Near Miss Reality
The effect of a "Near Miss" shot on probable outcomes is important because depending on where the near miss shot went, it can result in more goals being scored. As you aim at the middle and lower sections, you increase your chace of scoring by approximately 23%.
Considering probable outcomes, based on "Near Misses" there are more effective areas to shoot at than others. It is important to take into consideration that a shot that is not on net has a 0% chance of becoming a goal whereas a "Near Miss" shot on goal has a chance of becoming a goal. The following illustations show the relationship between "Near Miss" shots and probabilities.
Scoring with Shot Placement
FULL SIZE REGULATION GOAL 8' x 24'
Goal keepers can regularly cover the middle of the net!
At any given time, or shooting angle a goal keeper will be allowing space
at either post near or far.
The space along either post
represents the best area to shoot at.
This space can be divided into three
distinct categories:
Goal Keeper Perspective
Shooters Perspective
High: In general, mechanically most
natural place to place shot.
*Mid: If the shot misses high or low-it
still results in great shot placement.
Low: Takes discipline to learn to shoot
low with ankle locked "down" for
maximum power. Can shoot low with
ankle locked down to "pass it by the
keeper." Natural placement for ankle
High: Able to jump up and stop
and stop with hands.
Mid: Able to move/Jump sideways
and stop with hands.
Low: Cannot jump down. Difficult
to get to with hands. Stopping
with feet may give up rebounds.
Upper Corner Shooting
Mid Post Shooting
Lower Corner Shooting
When possible, it is best to shoot at lower corners. If it is not possible to shoot for the lower
corners, taking into consideration "Near Miss" scenarios, it is more effective to shoot at the mid
post region than the upper corners.