diff --git a/docs/fsm-diagrams.md b/docs/fsm-diagrams.md
index 8059b8e10d..742df21c2a 100644
--- a/docs/fsm-diagrams.md
+++ b/docs/fsm-diagrams.md
@@ -469,6 +469,7 @@ stateDiagram-v2
 classDef terminate fill:white,color:black,font-weight:bold
 direction LR
 [*] --> WaitingForPassState
+WaitingForPassState --> WaitingForPassState : [shouldMoveAwayFromShot]\n<i>moveAwayFromShot</i>
 WaitingForPassState --> WaitingForPassState : [!passStarted]\n<i>updateReceive</i>
 WaitingForPassState --> OneTouchShotState : [passStarted && onetouchPossible]\n<i>updateOnetouch</i>
 WaitingForPassState --> ReceiveAndDribbleState : [passStarted && !onetouchPossible]\n<i>updateReceive</i>
diff --git a/src/proto/tactic.proto b/src/proto/tactic.proto
index afc537c1b4..45b9d8c35b 100644
--- a/src/proto/tactic.proto
+++ b/src/proto/tactic.proto
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ message PivotKickTactic
 message ReceiverTactic
 {
     // The pass to receive
-    optional Pass pass = 1;
+    optional Pass pass_ = 1;  // needs the _ because pass is a keyword in python
     // If set to true, we will only receive and dribble
     required bool disable_one_touch_shot = 2;
 }
diff --git a/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/receiver/BUILD b/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/receiver/BUILD
index 8548bfe80e..9ff8ee7728 100644
--- a/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/receiver/BUILD
+++ b/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/receiver/BUILD
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+load("@simulated_tests_deps//:requirements.bzl", "requirement")
+
 package(default_visibility = ["//visibility:public"])
 
 cc_library(
@@ -34,7 +36,7 @@ cc_test(
 )
 
 cc_test(
-    name = "receiver_tactic_test",
+    name = "receiver_tactic_cpp_test",
     srcs = ["receiver_tactic_test.cpp"],
     deps = [
         ":receiver_tactic",
@@ -47,3 +49,17 @@ cc_test(
         "//software/world",
     ],
 )
+
+py_test(
+    name = "receiver_tactic_test",
+    srcs = ["receiver_tactic_test.py"],
+    tags = [
+        "exclusive",
+    ],
+    deps = [
+        "//software:conftest",
+        "//software/simulated_tests:speed_threshold_helpers",
+        "//software/simulated_tests:validation",
+        requirement("pytest"),
+    ],
+)
diff --git a/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/receiver/receiver_fsm.cpp b/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/receiver/receiver_fsm.cpp
index c1982d5599..7a3660cc0d 100644
--- a/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/receiver/receiver_fsm.cpp
+++ b/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/receiver/receiver_fsm.cpp
@@ -174,6 +174,26 @@ void ReceiverFSM::adjustReceive(const Update& event)
     }
 }
 
+void ReceiverFSM::moveAwayFromShot(const Update& event)
+{
+    Point ball  = event.common.world_ptr->ball().position();
+    Point robot = event.common.robot.position();
+
+    Vector between_robot_and_ball = ball - robot;
+    Vector side_step_direction    = between_robot_and_ball.normalize().perpendicular();
+
+    Point side_step_position = robot + side_step_direction;
+
+    Angle orientation = (side_step_position - ball).orientation();
+
+    event.common.set_primitive(std::make_unique<MovePrimitive>(
+        event.common.robot, side_step_position, orientation,
+        TbotsProto::MaxAllowedSpeedMode::PHYSICAL_LIMIT,
+        TbotsProto::ObstacleAvoidanceMode::AGGRESSIVE,
+        TbotsProto::DribblerMode::MAX_FORCE, TbotsProto::BallCollisionType::ALLOW,
+        AutoChipOrKick{AutoChipOrKickMode::OFF, {0}}));
+}
+
 bool ReceiverFSM::passStarted(const Update& event)
 {
     return event.common.world_ptr->ball().hasBallBeenKicked(
@@ -207,3 +227,18 @@ bool ReceiverFSM::strayPass(const Update& event)
 
