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The netted goals we made in MCR from 10 sections of shatterproof piping that slot together, although designed with portability and safety in mind, solve most of these problems IMHO.
They hold their shape under normal duress and the goalie/goal ref can reposition them as the game is in progress. However, if a player leans or falls on the crossbar/ upright they partially collapse - the shockcord running through the piping enabling quick rebuild - as the crossbar is made of three interconnecting pieces with short overlapping sleeves.
Yes, there is the occasional 'rebuild' during clumsy or vigorous games, but it takes 10-15 seconds for a goal ref to sort out. The upshot is that these goals offer no advantage/sanctuary to a wobbling keeper... and you soon learn not to trust them to bail out on! ;-)