"The broader cause is the same: stop shooting from so far away; it's easier to score from closer to the goal. This is part of the wisdom created by expected goals (xG)."
"In the 2008-09 season, Premier League teams took 45.7% of their shots from outside the box. This season, it's down to 32.5%, the second-smallest share after last season."
"The average shot in 2008-09 came from 18.3 meters away. This season, teams are shooting, on average, from 15.4 meters, tied with last season for the closest on record."
"We're left with this: 4.03 shots from outside the box, per team, per game -- the lowest number since 2008-09 and likely the lowest in the history of the Premier League."
The trend in soccer shows a significant decrease in long-range shots, with Premier League teams taking fewer shots from outside the box. In the 2008-09 season, 45.7% of shots were from outside, while this season it's down to 32.5%. The average distance of shots has also decreased from 18.3 meters to 15.4 meters. This shift reflects a broader understanding of scoring efficiency, as teams prioritize better chances closer to the goal, resulting in fewer long-range attempts and a downturn in attacking play.
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