diff --git a/src/entities/player.js b/src/entities/player.js
index d33766b..473d460 100644
--- a/src/entities/player.js
+++ b/src/entities/player.js
@@ -260,8 +260,15 @@ class Player {
             }
         }
 
+        // Check if any teammate is closer to goal for a better scoring position
+        const teammateCloserToGoal = this.findTeammateCloserToGoal(teammates, opponents, enemyGoal, distanceToGoal);
+        if (teammateCloserToGoal && Math.random() < 0.7) {
+            this.pass(puck, teammateCloserToGoal);
+            return;
+        }
+
         // If under heavy pressure, look for a pass first
-        if (distanceToNearestOpponent < 60) {
+        if (distanceToNearestOpponent < 100) {
             const bestTeammate = this.findBestPassTarget(teammates, opponents);
             if (bestTeammate && Math.random() < 0.8) {
                 this.pass(puck, bestTeammate);
@@ -474,13 +481,13 @@ class Player {
                 baseY = rink.centerY + (puck.position.y > rink.centerY ? -60 : 60);
                 break;
             case 'LW':
-                // Left wing positions for cross-ice passes and wraparounds
-                baseX = attackZone - 30;
+                // Left wing pushes forward on their side for passing options
+                baseX = attackZone + 40; // Push forward past attack zone
                 baseY = rink.centerY - 140;
                 break;
             case 'RW':
-                // Right wing positions for cross-ice passes and wraparounds
-                baseX = attackZone - 30;
+                // Right wing pushes forward on their side for passing options
+                baseX = attackZone + 40; // Push forward past attack zone
                 baseY = rink.centerY + 140;
                 break;
             case 'LD':
@@ -687,6 +694,58 @@ class Player {
         return bestTarget;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Finds a teammate who is closer to the goal than the current puck carrier
+     * and has a clear passing lane for better scoring opportunities
+     * @param {Array} teammates - Array of teammate player objects
+     * @param {Array} opponents - Array of opponent players that might block the pass
+     * @param {Vector2} enemyGoal - Position of the opponent's goal
+     * @param {number} myDistanceToGoal - Current player's distance to goal
+     * @returns {Object|null} Best teammate closer to goal, or null if no good options
+     */
+    findTeammateCloserToGoal(teammates, opponents, enemyGoal, myDistanceToGoal) {
+        let bestTarget = null;
+        let bestScore = -1;
+
+        teammates.forEach(teammate => {
+            // Skip goalies
+            if (teammate.role === 'G') return;
+
+            const teammateDistanceToGoal = teammate.position.distance(enemyGoal);
+            const distanceToTeammate = this.position.distance(teammate.position);
+
+            // Only consider teammates who are closer to goal and within reasonable passing distance
+            if (teammateDistanceToGoal >= myDistanceToGoal || distanceToTeammate < 50 || distanceToTeammate > 250) {
+                return;
+            }
+
+            // Check if pass is blocked by opponents
+            let blocked = false;
+            opponents.forEach(opponent => {
+                const lineToTeammate = teammate.position.subtract(this.position);
+                const lineToOpponent = opponent.position.subtract(this.position);
+                const angle = Math.abs(lineToTeammate.angle() - lineToOpponent.angle());
+
+                if (angle < 0.4 && this.position.distance(opponent.position) < distanceToTeammate) {
+                    blocked = true;
+                }
+            });
+
+            if (!blocked) {
+                // Score based on how much closer to goal they are and their attributes
+                const goalAdvantage = myDistanceToGoal - teammateDistanceToGoal;
+                const score = (goalAdvantage * teammate.attributes.shooting) / distanceToTeammate;
+
+                if (score > bestScore) {
+                    bestScore = score;
+                    bestTarget = teammate;
+                }
+            }
+        });
+
+        return bestTarget;
+    }
+
     /**
      * Determines if this player is the closest non-goalie teammate to the puck
      * Used to decide who should chase loose pucks