SmartBackstop for Lacrosse, Practice Smart®. Attaches Directly to Goal & Folds Away When not in use, 14 x 10 ft of Durable net Coverage, fits All Regulation 6 x 6 Goals

I have had this back stop for over 2 years now, and it stays on my kids lacrosse net 365 days a year outside. It even stays out in the winter months during our New England winters. It has held up perfectly and stops even the most wide shots. It’s has been a game changer for not losing balls. Worth every penny, I’m actually going to order a second one for our second net.

I purchased my first Smart Backstop years ago and it has been the BEST investment in lacrosse equipment I've made. Seriously, I know it's just a backstop...but it works really well. It's made to absorb the shock of shots, which limits the wear and tear on the net. It's exactly the width the crease would be, so it doesn't get in the way of backyard drills (and actually helps you visualize where the crease would be). This backstop has easily saved me dozens of hours I would have spent chasing balls (not to mention setting up a net or other type of backstop behind the cage). Since this backstop attaches to the goal and folds back, you can put the goal anywhere and still catch missed shots (vs. other nets you need to install or separate pop-up net solutions). This company really stands behind their product as well, is always working to make it even better. Seriously, if you want to stop chasing balls (or your a parent that likes their big unbroken windows just the way they are), this is a great investment.

My son is a U14 attack so shooting practice is essential. Having a backstop allows you to get more shoot more and chase balls less. This translates into more skill, no question about it.Previously I had built my own backstop out of PVC and batting cage netting. I hemmed and hawed about trying to reproduce this design but through in the towel since I could not find quality netting in the right dimensions. Oh yeah, and then there is the price. Ouch. As if Lacrosse isn't expensive enough as is.That is all to say that I was in a pretty critical state of mind when unpacking. The quality of construction is very good. I had a little trouble with the instructions, but still had it installed in under 30 min.I have only had it installed for 4 months but I can tell that this netting will last many seasons. The netting is not terribly thick, but the design of the frame is very clever. The frame helps the net absorb a lot of the impact of the ball, which I believe will limit wholes that you typically get on a taught goal net. This is especially true on the wings to the side. They are not secured to the ground. I thought this would allow the ball to get past, but instead the net sort of wraps around the ball, gives, and then drops the ball right at the base of the net.My son added a nice mod. He stitched a rope along the edge of the netting behind the goal. This creates a pocket that holds all the balls that were shot over the top bar, further speeding up ball recovery.Bottom line: Even though I think this backstop is over priced (I mean it was more than the cage and net combined!) I have no regrets buying it since it is the best solution that I could find and it definitely leads to more shooting per hour.Like others we have had the backstop collapse a couple of times, but it has not been a major nuance. If it gets worse I am sure we can use lashings to secure.

I ordered the first generation Smart Backstop on September 22, 2017. My son and I use it regularly on an outdoor goal. The Backstop stays on the goal outside year-round. It’s been fantastic to shoot on knowing we won’t be sleeping in the doghouse from breaking house windows.Fast forward to Memorial weekend May, 2019. I wrote to Smart Sports Tek via Amazon over the holiday weekend to ask if they sell the Corner Bracket assemblies as one snapped after a bad storm a couple weeks prior. I got an answer quickly from Michael on a Sunday on a 3 day weekend no less! Not only did he thank me for my purchase, he said he’d have the team get a 2nd generation Corner Bracket in the mail on Tuesday when everyone returns to work. Wait… a company that puts customer satisfaction and service first and foremost? Ideal but not always real.Smart Sports Tek is the real deal, the product is the real deal. It’s smart, it’s durable, it’s supported. One thing I learned, aside from a strong appreciation for the company, is that as they evolve the product (16 product changes since version 1) with a goal of backward compatibility with the GEN 1 and GEN 2 systems. Per Michael, “we designed them that way so no customer is ever left behind!” More and more, products are designed to fail sooner than we’d like. This company designs their products to last. I fully support their product and happy to answer any questions.By the way, love the ingenious accessory to weight the back of the goal to prevent tipping over. Just plain old smart.

I am very impressed with this product. It's a very minimalist design that offers a generous net area for those errant shots but folds down easily around the goal when not in use. I've purchased other backstop, nets for my sons and this is the product I would have bought in the first place if it had been available due to it's small size and convenience. The plastic brackets and hinges are areas I'm hoping will be durable over the long haul. At this point the hinges seem to be sturdy and haven't been difficult to move when opening and storing the net after each use.The customer service is exceptional. Recently, we did have a problem with a support pole poking through a net sleeve. I sent them an email with some pictures and they sent out a replacement net immediately. I found that experience very positive and reaffirmed my belief this is a company I want to continue to do business with. Furthermore I believe their product is high quality despite the issue we encountered. I highly recommend this product and company.