Shooting (association football)

In association football, shooting is the act of striking the ball in an attempt to score a goal. Shooting is a core attacking skill and may occur in open play, from set pieces, or during a penalty kick. A shot is typically taken using the feet, though players may also shoot using the head (a header), particularly when finishing crosses or aerial passes.

A shot on target (also called a shot on goal) is a shot that enters the goal, or would have entered the goal if it had not been saved by the goalkeeper or blocked by another defensive player.

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