Goalie Positioning Calculator

Optimal cage position from shooter angle.

Shooter distance from goal (m)

Shooter lateral offset (m)

Goalie arm span (cm)

Goalie water height (cm)

Tab to move between fields

Shooting angle (°)

29.3

Optimal distance out (m)1.75

Lateral position (m)0.65

Horizontal coverage (%)94.9

Vertical coverage (%)55.6

Overall coverage (%)72.6

Reaction time available (sec)0.18

Near post gap (m)0.55

Far post gap (m)1.4

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the shooter's distance from the goal line in meters — penalty shots are from 5 m.
Set the shooter's lateral offset in meters from the center of the goal (positive = right side).
Input the goalie's arm span in cm (fingertip to fingertip) for horizontal coverage calculations.
Enter the goalie's water height in cm — how high they rise above the surface when fully set.
Read Optimal Distance Out from the goal line and Lateral Position for the goalie's ideal starting spot on the angle bisector.
Check Overall Coverage % and Near/Far Post Gaps to identify the most vulnerable zones the goalie must protect.

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