Before the Asian Cup, Wellington were placing 40% of their shots on target, largely aided by the fact that 73% of their shots were coming from inside the box – at the time the highest ratio in the league. Since the season has resumed, they have managed to place just 29% of their shots on target, with only 63% of their shots coming from inside the penalty area (and only 55% discounting the Newcastle match).
http://leopoldmethod.com.au/jets-get-physical-as-asian-cup-break-burns-the-phoenix/
Interesting stat given the calls from some people to shoot from distance more.
Obviously shooting from inside the box is preferable and has a higher chance of being on target. Frustration that we have a lot of posession and do nothing with it encourage people to say they want the trigger pulled a bit sooner. I think the odd long range shot is good for keeping defenders on their toes ; but it should never be your main tactic, obviously.