Myth Busting:

Myth: The majority of soccer goal related injuries occur during matches or training.

Fact: Most soccer goal related injuries occur when organized soccer playing is over, either during the transport of goals, when goals are being used for unapproved purposes, or during pick-up soccer.

Myth: Heavier soccer goals need not be anchored because of the inherent difficulty in moving.

Fact: Any unanchored goal can be tipped with catastrophic results.

Myth: Home-made goals that match the manufacturer's designs or styles will act as a suitable replacement for professionally manufactured goals.

Fact: The CPSC reports a large majority of goals involved in fatal or serious tip-over accidents involve "home-made" goals made by shop classes, custodial staff, or local welders not fully aware of proper anchoring techniques and safe counter balancing goal designs.

Myth: Soccer goals will not tip unless moved or climbed upon.

Fact: Unanchored portable, lightweight goals are capable of tipping during high wind conditions, especially with nest affixed to the frame. All goals should be anchored when they are in the upright position.

Myth: Once a goal is anchored, it is considered secure.

Fact: Unless a goal is anchored in a permanent/semi-permanent manner (ground sleeves or anchors in cement), it should be secured after soccer play is finished by locking goals face to face, locking goals to a permanent structure, or folding goals to the ground.

Myth: Padded goals will reduce injury when a goal tips over.

Fact: Padding will not protect a person from injury when a goal tips over.