I use these goals extensively for play indoors (in the winter) and outdoors with our California high school soccer team. They are extremely durable, transportable and easy to set up. They provide a soft rebound, making them great for shot training as a single player can take repeat shots with a single ball (without having to dig the ball out of the back of the net). I was honestly a little reluctant to purchase out of fear they would not hold up with rigorous use. After a year of use with 1000's of shots and endless abuse from the team, I have been very satisfied. These portable goals, particularly the nets, are in better shape than our full size game nets. The best part about these goals is the amazing customer service. When we accidently broke one of the uprights, the company immediately sent us a new set of uprights no questions asked at no cost to me (even shipping was covered). For me that takes all the worry out of the purchase and makes these a true no brainer. I highly recommend, whether for occasional fun or competitive training.