1. NFHS Soccer Goalpost Requirements
(as of May 5, 2010)
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2. NFHS Soccer Field Diagram
Page: 9
NFHS Soccer Field Diagram – The NFHS Soccer Rules Books (Page: 9) shows all size dimensions and markings for a legal regulation field.

3. Rule 1-4-1 – Goals: The goals shall be placed on the goal line
Rule – Goals: The goals shall be placed on the goal line. They shall consist of two upright posts between 4 inches and 5 inches in projected diameter placed an equal distance from the corner flags and 8 yards apart (inside measurement). The rear of each goal post shall be on the outer edge of the goal line. The tops of the posts shall be joined by a 4-inch, but not more than 5-inch horizontal crossbar, the lower edge of which shall be 8 feet from the ground. Soccer goals shall be white. No markings other than a single manufacturer’s identification/logo may
appear on the goal posts or crossbar.
Metal pipes of 3 to 4 inches in diameter may be used. If portable goals are used, they shall be adequately anchored, secured or counterweighted to the ground. If used on a football field, portable goals should be anchored at least 2 yards in front of the base of the existing football goalposts.
The vertical portion of the soccer goal post may be padded with commercially manufactured material for soccer goals. This material shall be white, have a maximum thickness of one inch, be a minimum of 72 inches high and shall be properly secured. No markings other than a single manufacturer's identification/logo may appear on the goal post padding.
Comments on the Rules: If used on a football field, portable goals should be anchored at least two yards in front of the existing base of the football goal posts. Increasingly, soccer is played on football fields, including turf fields with portable soccer goals.
The slide shows an “H” type football goalpost with a soccer goal inside which enables the school to use the back-of-the-end zone as the soccer goal line. In this case the soccer field could be a full 120 yards long.

4. Rule 1-4-1 – Goals: The goals shall be placed on the goal line
Rule – Goals: The goals shall be placed on the goal line. They shall consist of two upright posts between 4 inches and 5 inches in projected diameter placed an equal distance from the corner flags and 8 yards apart (inside measurement). The rear of each goal post shall be on the outer edge of the goal line. The tops of the posts shall be joined by a 4-inch, but not more than 5-inch horizontal crossbar, the lower edge of which shall be 8 feet from the ground. Soccer goals shall be white. No markings other than a single manufacturer’s identification/logo may
appear on the goal posts or crossbar.
Metal pipes of 3 to 4 inches in diameter may be used. If portable goals are used, they shall be adequately anchored, secured or counterweighted to the ground. If used on a football field, portable goals should be anchored at least 2 yards in front of the base of the existing football goalposts.
The vertical portion of the soccer goal post may be padded with commercially manufactured material for soccer goals. This material shall be white, have a maximum thickness of one inch, be a minimum of 72 inches high and shall be properly secured. No markings other than a single manufacturer's identification/logo may appear on the goal post padding.
Comments on the Rules: If used on a football field, portable goals should be anchored at least two yards in front of the existing base of the football goal posts. Increasingly, soccer is played on football fields, including turf fields with portable soccer goals.
In this case, the soccer goal is in front of a “gooseneck” type football goal post. The portable soccer goal should be at least 2 yards (6 feet) in front of the base of the football goal posts, not the uprights.
In this slide, the football uprights are directly above the cross bar of the soccer goal. This is legal. When the base of the football goal post is less than 2 yards (6 feet) beyond the end line of the end zone, it becomes problematic for placing portable soccer goals so that the soccer goal line is the same as the end line for football. This is very problematic when the field is made of artificial substances because the soccer goal line will be marked somewhere in the football end zone.
Although it is not mandatory, the official should file a report to the host school and the state association if a situation exists where the portable soccer goal is not at least 2 yards (6 feet) in front of the base of the football goal post.
The slide depicts a situation that comports with the recommendation in Rule

5. Contact Information
SOCCER EDITOR:
Mark Koski, CMAA, Assistant Director
National Federation of State High School Associations
PO Box 690
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206
Office Phone: (317)
Website:
Contact Information:
SOCCER EDITOR:
Mark Koski, CMAA, Assistant Director
National Federation of State High School Associations
PO Box 690
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206
Office Phone: (317)
Website: