Q. I've been looking for a soccer goal for a long time. Why is a
rebounding goal better than a regular goal?
A. That's an easy one. It makes practice fun. Kids will stick with it,
and you'll see their skills and confidence improve. The player can practice trapping the
ball when it returns, or he or she can kick it again back into the net. For one or more
players, the patented KICKBACK® is the first rebounding goal designed just for
soccer. Q. It looks as if the KICKBACK® could be knocked over very easily. What makes it stand up so
well?
A. The patented Secret Stake®
system. There is a 20" hidden stake inside of each upright that is driven half way
into the ground. These secret stakes keep the goal in position and upright on very hard
kicks. Three pros have struck the top span at the same time and were not able to knock the
goal over. The KICKBACK® has never been knocked over by a soccer ball or
balls.
Q. I want a goal for my backyard, which one do
you recommend for a youth player?
A. The most popular of the KICKBACK®
models is the Select. It offers a large target at
a good value (7'×15'-$289). The smaller Starter model is specifically designed for small
backyards and players 6 years old & younger. As youth players grow and develop leg
strength, they need a larger target they can't miss. The Starter at 5˝'×9' is a very
small target. KICKBACK®.
Q. What is included in a travel kit? What is it supposed to do?
A. A long, zippered canvas bag, a releasable cable tie and a small
drawstring bag (to keep the net from tangling).The travel kit will help keep your setup
time to a minimum. (The record is 3˝ minutes.) If you set up and take down the goal
frequently, it will be very useful.
Q. What makes the ball bounce back?
A. KICKBACK® has an adjustable, flexible frame. When a ball strikes the net, the
frame flexes then springs back to shape; the spring action combined with the natural
elasticity of the net returns the ball to the player. This is far superior to other
designs that use rubber bands or bungee cords. In a few years, the sun's
ultra-violet rays will rot the rubber in these systems. The KICKBACK's® flexible frame return design not only outlasts
common rubber systems, it also provides adjustable rebounding levels so players can
customize their workouts.
Q. The KICKBACK® rebounding goals
are adjustable. How and why?
A. You can change the net tension by adjusting the size of the frame.
The sections snap together and telescope horizontally and vertically. (see features) The tighter the net tension, the greater
the rebounding action. (Close practice requires less rebounding action than longer shots.)
You can also alter the rebounding angle by changing the net attachment locations. This
allows more flexibility in practice drills.
Q. How long does it take
to put a KICKBACK®
together, what tools are needed?
A. Probably 30-40 minutes the first time as the net needs to be
unfolded and rings attached. Putting it together the second time will take 5 to 10
minutes, less after that. The record is 3˝ minutes. Included are detailed, step-by-step
illustrations of the KICKBACK's® simple, snap together design. A hammer is needed to drive
the stakes into the ground. No other tools or special skills are necessary.
Q. Is the KICKBACK® the
"official" size?
A. The KICKBACK® Select is
about the size of a double wide garage door and is terrific for practice. It's large
enough so a player can kick as hard as he or she can and not worry about missing the goal.
(As you know, chasing the ball isn't too much fun.)
The KICKBACK® is
similar in size to most goals used by youth leagues in ages 6–10. Depending on your
club, at around 11 years old the leagues begin to use the official goal size of 8'×24'.
That is much too big for most backyards and most coaches recommend shooting at a smaller
target like the KICKBACK®
Q. How durable are KICKBACKs®?
A. All KICKBACK® goals have
galvanized steel frames and may be left up year round. Earlier models have been in use
since 1989 and show no signs of weakening. The nets should last at least 3-5 years.
Q. What comes with a KICKBACK®?
A. Recommended workouts suitable for all player levels (beginner
through advanced) and step-by-step illustrated assembly instructions are included with
each goal.
Q. What do KICKBACKs®
cost?
A. The available models are as
follows: (model / h×w / price + shipping) Starter 5˝'×9' $225 + $22; Select 7'×15'
$289 + $22
| MODEL
|
MAXIMUM HEIGHT |
MAXIMUM WIDTH |
LONGEST TUBE |
PRICE
|
SHIPPING COST |
| STARTER |
5' 8"
|
9' 4"
|
60"
|
$225
|
$22 |
| SELECT |
7' 4"
|
15' 1"
|
60"
|
$289
|
$22 |
Limited Warranty
CMP Inc. warrants this
product for a period of thirty days to be free from defects, normal wear and tear
excepted, if not damaged through mishandling or abnormal use. CMP Inc. will replace any
defective parts sent to: CMP Inc. 9808 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215 USA within the
warranty period. This warranty extends to only replacing the part or parts if the
manufacturer also finds them to be defective. Further, CMP Inc., expressly disclaims any
warranties of merchantability or fitness aside from the limited replacement warranty noted
herein. This warranty excludes all consequential damages. Some states do not allow the
exclusion of consequential damages so the foregoing exclusion may not apply to you. If you
have any questions, please call or write our office. ©1998 CMP Inc. 9808 Pflumm Road Lenexa, KS 66215
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