Sircle Soccer

Abstract

A collapsible soccer goal for playing and practicing variations of the traditional soccer game in a circular configuration at locations comprising and typically requiring smaller play areas than usually required for traditional soccer play. The inventive device comprises a multi-panel frame and net structure and appropriate netting and ground attachment devices to secure the netting to the frames and the device to the ground. The concentric circle lines establishing the play area parameters facilitate the unique form of soccer play described herein. In addition to the unique application of the device, the unique design and nature of this device, making it optionally foldable, collapsible, and light weight, facilitates its transportation to, speedy placement on, and removal from the area of use.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A collapsible sports goal, comprising
 a tubular center hub post having a top end and a bottom end;   a center base, which is connected to said bottom end of said center hub post such that said sports goal stands on said center base to form a sturdy structure;   at least three netting panels, wherein each said panel comprises a tubular horizontal member, a tubular vertical member, and a net;   a center hub, which is connected to said top end of said center hub post pivotally, wherein said center hub receives a first end of said horizontal member such that said horizontal member is substantially parallel to a playing ground when said sports goal is unfolded;   a first pivotal connection between said center hub and said horizontal member; and   a second pivotal connection between a second end of said horizontal member and said vertical member such that said vertical member is substantially perpendicular to said playing ground when said sports goal is unfolded.   
     
     
         2 . The sports goal in  claim 1 , wherein said first pivotal connection is a screw with a knob. 
     
     
         3 . The sports goal in  claim 1 , wherein said second pivotal connection is a corner bracket. 
     
     
         4 . The sports goal in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one anchor stake to fasten said net to said playing ground. 
     
     
         5 . The sports goal in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one detachable anchor foot to fasten said sports goal to said playing ground. 
     
     
         6 . The sports goal in  claim 1 , wherein said vertical member is folded along said second pivotal connection such that said horizontal member and said vertical member are in a substantially parallel configuration when said sports goal is collapsed. 
     
     
         7 . The sports goal in  claim 1 , wherein said horizontal member is folded along said first pivotal connection such that said horizontal member and said center hub post are in a substantially parallel configuration when said sports goal is collapsed. 
     
     
         8 . The sports goal in  claim 1 , further comprising folding and unfolding said sports goal telescopically. 
     
     
         9 . The sports goal in  claim 1 , further comprising a case to enclose said sports goal in a collapsed state for storage and transportation.