Quote Originally Posted by fakeyank View Post
Direct goals from long range shots may not always be the 'end goal'. A long range shot may result in a corner or a hand ball or a deflection from the keep into the path of the striker. It should be a secondary route, but that should change based on how a game is going. If we are finding it difficult to penetrate an opposition teams defense, start taking shots from distance.. have a plan B and may be even a plan C!
Isn't referring to it as a secondary option the same as calling it a Plan B or C, I can't help but think we are quibbling over terms.

I think it's about getting players to use the correct judgement rather than being obsessed over style of play, if a tangible pass is not on than shooting from distance is an option to consider rather than haphazardly trying a pass that leads to ceding posession at least with shooting the worst that will happen is that you concede a goal kick.

The most efficient route to scoring a goal is from inside the box, but yes I agree it's not the only route.

And Elnenys comments are very telling.