted on a vertical support, and the assembly may include a basket that is mounted beneath the support and chain segments for receiving the disc therefrom.

Abstract: A foldable net includes a flexible frame that may be formed from a single wire or form a plurality of flexible tubes connected end-to-end. The frame is arranged to have an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion. The lower frame portion forms a base that supports the upper frame portion in a generally upright orientation on a generally horizontal surface with the base extending in a forward direction relative to the upper frame portion. A fabric section is connected to the frame and arranged for a projectile to be incident thereon. A plurality of straps is connected between portions of the frame to constrain it to a predetermined configuration for supporting the fabric in a position for receiving the projectile.

Abstract: A ball barrier assembly includes a looped barrier frame, an upright rear leg rod, a support rod unit, and a barrier fabric net. The looped barrier frame has a lower base portion and an upper frame portion. The upright rear leg rod has an upper end connected to the upper frame portion of the barrier frame, and a lower end that cooperates with the lower base portion to the assembly on a ground surface. The support rod unit interconnects the rear leg rod and the barrier frame. The barrier fabric net has a peripheral portion connected to the barrier frame, and collects a ball that passes through the barrier frame and that impinges upon the net.

Abstract: An upright golf net assembly for practicing a golf swing has a stored mode collapsible for storage and a deployed mode expandable for practice and includes a pair of interconnected frames. The first and second frames are arranged in a substantially vertical upright position when the assembly is in the deployed mode, each frame having opposite lateral sides and an upper and lower portion. The first and second frames form perimeters that are interconnected at each of their respective opposite lateral sides, such that the first and second frames intersect at their respective opposite lateral sides. The first and second frames are retained in cooperating relation one to the other such that the first and second frames mutually support one another. A netting assembly is attached to the first frame and creates a substantially vertical netting surface for engaging the ball when the assembly is in the deployed mode.

Abstract: An entrapment device for entrapping projectile or flying objects employed in a game, such as flying discs employed in the game of disc golf, comprises an entrapment frame assembly including a top basket support and a bottom basket support. The entrapment device comprises a net attachable to the top basket support and having an entrapment zone portion adapted to absorb kinetic energy from the projectile or flying object to cause the projectile or flying object to drop into and be entrapped in the bottom basket support.

Abstract: A practice golf net assembly includes a pair of collapsible closed, elongated loops interconnected one to the other with a netting panel for receiving and retaining a golf ball or the like on any relatively flat ground surface. A first of the collapsible loops forms a first substantially horizontal periphery and a second of the collapsible loops is attached to opposite sides of the horizontal periphery of the first loop. An arc of the second loop defines a vertical portion disposed perpendicularly to the horizontal periphery of the first collapsible loop, while the remaining arc of the second loop generally defines an horizontal portion proximate a horizontal portion of the first loop. The netting panel is attached to the vertical portion of the second loop and to one of the horizontal portions of the first or second loop to form a substantially vertical netting surface for engaging the ball.

Abstract: A pole mounted basket and chain assembly for use with flying disc golf courses. A chain assembly is provided with a total of 24 chains located at spaced intervals around the pole, a first inner set of 12 and an outer set of 12. At the upper end each inner chain is attached to a support radially extending from the pole or post. At the lower end the inner chains are attached to a horizontal ring of links. A second outer set of chains attached to a second larger support mounted at the top of the pole extend vertically downward and are also attached to the horizontal ring at their lower ends. A basket is attached to the pole below the lower end of the chains with the pole passing through the center of the basket. Flying discs impacting the chains have their energy absorbed by the chains and the discs drop vertically into the basket.

Abstract: A stackable washer tossing game apparatus and method of play which allows a player to easily stack, store, and transport the scoring boxes. The apparatus incorporates a removable center scoring pin with the game. The apparatus also comprises a scoring box having an inside gripping surface which minimizes bounce of the washers used in the game. The apparatus further comprises washers having an impact absorbing coating which further minimizes bounce. The washers of the apparatus having an outside diameter or periphery which has a plurality of dimples or serrations which further minimizes rolling of said washers.

Abstract: A ball throwing practice system for improving a ball player's skills that includes a collapsible support frame having a first pair of legs and a second pair of legs, with the second pair of legs being pivotally coupled to one of the first pair of legs to permit pivoting of the second pair of legs with respect to the first pair of legs. The system also includes a target assembly secured to the support frame for defining a passage therethrough for representing a zone for an accurately thrown ball to pass through. Preferably, the target assembly comprises a pair of substantially horizontally oriented plate members disposed in a spaced relationship, with a lower one of the plate members being located below an upper one of the plate members. The lower plate member may be suspended below the upper plate member by a plurality of cords.

Abstract: A collapsible soccer goal, comprising vertical side frame supports, each having a pair of adjacently disposed vertical section. An elongated top beam having a plurality of adjacently disposed horizontal sections including opposite end sections resting atop the pair of vertical sections; and the vertical and horizontal sections are formed as hollow tubular elements with joints, including corner joints formed by the elongated top beam with the pair of vertical sections, and the adjacently disposed sections are all joined together by a plurality of bar means. Each vertical side frame support further includes at least a plurality of adjustable/extendible or telescoping struts; and the plurality of adjustable/extendible or telescoping struts forms a truss-like structure connectable to a vertical section for supporting the vertical and horizontal sections as a unitary soccer goal in a vertical upright position orthogonal to ground.

Abstract: A portable bag toss game apparatus for one or more players and method therefor is disclosed wherein a bag is tossed towards a target board which has four substantially triangular-shaped corner portions having a same color and same point value, and a substantially hexagonal shaped interior portion having a same color and a same point value, and a substantially circular-shaped center portion having a same color and a same point value.

Abstract: A folding soccer goal, consisting of a goalpost, backstay bars, and a net, wherein the goalpost has a horizontal crossbar and two vertical posts foldably attached to the crossbar; the backstay bars foldably attach to the goalpost and extend outward and downward therefrom; a hinged foot assembly is connected to the bottom of each vertical post wherein the foot is adapted for attachment to a playing surface; also disclosed is a method for erecting a soccer goal including the steps of laying the goal on the playing surface, positioning the feet against the playing surface, attaching the feet to the playing surface, raising the posts about the hinges to a substantially vertical position over the feet, and securing the posts in a substantially vertical position.

Abstract: A foldable net includes a flexible frame that may be formed from a single wire or form a plurality of flexible tubes connected end-to-end. The frame is arranged to have an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion. The lower frame portion forms a base that supports the upper frame portion in a generally upright orientation on a generally horizontal surface with the base extending in a forward direction relative to the upper frame portion. A fabric section is connected to the frame and arranged for a projectile to be incident thereon. A plurality of straps is connected between portions of the frame to constrain it to a predetermined configuration for supporting the fabric in a position for receiving the projectile.

Abstract: A pitcher protection net device in baseball practice having a frame installed on the ground to vertically extend to cover a pitcher from his front. A net closes a space surrounded by the outer edge of the frame and is attached to the frame. The frame includes a main frame forming one lateral portion on one widthwise side. An auxiliary frame projects from the lower portion of the main frame toward the other widthwise side to form the other lateral portion of the frame. The pitcher protection net device in baseball practice includes an extension net that closes a corner space surrounded by this side edge of the upper portion main frame on the other side and the upper edge of the auxiliary frame. The extension net is capable of deflecting downward. The pitcher protection net device also includes an adjusting means for adjusting the amount of deflection of the upper edge to the extension net.

Abstract: A disc tossing game for tossing discs into bores of a board. The disc tossing game includes a (game and method of playing the same. The game includes a first board, a second board and a plurality of discs. The first board has three bores therein. The bores are generally aligned. The second board is substantially identical to the first board. Point indicia is located on the first and second boards and is adjacent to each of the bores. The indicia adjacent to a first outside bore indicating five points. The indicia adjacent to the middle bore indicating three points. The indicia adjacent to the second outside bore indicating one point. A plurality of discs are used for tossing into the bores. Two players or two pairs of players may play. The first board is placed approximately ten feet from the second board. The players stand on an edge of one of the boards and toss the rings toward the bores in the other of the boards. Each player or pair of players tosses four of the discs.

Abstract: A playing field for playing where the field includes marked sidelines, goal lines and cross-lines at a distance from the goal lines. The playing field includes a total of four goal structures, rather than the conventional two goal structures and thus there are two goal structures located along each goal line spaced from each other along that goal line. The overall soccer field complies with the international regulations governing the dimensions of the field and of the goal structures, however, a new and different game with enhanced excitement is possible with the use of the additional goal structure located along each goal line.

Abstract: A portable net device for stopping the flight of projectiles such as golf balls comprises a coilable main member and a coilable base member respectively formed in closed loops, a main sleeve substantially covering the coilable main member wherein the main sleeve has a top hole and a main node cross-opposing the top hole, a fabric portion radially extending from the main sleeve for flexibly stopping the flight of projectiles such as golf balls, a base sleeve substantially covering the coilable base member wherein the base sleeve has a bottom hole and a base node cross-opposing the bottom hole, and a means for supporting the main member at a substantially erected position.

