Abstract: A training apparatus and method for goal oriented sports that requires a movable object for scoring a goal in a goal area, such as a hockey goal or a soccer goal. The training apparatus is designed to work with the laws of physics by inhibiting those areas having the least gravitational resistance. The apparatus is an alteration that inhibits scoring within the portion of the goal area that includes at least a portion least affected by gravitational resistance to blocking the movable object. The alteration allows scoring along a perimeter area, which can include only an outer and lower perimeter area. For an embodiment directed to soccer goals, the alteration permits scoring at approximately a lower two feet of the goal area, and approximately three feet at each side of the goal area. The insert can be either canvas or netting and attached via fasteners like bungee cords and grommets.