Field hockey can provide a highly beneficial aerobic workout for both children and adults. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, issued by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, recommended field hockey as an option for vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise. As an enthusiastic field hockey player, you'll be focused on rocketing the ball into the goal as many times as possible. You'll need to make sure the goal can hold up to the punishment.
Step 1
Confirm field hockey goal dimensions. The U.S. Field Hockey Association has determined the dimensions for official field hockey goals used in USFHA events. Goal measurements for sideboards, backboards and the net must be consistent with USFHA rules.
Step 2
Select the correct type of goal for your needs. Consider your team's or club's current needs carefully. If you have a good goal inventory but want to replace one beat-up goal, your needs are different than those of a new team with no goals in stock. For example, you can purchase an official field hockey goal, a folding practice goal, or an indoor field hockey goal.
Step 3
Analyze your field conditions. Field hockey can be played on AstroTurf, real grass or indoors. Consider the field conditions you're likely to encounter during your regular club or league play. If it's possible you'll play on two types of fields, plan to purchase at least one set of goals for each surface.
Step 4
Select your price range. Field hockey goals represent a significant expenditure, with some goals more expensive than others. In May 2010, a lightweight folding goal was listed for sale online at approximately $184. In contrast, an official field hockey goal with steel bottom boards was priced from $1,290 to $1,326.
Step 5
Choose the best overall value. Make a list of goals that meet your needs and fall within your price range. Compare the goal packages, and base your final decision on the goal's ruggedness and quality of construction.
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