Abstract: A disc golf target assembly. A plurality of chain segments are suspended from a support member by generally U-shaped attachment loops. The attachment loops have upwardly and outwardly sloped side portions, so that the energy of the disc is absorbed and dissipated by spreading and lifting the chain segments as the disc strikes the target assembly. The support member, attachment loops and chain segments may be mounted on a vertical support, and the assembly may include a basket that is mounted beneath the support and chain segments for receiving the disc therefrom.

Abstract: A flying ball stopping net device including an elastic wire rod assembly which assumes an annular form when it is in a free state lying on a horizontal flat surface. The assembly first and second end members with intermediate members constituting transition members between the first and second members. A flying ball stopping net is provided closing a first end space surrounded by the first member. A flexible first connecting member interconnects the first and second members and counteracts the elastic restoring force of the wire rod assembly to enable imaginary extension planes of the first end space and a second end space to cross each other at a predetermined angle.

Abstract: A disc tossing game for use by one or more players. In the playing mode a generally rectangular target with convex landing surface and pockets is deployed in a spaced apart relationship to the players. Discs are tossed onto the target apparatus to score points according to the rules. The entirety of the discs and the target apparatus create the appearance of impossibility with respect to the discs entering certain scoring areas, while at the same time creating the possibility of developing a variety of skills such that the aforementioned scoring areas can indeed be entered.

Abstract: A coin-operated item vending and game apparatus includes a coin-operated item vending machine and a game module. The vending machine includes a support base, coin deposit, vendable items dispenser, globe and elongated central support member. The game module includes a housing, target and flexible resilient lever. The housing is disposed within the globe. The target is disposed within the housing. The lever is disposed below the target and extends through the housing and globe such that an outer end of the lever is disposed exteriorly of the globe. A depression defined on the lever receives a coin. The outer end of the lever is manually depressed downwardly by the user causing bending of the lever from an initial condition and creating an upward force because of the resiliency of the lever. Release of the lever by the user allows the lever to spring back to its initial condition and toss the coin upwardly such that the coin will either make or miss the target depending on the skill of the user.

Abstract: A disc golf target assembly. A plurality of curved support members and chain segments cooperate to intercept flying discs which enter the target. The curved support members deflect and disturb the flight path of the disc and reduce the momentum thereof. The chain segments arrest forward motion of the disc, and the disc drops into an underlying receiving area. The receiving area may be a basket structure mounted below the interception structure. The assembly may further include a raised stand structure. The curved support members may be elongate tubular members which extend over the receiving area. The support members may be arched outwardly or inwardly over the receiving area, and may be convertible between conf igurations. The support members and chain segments may also be selectively configured to give the target a directional bias, so that it more readily receives discs from one direction than from another.

Abstract: A foldable net includes a flexible frame that may be formed from a single wire or form a plurality of flexible tubes connected end-to-end. The frame is arranged to have an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion. The lower frame portion forms a base that supports the upper frame portion in a generally upright orientation on a generally horizontal surface with the base extending in a forward direction relative to the upper frame portion. A fabric section is connected to the frame and arranged for a projectile to be incident thereon. A plurality of straps is connected between portions of the frame to constrain it to a predetermined configuration for supporting the fabric in a position for receiving the projectile.

Abstract: A collapsible, portable sporting goal frame is provided, having a pair of side support frames connected by a pair of flexible cables. Each of the side frames is constructed of a sequence of individual tubular frame members that connect to one another on an end-to-end basis. An elastic cord runs through each of the tubular members, and is placed in a stretched configuration when the tubular members are slidably connected together, end-to-end. The elastic cord thereby applies a compressive force against the connected frame members, resisting the unintentional disassembly thereof. When storage or transport is required, the individual members slide apart, with the elastic cord maintaining sequential order of the frame members. The net is attached to the flexible cables and the tubular frame members collapse in a manner forming a take-up spindle for the netting.

Abstract: A method for playing a sport that includes the following steps: (1) a fee is paid by a player, (2) the player places a ball on the ground at the beginning of a course (the course contains a plurality of goals), (3) the player kicks the ball towards the first of the goals, (4) the player scores a goal by kicking his ball into the first goal, (5) the player tabulates the number of kicks required to score the goal, (6) the player records the results of his tabulation and assigns one point for each kick required, (7) the player moves to the next goal and repeats steps 3-6 for each successive goal until the course is complete, and (8) the player determines his final score by adding the number of points required to complete the course. The player with the lowest point total is the winner.

