How do I simulate a shot put?

Open this page and use the live Expected Goals (xG) tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a shot put from your own measurements.

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Expected Goals (xG) for a shot put

Simulate a shot put live in your browser. This runs the real Expected Goals (xG) solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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the quality of a chance

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Expected goals rates every shot by the probability an average player would score from that spot, learned from thousands of historical shots. The two biggest drivers are distance and angle to goal — a tap-in near the six-yard box is worth 0.8 xG, a long-range effort barely 0.03. Summing xG over a match reveals who truly deserved to win, beyond the scoreline. Click to place a shot.

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Expected goals0.22

Distance30 m

Angle to goal24°

Ratingdecent

Governing equation

xG = \frac{1}{1 + e ^{- (0.6 - 0.11 \cdot 30.0 + 0.06 \cdot 23.5)}} = 0.22

Reading this result: Long range dominates here: distance shrinks xG faster than anything else, so this is a low-probability effort.

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About this simulation

The full Expected Goals (xG) tool models a shot put with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a shot put?: Open this page and use the live Expected Goals (xG) tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a shot put from your own measurements.