Patent ID: 8246494
Filing Date: 2012-08-21
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A soccer training apparatus for use with a soccer goal having spaced first and second side posts connected by a cross bar which, together with a playing surface, collectively define a goal opening, said apparatus comprising: a net having a periphery forming a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge; at least one weight coupled to said bottom edge of said net; at least one fastening device having an end section and a leg section collectively defining a hollow interior, said end section being positionable over the cross bar of the soccer goal so that said leg section extends in a direction toward the playing surface, an elastic member at least partially disposed within said hollow interior, said elastic member having an inner end connected to said at least one fastening device and an outer end protruding from said leg section, said elastic member being moveable to an extended position relative to said leg section of said at least one fastening device with said end section positioned over the cross bar to permit attachment of said outer end of said elastic member to said net; at least one first connector extending between said first side edge of said net and the first post of the soccer goal and at least one second connector extending between said second side edge of said net and the second post of the soccer goal, said at least one first and second connectors and said at least one fastening device positioning said net relative to the goal opening of the soccer goal such that at least one space is formed between said periphery of said net and the goal opening to permit a soccer ball to pass through and into the soccer goal.