The Complete Handbook of Lacrosse Goals
A Practical Reference for Buyers, Installers, and Facility Managers
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
From spec sheets to installation and maintenance, this is the complete, unbiased reference on lacrosse goals for professionals and serious enthusiasts.
About this book
Lacrosse goals appear simple, but the differences between a $200 backyard net and a $2,000 regulation-grade frame are profound. This handbook dissects the entire product category, providing a rigorous, practical understanding of every component, specification, and best practice. It is a reference for people who need to know not just which goal is popular, but why a 6x6 frame with 1.5-inch or 1.25-inch galvanized steel pipe and a specific net tension is the right choice for their field, club, or facility.
The book covers the full lifecycle of a lacrosse goal. It walks through the history and rules that dictate dimensions, the metallurgy and construction methods that determine durability and safety, and the installation processes for both permanent in-ground and portable goals on natural and synthetic turf. Beyond that, it provides a detailed maintenance and troubleshooting manual, addressing common issues like net sag, rust, and frame warping, with practical solutions.
For those looking beyond a single purchase, this handbook explores the wider business landscape, including a neutral analysis of major brands, the potential for reselling, private labeling, and installation services, and a look at future trends in materials and technology. With a comprehensive FAQ and a practical glossary, this is the only reference you'll need for understanding and managing lacrosse goals.
Reader Reviews
Christopher Walker
★★★★★I bought this for our club's equipment manager and I've been reading it myself. The information is solid, and I appreciate that it's not trying to sell me a specific brand. However, the chapter on choosing a goal felt like it was missing some concrete price-to-feature comparison tables. It talks about the specs, but for a quick decision, I would have liked a simple chart mapping budget tiers to what you get. Still, the maintenance chapter is worth the price for the net-repair diagrams alone. I feel more confident talking to suppliers now, which is what I really needed.
Sharon Martin
★★★★★As the athletic director for a growing high school program, I thought I knew most of what there was to know about our field equipment, but this book has been a revelation. The breakdown of galvanized vs. powder-coating and the real explanation of why regulation goals are so heavy will save us money in the long run. The installation and anchoring sections are clear and have already improved how our grounds crew sets up for games. It's the kind of practical reference you keep in the office and actually reach for. I've already recommended it to our district's facilities supervisor.
Anthony Adams
★★★★★The book is well-organized, and I can't fault the technical detail - it's clearly written by someone who knows the equipment. My reservation is that it sometimes goes too deep into the weeds of tubing thickness when I just wanted to know if a 6x6 from a mid-range brand was good enough for weekend league play. The opening chapters, especially the history and how a goal is structured, were surprisingly interesting. It's a thorough reference, though. I'll keep it, but I had to skim parts to get to the 'which one should I actually buy' sections.