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Lacrosse goal extension net

a goal extension and net technology, applied in the field of lacrosse goal extension nets, can solve the problems of affecting the practice session of the player, affecting the effect of the practice session, so as to reduce the effective shooting area of the goal

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-12-08
LAX VENTURES
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A problem that arises when practicing lacrosse shots is that errant shots may travel long distances beyond the goal.
Thus, an errant practice shot can pose a safety risk to surrounding people and property.
Additionally, a player may have to walk a long distance to retrieve a missed shot or have difficulty locating the ball, thus interrupting his or her practice session.

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[0044]FIGS. 1A-1C depict front, side, and top views respectively of a typical lacrosse goal 10. The lacrosse goal 10 includes mesh net 14 secured to the goal frame 12. The frame 12 is typically made from tubing or pipe generally having an outer diameter of 1.5″. FIG. 1C shows the goal 10 situated in the circular crease 16. Offensive players may not enter into this area during a lacrosse game.

[0045]FIG. 2 depicts a front view of an extension net 17 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The extension net 17 includes mesh net 18 which may include standard netting material such as that used to form mesh net 14 of lacrosse goal 10. The mesh net may be made from, for example, nylon. The extension net also includes a frame configured to support the net 18. In the illustrated arrangement, the frame includes two vertical rods 22 which are secured to side posts of the lacrosse goal via mounts 20. Vertical rods 22 are secured to side arms 26 in a cantilevered manner and braced ...

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An extension net for providing a backstop for a standard or specially modified lacrosse goal. The extension net includes one or more frame portions that are secured to the lacrosse goal and are rotatable so as to vary an angle between an end portion of the extension net and the lacrosse goal. The extension net can be sized so as to mark an outer boundary of a regulation lacrosse crease. A convertible goal that has both lacrosse and hockey goal modes and that can support an extension net in one or both of the modes.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Related applications are listed in an application data sheet (ADS) filed with this application. The entirety of each of the listed applications is hereby incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND[0002]Field of the Invention[0003]The present disclosure relates to a device that attaches to a standard or specially-modified lacrosse goal to provide a backstop for stopping errant shot attempts and to a convertible goal. The present disclosure also relates to a convertible sport goal that can be configured into either a lacrosse goal or a hockey goal.[0004]Description of the Related Art[0005]Lacrosse is a full contact sport played using a small solid rubber ball and long handled racket called a crosse or lacrosse stick. The head of the crosse has a loose net strung into it that allows the player to hold the ball. Offensively the object of the game is to use the stick to catch, carry, and pass the ball in an effort to score by ultimately throwing the ball into a...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B63/00
CPCA63B63/004A63B71/022A63B2209/10A63B2225/09A63B2243/0025A63B2102/14A63B2102/22A63B2102/24
Inventor CONFORTI, HARRYCOZZI, RAYMONDSWEET, JAMES BROOKS
Owner LAX VENTURES