Add realistic tackle mechanics with approach angle and velocity modifiers

- Calculate approach angle between tackler velocity and target direction
- Apply angle-based modifiers: head-on (100%) > side (70%) > behind (40%) > opposite (20%)
- Calculate closing speed from relative velocity differential
- Apply velocity modifiers: weak <1 m/s (0.3x), solid >3 m/s (1.5x)
- Combine modifiers: finalSuccess = base × angleModifier × velocityModifier
- Enhanced debug logging shows all components of tackle calculation
- Head-on charges now much less effective (~15-30% vs previous ~50%)
- Rewards proper positioning, blindside hits, and high closing speeds

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>

src/config/constants.ts

@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ export const CENTER_DOT_RADIUS = 5;       // pixels
 
 // AI/Behavior constants
 export const SHOOTING_RANGE = 10;                    // meters - max distance to attempt shot
-export const SHOOTING_ANGLE_THRESHOLD = Math.PI / 4; // radians (45 degrees)
+export const SHOOTING_ANGLE_THRESHOLD = Math.PI / 3; // radians (60 degrees)
 export const GOALIE_RANGE = 3;                       // meters - how far goalie moves from center
 
 // Collision avoidance constants
@@ -69,3 +69,19 @@ export const TACKLE_PUCK_LOOSE_CHANCE = 0.6;       // Chance puck becomes loose
 export const TACKLE_COOLDOWN = 1000;               // ms - time between tackles for same player
 export const TACKLE_FALL_DURATION = 500;           // ms - time player stays down after being tackled
 export const TACKLE_MIN_SPEED = 2;                 // m/s - minimum speed required to execute tackle
+
+// Tackle angle modifiers (based on approach angle)
+export const TACKLE_ANGLE_HEAD_ON_THRESHOLD = Math.PI / 4;      // 45° - best check angle
+export const TACKLE_ANGLE_SIDE_THRESHOLD = Math.PI / 2;         // 90° - glancing blow
+export const TACKLE_ANGLE_BEHIND_THRESHOLD = (3 * Math.PI) / 4; // 135° - awkward angle
+
+export const TACKLE_ANGLE_HEAD_ON_MODIFIER = 1.0;    // 100% effectiveness
+export const TACKLE_ANGLE_SIDE_MODIFIER = 0.7;       // 70% effectiveness
+export const TACKLE_ANGLE_BEHIND_MODIFIER = 0.4;     // 40% effectiveness
+export const TACKLE_ANGLE_OPPOSITE_MODIFIER = 0.2;   // 20% effectiveness
+
+// Tackle velocity differential modifiers
+export const TACKLE_CLOSING_SPEED_WEAK = 1;     // m/s - very weak check
+export const TACKLE_CLOSING_SPEED_SOLID = 3;    // m/s - solid check
+export const TACKLE_VELOCITY_MODIFIER_MIN = 0.3; // Minimum modifier for very low closing speed
+export const TACKLE_VELOCITY_MODIFIER_MAX = 1.5; // Maximum modifier for high closing speed

src/game/GameScene.ts

@@ -18,7 +18,18 @@ import {
   SHOT_SPEED,
   TACKLE_SUCCESS_MODIFIER,
   TACKLE_PUCK_LOOSE_CHANCE,
-  TACKLE_MIN_SPEED
+  TACKLE_MIN_SPEED,
+  TACKLE_ANGLE_HEAD_ON_THRESHOLD,
+  TACKLE_ANGLE_SIDE_THRESHOLD,
+  TACKLE_ANGLE_BEHIND_THRESHOLD,
+  TACKLE_ANGLE_HEAD_ON_MODIFIER,
+  TACKLE_ANGLE_SIDE_MODIFIER,
+  TACKLE_ANGLE_BEHIND_MODIFIER,
+  TACKLE_ANGLE_OPPOSITE_MODIFIER,
+  TACKLE_CLOSING_SPEED_WEAK,
+  TACKLE_CLOSING_SPEED_SOLID,
+  TACKLE_VELOCITY_MODIFIER_MIN,
+  TACKLE_VELOCITY_MODIFIER_MAX
 } from '../config/constants';
 import { Goal } from './Goal';
 import { Puck } from '../entities/Puck';
@@ -326,16 +337,85 @@ export class GameScene extends Phaser.Scene {
       return; // Tackle cannot occur
     }
 
