A very high number of accidents involve goalposts — children playing on unattended goalposts, improperly anchored goalposts which fall over, and goalposts with hooks to hold the nets rather than the newer Velcro-secured goalposts.

According to the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission, most soccer goal post related deaths and injuries involved either unsecured or homemade goals. These guidelines should be effective in minimizing injuries associated with soccer goals, but they should not be construed as the only methods to minimize injuries.

• Inspect the goalposts to ensure that they are properly assembled and safely maintained.
• Ensure all safety/warning labels are clearly visible
• Remove nets when goals are not in use.
• Exercise caution when moving goals. Soccer goals should only be moved by authorized adults.
• Goals should never be placed on an incline. Goals should only be placed on a flat surface and anchored properly.
• Always properly anchor goals. The number and types of anchors used will depend on various factors. Peg, stake, j-hook, or auger-style anchors can be used that are driven into the ground or sandbags and counterweights can be used.
• Never leave portable goalposts unattended (they must be either disassembled after day’s usage or moved to an area where they are inaccessible).
• Never allow climbing on the net or goal framework
• Use only goalposts that do not utilize hooks to secure goal netting
• Instruct players to avoid unsafe use of goals.