Abstract: A frog target game including a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, an open front face, a rear wall, and opposed side walls. The top wall has a plurality of apertures therethrough in a spaced relationship. The plurality of apertures include a central aperture. The central aperture has a frog disposed thereover. The frog has an open mouth aligned with the central aperture. A plurality of chips are provided that are dimensioned for being received within the plurality of apertures of the top wall of the housing. A drawer is provided that is dimensioned for being received within the open front face of the housing. The drawer is comprised of a front wall, a back wall, opposed side walls, a bottom wall, and an open top. The bottom wall has a plurality of compartments formed therein corresponding with the plurality of apertures of the housing. Each of the compartments have an assigned point value. The plurality of compartments include a central compartment corresponding with the central aperture of the housing.

Abstract: A tossing game including a plurality of moveable targets having an upward facing opening and a plurality of projectiles for being tossed for accuracy into the opening. Indicia on the projectiles match respective indicia on the targets. The target may be constructed as a tube or similar shape. The target is inflatable for portability and flotation.

Abstract: An improved soccer goal of the type including a net and a frame for supporting the net. The frame includes a first vertical front post, a second vertical front post, a front bottom cross bar, a front top cross bar, a first horizontal side bar, a second horizontal side bar, a rear bottom cross bar, a first diagonal strut, and a second diagonal strut. The improvement includes an intermediate cross bar having a first end for attachment to the first diagonal strut and a second end for attachment to the second diagonal strut with the net attached to the intermediate cross bar to create a first back stop portion extending between the intermediate cross bar and the front top cross bar and a second back stop portion extending diagonally between the intermediate cross bar and the front bottom cross bar.

Abstract: A washer tossing game for tossing washers at a target and scoring points based on how close the washer is tossed to the center of the target. The washer tossing game includes a mat with a center hole at the center of the mat. An upper surface of the mat has a plurality of concentric scoring rings displayed thereon around the center hole of the mat including an inner scoring ring and an outer scoring ring. A plurality of annular washers are provided divided into a plurality of sets. The mat is rested on a surface such that the upper face of the mat faces upwards. The players then take alternating turns tossing a washer from their set of washers at the mat. Points are awarded from washers that land in the center cup, the inner scoring ring and the outer scoring ring.

Abstract: A self-erecting collapsible net for stopping the flight of projectiles such as a golf ball, the collapsible net comprising: (a) a closed loop resilient coilable member having a perimeter; (b) a fabric portion attached to at least a portion of the perimeter of the coilable member to stop a projectile impelled thereon; and (c) support means comprising at least one support member extending from a portion of the perimeter of the coilable member, the support member including a stake bore protruding therein, the stake bore being sized and shaped to receive a stake capable of being placed in a stake pocket in a substantially horizontal surface. The collapsible net can be expanded and disposed on said surface with one end of the stake introduced into the stake bore in the support member, and another end of the stake introduced into a stake pocket in said surface, thereby erecting the collapsible net in a substantially uprightly position such that the plane of the fabric is substantially transverse to said surface.

Abstract: A sports net adapted to be quickly attached to and detached from a sports goal frame such as a portable frame for soccer goal or a street hockey goal, the frame having tubular members and including a first U-shaped upright portion for forming a goal mouth with a crossbar and side posts, and a second U-shaped portion connected to the upright frame portion and adapted to lie on a horizontal surface, and oblique portions interconnecting the upright and horizontal frame portions. An elastic cord element is incorporated in the outer perimeter of the generally rectangular net and the cord constricts the perimeter and forms an expandable opening. The net can be draped over the goal frame and properly aligned with the frame with the aid of colored indicia attached to the net, and the perimeter tucked around the frame such that it resiliently embraces the insides of the frame members of the first and second portions so that the net is releasably secured to the frame.

Abstract: A collapsible, lightweight backstop includes a U-shaped base member having parallel arms and a rear portion therebetween. The arms include separable mating sections that are hingedly joined to a vertical support leg whereby the arm sections may be folded and collapsed thereagainst. An upper frame member is pivotally joined to the upper ends of the support legs and may be moved between raised and lowered vertical positions. A net member is secured to the base member, the legs and the upper frame member to form a backstop including a ball retaining pocket. A telescoping tubular frame member is pivotally joined to the upper end of each support leg. An auxiliary net is secured to the frame member and the support leg to form a lateral extension when the frame member is pivoted outwardly to an oblique position. The base member and frame members each include apertures for receiving a stake or similar means to anchor the device to the ground.

Abstract: A tossing game comprising a weighted hand-tossed projectile having a weighted safety head, a handle member projecting from a rear end of the weighted safety head and an airfoil stabilizing chute slidable coupled to the handle member and extendable immediately, upon release of said safety hand-tossed projectile, from a forward end of the handle member to a rear end of the handle member. A target adapted to receive the safety hand-tossed projectile. Preferably, the target includes a plurality of pockets in a row and column matric configuration.

