Soccer Goal Scoring - Distance of Shots

A major international soccer league reported on where and how goals were scored. Over 400 goals were recorded and we will provide an analysis of the results, and what it means from a coaching point of view.

From Which Distance Goals Are Scored

Goals in the study were scored as follows:

from inside the 6yd (5m) box: 28%

from outside the 6yd box but inside the penalty box: 55%

from outside the penalty box: 17%

In total then, 83% of all goals are scored from inside the penalty box.

Coaching Implications

This confirms what good coaches have been practicing for a long time. They get theri team to work the ball into the target area inside the box, which almost forms a triangle with the 6yd box as its basr and the penalty spot at its tip.

Next we will talk about which build-ups lead to the goals.

the practice books below have many drills emphasizing attacking plays to the target areas.

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