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Post by coachbiggers on Oct 6, 2008 13:13:33 GMT -6
Any one have any ideas on alternative methods of either making a Chute or get the same effect of having a chute? Thanks in advance!
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Post by veerraid on Oct 8, 2008 11:55:15 GMT -6
In the past, I have used field hockey goals, turned down with the back end up, as an alternative to chutes when we did not have access to the chutes. Worked pretty well. I still use them to work combo and cross blocks with the oline when I don't want a bar into between the linemen.
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Post by coachcb on Oct 8, 2008 11:58:46 GMT -6
You can make an effective chute out of about 10.00-20.00 dollars worth of PVC piping. Buy a couple long sections of it, some 3-way elbow joints and you are good to go.
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Post by coachkaz on Oct 8, 2008 19:13:42 GMT -6
4 PVC pipes in the ground
connect the pipes with more PVC on top
a tarp pulled tight on top over them and thats a good mobility chute
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Post by coachweigelt on Oct 9, 2008 4:07:16 GMT -6
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Post by coachnorm on Oct 9, 2008 6:42:25 GMT -6
Isn't that what your Vo-Ag programs are for - chute building and sled repair?  ? |
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Post by cregister24 on May 31, 2009 21:12:52 GMT -6
Coaches,
I am looking at creating my own chutes this summer. What are the dimensions of your chutes? I'm at a middle school and don't need chutes that are 4 feet long. Any help would be appreciated!
Coach Register
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Post by coachguy83 on May 31, 2009 22:19:06 GMT -6
In a pinch a soccer goal with a rope tied across it works, but if you are willing to take the time to build some shoots PVC pipe is the way to go.
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Post by olinecoach61 on Jun 1, 2009 5:57:26 GMT -6
I have tried the PVC chute before. It was a piece of s$@%.
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Post by cregister24 on Jun 1, 2009 8:56:21 GMT -6
I have tried the PVC chute before. It was a piece of s$@%. Coach, If you don't mind, what were the problems you were experiencing with the PVC chutes? TIA! |
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Post by olinecoach61 on Jun 1, 2009 9:33:14 GMT -6
It just wasn't sturdy enough. Over a couple of weeks of the big boys beating on it, it started to fall apart. Could have been bad construction, but we had help from a guy who knew what he was doing.
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Post by mahonz on Jun 1, 2009 10:29:48 GMT -6
Coaches
When building chutes with PVC you must use Schedule 40 PVC pipe and glue the pieces together with two stage PVC plumbers glue...otherwise they WILL break apart.
That plan that coachweigelt posted up I designed about 10 years ago. I have built maybe 20 of them since then. If 4 feet is too wide make em 3 feet. Be sure and fill the bottom sections with sand or they become top heavy...or pin them to the ground if they will be permanent. This design was meant for them to be mobile and adjustable so we could use them for our semi pro team and our youth team. The plywood top is meant to keep them rigid...but does make them top heavy.
Coach Mike
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Post by cregister24 on Jun 8, 2009 20:32:47 GMT -6
Coaches,
Just wanted to let everyone know that I finished the chutes and I appreciate everyone's comments. We shall see how they hold up.
Thanks again!
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