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A simple multi-sport goal frame you can build for indoor play from 1x4 and 2x2, or beef up with all 2x4s for a weatherproof outdoor version. Net not included.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base front rail Outdoor version: 2x4 @ 54". | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 52 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Base side rails Outdoor version: 2x4. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 18" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Cage uprights Outdoor version: 2x4. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 36" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Cage top rail Outdoor version: 2x4. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 51" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Diagonal cross-brace Cut to fit — angles marked in place. Approx 48". | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 48" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x4, 8 ft Indoor version base. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft Indoor version cage. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft (outdoor version) Alternative — builds the heavier all-2x4 outdoor goal. Use treated/cedar. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in and 2-1/2 in Indoor version. | 1 box | ☐ |
| Self-tapping exterior screws, 2-3/4 in Outdoor version. | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Net Sized to the opening; attach with staples, cord, or zip ties. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x4, 8 ft, 2x4, 8 ft (outdoor version), Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in and 2-1/2 in, Self-tapping exterior screws, 2-3/4 in
Build the rectangular base frame. For the indoor version, join the 1x4s with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket screws. For the outdoor version, build it from 2x4 and join with 2-3/4" exterior screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Speed Square. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, 2x4, 8 ft (outdoor version), Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in and 2-1/2 in, Self-tapping exterior screws, 2-3/4 in
Indoor: join the 2x2 uprights and top rail with 1-1/2" pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket screws, then attach the cage to the base by screwing through the 1x4s into the 2x2s from outside — two screws per joint. Outdoor: build the upper frame the same way as the base (just with longer legs) using the 2-3/4" screws, then attach it to the base at the bottom corners.
Tools: Circular Saw, Speed Square. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, 2x4, 8 ft (outdoor version)
Hold a cross-brace piece in position where it will run from the top of the cage to the back of the base, and mark the angles directly against the frame. Cut them with a circular saw or jigsaw. Marking in place beats calculating the angles — it fits the frame you actually built, not the one on paper.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in and 2-1/2 in, Self-tapping exterior screws, 2-3/4 in, Wood glue, Net
Fasten the diagonal braces in place with glue and screws — pocket screws for the indoor version, self-tapping screws for outdoor. Then attach the net to the finished frame, sized to the opening. Staples work indoors; outdoors use screw-eyes and cord or zip ties so weather doesn't pull it loose.