18 YARD CLUB RESEARCH

CURL SHOT PHYSICS AT THE FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

16th October 2023 by DAVID GREY

David Grey puts the spotlight on Linda Caicedo's spectacular curling goal at the 2023 Women's World Cup: "Colombian curl shot a contender for goal of the tournament."

THE 18 YARD CLUB CURLER IN THE FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

20th August 2023 by DAVID GREY

David Grey breaks down two spectacular curling goals by Dutch wingback Esmee Brugts at the 2023 Women's World Cup: "The physics behind two great goals at the FIFA Women’s World Cup."

THE PHYSICS BEHIND AN 18 YARD CLUB CURLER

14th June 2023 by DAVID GREY

The physics principles that underpin an 18 Yard Club-esque curl shot are uncovered by 18 Yard Club researcher David Grey in his article published by Friends of Football, "The physics behind the moment of footballing magic."

THE 18 YARD CLUB CURLER IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE

13th June 2023 by DAVID GREY

18 Yard Club researcher David Grey delves into the statistics of the Premier League to uncover the importance of a brilliantly-executed 18 Yard Club Curler in his article published by Friends of Football, "New research reveals top goalscoring technique."

THE 18 YARD BOX AT THE 2022 WORLD CUP

27th December 2022 by DAVID GREY

93% of goals in Qatar were scored inside the 18 Yard Box, a World Cup record.

The curtains have closed on Qatar 2022: a World Cup that will be remembered eternally for its many upsets, spellbounding drama and incredible finale.

18 Yard Clubbers will look back on the 2022 World Cup for it's record-breaking dependence on finising capability within the 18 Yard Box.

A record 93% of goals were scored from within the 18 Yard Box despite shots inside the box only making up 63% of total shots. Furthermore, 2022 World Cup matches averaged 2.69 goals per match, the greatest ever since USA 1994.

In other words, World Cup players scored a greater portion of goals inside the 18 yard box, with a greater success of scoring, and in doing so scored more goals per match.

The importance of goal-scoring skills inside the 18 yard box is more evident than ever on the greatest stage of all.