-    // Calculate tackle success based on tackling vs balance
+    // 1. Calculate approach angle modifier
-    // Formula: (tackling / (tackling + balance)) * modifier
+    // Get velocity vectors (using physics body velocity)
+    const tacklerVelX = tackler.body.velocity.x / SCALE; // Convert to m/s
+    const tacklerVelY = tackler.body.velocity.y / SCALE;
+    const tackledVelX = tackled.body.velocity.x / SCALE;
+    const tackledVelY = tackled.body.velocity.y / SCALE;
+
+    // Calculate angle of attack: angle between tackler's velocity and direction to tackled player
+    const dx = tackled.gameX - tackler.gameX;
+    const dy = tackled.gameY - tackler.gameY;
+    const angleToTarget = Math.atan2(dy, dx);
+    const tacklerVelocityAngle = Math.atan2(tacklerVelY, tacklerVelX);
+
+    // Angle difference (how aligned is tackler's movement with target direction)
+    let approachAngle = Math.abs(angleToTarget - tacklerVelocityAngle);
+    // Normalize to 0-PI range
+    if (approachAngle > Math.PI) approachAngle = 2 * Math.PI - approachAngle;
+
+    // Determine angle modifier based on approach angle
+    let angleModifier: number;
+    if (approachAngle <= TACKLE_ANGLE_HEAD_ON_THRESHOLD) {
+      angleModifier = TACKLE_ANGLE_HEAD_ON_MODIFIER; // Head-on
+    } else if (approachAngle <= TACKLE_ANGLE_SIDE_THRESHOLD) {
+      angleModifier = TACKLE_ANGLE_SIDE_MODIFIER; // Side angle
+    } else if (approachAngle <= TACKLE_ANGLE_BEHIND_THRESHOLD) {
+      angleModifier = TACKLE_ANGLE_BEHIND_MODIFIER; // From behind
+    } else {
+      angleModifier = TACKLE_ANGLE_OPPOSITE_MODIFIER; // Opposite direction
+    }
+
+    // 2. Calculate relative velocity differential (closing speed)
+    // Project velocities onto the line connecting the players
+    const distSq = dx * dx + dy * dy;
+    const dist = Math.sqrt(distSq);
+
+    if (dist < 0.01) {
+      // Players are on top of each other, skip velocity calculation
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const dirX = dx / dist; // Unit vector toward tackled player
+    const dirY = dy / dist;
+
+    // Closing velocity = tackler's velocity toward target - tackled's velocity toward tackler
+    const tacklerClosingVel = tacklerVelX * dirX + tacklerVelY * dirY;
+    const tackledClosingVel = -(tackledVelX * dirX + tackledVelY * dirY); // Negative because measuring toward tackler
+    const closingSpeed = tacklerClosingVel + tackledClosingVel;
+
+    // Calculate velocity modifier based on closing speed
+    // Map closing speed to modifier range
+    let velocityModifier: number;
+    if (closingSpeed <= TACKLE_CLOSING_SPEED_WEAK) {
+      velocityModifier = TACKLE_VELOCITY_MODIFIER_MIN;
+    } else if (closingSpeed >= TACKLE_CLOSING_SPEED_SOLID) {
+      velocityModifier = TACKLE_VELOCITY_MODIFIER_MAX;
+    } else {
+      // Linear interpolation between weak and solid
+      const ratio = (closingSpeed - TACKLE_CLOSING_SPEED_WEAK) /
+                    (TACKLE_CLOSING_SPEED_SOLID - TACKLE_CLOSING_SPEED_WEAK);
+      velocityModifier = TACKLE_VELOCITY_MODIFIER_MIN +
+                        ratio * (TACKLE_VELOCITY_MODIFIER_MAX - TACKLE_VELOCITY_MODIFIER_MIN);
+    }
+
+    // 3. Calculate base tackle success based on tackling vs balance
     const tacklerSkill = tackler.attributes.tackling;
     const tackledBalance = tackled.attributes.balance;
 
-    const successChance = (tacklerSkill / (tacklerSkill + tackledBalance)) * TACKLE_SUCCESS_MODIFIER;
+    const baseSuccess = (tacklerSkill / (tacklerSkill + tackledBalance)) * TACKLE_SUCCESS_MODIFIER;
-    const success = Math.random() < successChance;
+
+    // 4. Apply all modifiers
+    const finalSuccessChance = baseSuccess * angleModifier * velocityModifier;
+    const success = Math.random() < finalSuccessChance;
 
     console.log(
-      `[Tackle] ${tackler.id} (tackling: ${tacklerSkill}, speed: ${tacklerSpeed.toFixed(1)} m/s) tackles ${tackled.id} (balance: ${tackledBalance}) - ${success ? 'SUCCESS' : 'FAILED'} (${(successChance * 100).toFixed(1)}%)`
+      `[Tackle] ${tackler.id} → ${tackled.id} | ` +
+      `Base: ${(baseSuccess * 100).toFixed(1)}% | ` +
+      `Angle: ${(approachAngle * 180 / Math.PI).toFixed(0)}° (×${angleModifier.toFixed(2)}) | ` +
+      `Closing: ${closingSpeed.toFixed(1)} m/s (×${velocityModifier.toFixed(2)}) | ` +
+      `Final: ${(finalSuccessChance * 100).toFixed(1)}% → ${success ? 'SUCCESS' : 'FAILED'}`
     );
 
     // Mark tackle performed (cooldown starts)