Abstract: A portable net has an erected configuration for stopping the flight of a golf ball and returning it to a selected location and a folded configuration for storage or transport. The portable net has an elastic frame formed of a single elastic member that forms a base and a net support section. A net is connected to the net support section of the frame so that the net extends away from the base in the erected configuration. The frame is configured such that a person may put the frame into a folded configuration by deforming the first and second frame members into a plurality of generally concentric rings. A retainer such as a strap is provided for selectively retaining the frame in the folded configuration. The frame is formed such that elastic forces in the frame spontaneously move the frame to the erected configuration when the retainer is not engaged to retain the frame in the storage configuration.

Abstract: A self-erecting collapsible net for stopping the flight of projectiles such as a golf ball, the collapsible net comprising: (a) a closed loop resilient coilable member having a perimeter; (b) a fabric portion attached to at least a portion of the perimeter of the coilable member to stop a projectile impelled thereon; and (c) support means comprising at least one support member extending from a portion of the perimeter of the coilable member, the support member including a stake bore protruding therein, the stake bore being sized and shaped to receive a stake capable of being placed in a stake pocket in a substantially horizontal surface. The collapsible net can be expanded and disposed on said surface with one end of the stake introduced into the stake bore in the support member, and another end of the stake introduced into a stake pocket in said surface, thereby erecting the collapsible net in a substantially uprightly position such that the plane of the fabric is substantially transverse to said surface.

Abstract: A folding soccer goal, consisting of a goalpost, backstay bars, and a net, wherein the goalpost has a horizontal crossbar and two vertical posts foldably attached to the crossbar; the backstay bars foldably attach to the goalpost and extend outward and downward therefrom; a hinged foot assembly is connected to the bottom of each vertical post wherein the foot is adapted for attachment to a playing surface; also disclosed is a method for erecting a soccer goal including the steps of laying the goal on the playing surface, positioning the feet against the playing surface, attaching the feet to the playing surface, raising the posts about the hinges to a substantially vertical position over the feet, and securing the posts in a substantially vertical position.

Abstract: A disc golf target includes a center post, a chain rack supported by the post, and a lower basket supported by the post opposite the chain rack. The chain rack has a hub mounted to the post, a plurality of spokes radially extending from the hub for supporting the circumference of the chain rack in concentric alignment with the hub, and a plurality of attachment points concentrically disposed between the hub and the circumference of the chain rack. A plurality of outer chains having first and second ends has the first end supported by the chain rack and the second end attached to an outer chain ring disposed about the post near the basket. A plurality of inner chains having first and second ends has each end supported by a respective attachment point wherein the inner chains vertically hand downward from the attachment points in an overlapping fashion to define an inner envelope for catching a disc.

Abstract: A particularly flexible soccer goal target can be formed by using a plurality of fasteners or clips to attach together a plurality of strips of netting into a target assembly. The plurality of strips of netting are fastened or clipped together, edge to edge, to form a net assembly having sufficient width and height to extend across a substantial portion of the entrance of the soccer goal. The strips of netting, which are fastened or clipped together to form the target assembly, may be easily disconnected by unclipping them at different locations of the goal entrance to provide openings in the target assembly at different positions in the goal that will serve as targets for practice. Further, both the soccer net and flexible soccer goal may be provided at their peripheries with a plurality of spaced permanently attached cord-formed attachment means.

Abstract: A collapsible soccer goal for an athletic field having a matched pair of vertical side supporting frame sections, and a crossbar beam having a plurality of horizontal sections. All of the vertical and some of the horizontal sections comprising a locking hinge enabling some of the sections to be folded in half. The plurality of horizontal sections are detachably connected together by either locking and/or clamping means to form the overall 24 foot standard crossbar beam; and the vertical frame sections each having an overhead hinge removably connectable to a horizontal section for clamping and pulling together all sections of the horizontal crossbar beam to the two vertical goal posts.

Abstract: A modified sports goal is adapted for training a sports player to direct objects into preferred target areas. A modified goalpost frame is formed in the shape of a preferred target area of a standard sports goal. A net is coupled to the goalpost frame. The goalpost and net capture objects, such as hockey pucks, directed into the preferred target area, and allow misdirected objects which otherwise would have been captured by the standard sports goal to pass thereby. In this manner, a participant is rewarded with the feeling of achieving a goal only if the object enters the target areas. Otherwise, the object passes by the goal. This goal reduces the need for goaltenders during practice sessions, mitigating the possibility of goaltender injury and improving the shooter's ability to develop skills.