sm Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Off target to me, unless the shot hits the woodwork and goes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndFos Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 well the target is the goal, and you've hit part of the goal structure, therefore its kinda on target, but didn't go in. I'd say the target is getting the ball between the posts, under the crossbar, and over the goal line, as that's what gives a goal.miss. I'd say that the target is to score a goal, that is to hit the goal without it hitting the keeper so that it won't go in. In a similar case to it being off target to hit the woodwork, you can argue that it is off target to when the ball hits the keeper. And in the definition it clearly isn't. Therefore you could argue that hitting the post also is hitting the target, as its actually closer to hitting the target than when hitting the keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomzep Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 well the target is the goal, and you've hit part of the goal structure, therefore its kinda on target, but didn't go in. That was one of the factors my work colleagues said. The aim of the game is to get the ball across the line in between the posts. that is the target of the game. so clearly the woodwork is off target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted January 15, 2009 Moderator Share Posted January 15, 2009 well the target is the goal, and you've hit part of the goal structure, therefore its kinda on target, but didn't go in. That was one of the factors my work colleagues said. He doesn't come from Widnes does he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 well the target is the goal, and you've hit part of the goal structure, therefore its kinda on target, but didn't go in. I'd say the target is getting the ball between the posts, under the crossbar, and over the goal line, as that's what gives a goal.miss. I'd say that the target is to score a goal, that is to hit the goal without it hitting the keeper so that it won't go in. In a similar case to it being off target to hit the woodwork, you can argue that it is off target to when the ball hits the keeper. And in the definition it clearly isn't. Therefore you could argue that hitting the post also is hitting the target, as its actually closer to hitting the target than when hitting the keeper. You could try but you would still be wrong. Your target is the area inside the posts. There might be a keeper blocking the target but it doesnt change what the target is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NulliSecundus Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Absolutely no debate. Off target. If it was on target... it would be a goal. The only way a shot can be on target and not go in is if a player clears line or the keeper saves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artetasgirl Posted January 15, 2009 Author Visiting Supporter Share Posted January 15, 2009 well the target is the goal, and you've hit part of the goal structure, therefore its kinda on target, but didn't go in. That was one of the factors my work colleagues said. He doesn't come from Widnes does he? Nah, don't associate myself with them sort of creatures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted January 15, 2009 Moderator Share Posted January 15, 2009 well the target is the goal, and you've hit part of the goal structure, therefore its kinda on target, but didn't go in. That was one of the factors my work colleagues said. He doesn't come from Widnes does he? Nah, don't associate myself with them sort of creatures its just that he logic of his position would appear to be chemically enhanced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT_1993 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 off target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sureshot Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Off target for me too. However, what happens if a goalie saves a shot that was going wide? Most would probably class that 'on target' but it's no more on target than hitting the woodwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT_1993 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Off target for me too. However, what happens if a goalie saves a shot that was going wide? Most would probably class that 'on target' but it's no more on target than hitting the woodwork. id say off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myoldman Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 The way I see it, think of every shot as if it was an open goal, if it would go in its on target, if it wouldnt then it's off target, I know it sounds stupidly simple but 9 people have still voted 'on'. Presuming the question means, woodwork and back out, not wodwork and in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limvillian Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Off target for me too. However, what happens if a goalie saves a shot that was going wide? Most would probably class that 'on target' but it's no more on target than hitting the woodwork. That would be off target aswell and more than likely go down as an own goal, like Carson did the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted January 15, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted January 15, 2009 Off target for me too. However, what happens if a goalie saves a shot that was going wide? Most would probably class that 'on target' but it's no more on target than hitting the woodwork. That would be off target aswell and more than likely go down as an own goal, like Carson did the weekend. We're not saying that the ball goes in. However it would likely be considered a save and by implication would then be on-target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limvillian Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I think the only thing the keeper has saved there is a goal kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT_1993 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I think the only thing the keeper has saved there is a goal kick im being thick and dont understand your post, could you please explain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 15, 2009 Moderator Share Posted January 15, 2009 If it's going in it's on target. If it's not it's off target. It's as simple as that. Therefore woodwork is off target because it's not a score :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 So a ball that goes in off the woodwork is a shot off target, even though it's a goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limvillian Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I think the only thing the keeper has saved there is a goal kick im being thick and dont understand your post, could you please explain I`m saying, I wouldn`t consider it a save because the ball was going wide before the goalie stopped it so, effectivly the only thing he has saved is the ball from going for a goal kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 15, 2009 Moderator Share Posted January 15, 2009 So a ball that goes in off the woodwork is a shot off target, even though it's a goal? If it's going in it's on target. If it's not it's off target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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