An evidence-based course
The geometry
of goals.
Six short, interactive lessons on how goals actually happen — the zones that matter, the triangles that open them, and the pass behind the line. Built on Ron Smith's analysis of 3,175 goals across the Premier League, A-League, World Cups and European Championships.
01 Where goals come from Before any tactic: where on the pitch do goals actually happen?02 The map that respects offside Zone 14 is famous. It is also drawn wrong — because the last line of defence moves.03 Three ways through Every open-play goal is one of three stories. They are not equally good stories.04 Triangles & the angle of support Zoom in from the map to the geometry between three shirts. Support is an angle, not a distance.05 Transitions & the five-pass truth Where you win the ball, and how fast you play, matter more than how long you keep it.06 From evidence to the training ground A principle you can’t train is a poster. Smith closes his thesis with a practice — so do we.
Source: Smith, R.A. (2016). An Investigation into Goal Scoring Patterns in Association Football. PhD thesis, University of Canberra. Works offline — add it to your home screen and take it to the touchline.