     return stray_pass;
 }
+
+bool ReceiverFSM::shouldMoveAwayFromShot(const Update& event)
+{
+    Point ball = event.common.world_ptr->ball().position();
+    Point goal = event.common.world_ptr->field().enemyGoalpostPos();
+
+    Vector ball_expand = (ball - goal).normalize(0.5).perpendicular();
+    Vector goal_expand = Vector(0.5, 0.0);
+
+    Point robot = event.common.robot.position();
+
+    return contains(Polygon{ball - ball_expand, ball + ball_expand, goal + goal_expand,
+                            goal - goal_expand},
+                    robot);
+}
diff --git a/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/receiver/receiver_fsm.h b/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/receiver/receiver_fsm.h
index 051ea8f7a7..cf2a2513f4 100644
--- a/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/receiver/receiver_fsm.h
+++ b/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/receiver/receiver_fsm.h
@@ -114,6 +114,14 @@ struct ReceiverFSM
      */
     void adjustReceive(const Update& event);
 
+    /**
+     * Move the robot away from the planned shot path by moving
+     * perpendicular to the path by a metre.
+     *
+     * @param event ReceiverFSM::Update event
+     */
+    void moveAwayFromShot(const Update& event);
+
     /**
      * Guard that checks if the ball has been kicked
      *
@@ -141,6 +149,14 @@ struct ReceiverFSM
      */
     bool strayPass(const Update& event);
 
+    /**
+     * Checks if attacker wants to shoot and receiver is in the way.
+     *
+     * @param event ReceiverFSM::Update event
+     * @return true if should move away from shot attempt
+     */
+    bool shouldMoveAwayFromShot(const Update& event);
+
     auto operator()()
     {
         using namespace boost::sml;
@@ -154,14 +170,18 @@ struct ReceiverFSM
         DEFINE_SML_GUARD(passStarted)
         DEFINE_SML_GUARD(passFinished)
         DEFINE_SML_GUARD(strayPass)
+        DEFINE_SML_GUARD(shouldMoveAwayFromShot)
 
         DEFINE_SML_ACTION(updateOnetouch)
         DEFINE_SML_ACTION(updateReceive)
         DEFINE_SML_ACTION(adjustReceive)
+        DEFINE_SML_ACTION(moveAwayFromShot)
 
         return make_transition_table(
             // src_state + event [guard] / action = dest_state
-            *WaitingForPassState_S + Update_E[!passStarted_G] / updateReceive_A,
+            *WaitingForPassState_S +
+                Update_E[shouldMoveAwayFromShot_G] / moveAwayFromShot_A,
+            WaitingForPassState_S + Update_E[!passStarted_G] / updateReceive_A,
             WaitingForPassState_S + Update_E[passStarted_G && onetouchPossible_G] /
                                         updateOnetouch_A = OneTouchShotState_S,
             WaitingForPassState_S + Update_E[passStarted_G && !onetouchPossible_G] /
diff --git a/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/receiver/receiver_tactic_test.py b/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/receiver/receiver_tactic_test.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..4a7fee2a68
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/receiver/receiver_tactic_test.py
@@ -0,0 +1,149 @@
+import pytest
+
+from proto.import_all_protos import *
+import software.python_bindings as tbots_cpp
+from software.simulated_tests.ball_enters_region import BallEventuallyEntersRegion
+from software.simulated_tests.simulated_test_fixture import (
+    pytest_main,
+)
+from proto.message_translation.tbots_protobuf import create_world_state
+
+corner = tbots_cpp.Field.createSSLDivisionBField().enemyDefenseArea().negXNegYCorner()
+centre = tbots_cpp.Field.createSSLDivisionBField().enemyDefenseArea().centre()
+
+
+@pytest.mark.parametrize(
+    "blue_bots, yellow_bots, ball_initial_pos, ball_initial_velocity",
+    [
+        # Test bottom left medium distance from attacker
+        (
+            [
+                corner + tbots_cpp.Vector(-1.5, -1.5),
+                corner + tbots_cpp.Vector(-0.5, -0.5),
+            ],
+            [],
+            corner + tbots_cpp.Vector(-1.3, -1.3),
+            tbots_cpp.Vector(0, 0),
+        ),
+        # Test bottom left close distance from attacker
+        (
+            [
+                corner + tbots_cpp.Vector(-1.5, -1.5),
+                corner + tbots_cpp.Vector(-1.0, -1.0),
+            ],
+            [],
+            corner + tbots_cpp.Vector(-1.3, -1.3),
+            tbots_cpp.Vector(0, 0),
+        ),
+        # Test centre medium distance from attacker
+        (
+            [
+                centre + tbots_cpp.Vector(-2.5, 0.0),
+                centre + tbots_cpp.Vector(-1.0, 0.0),
+            ],
+            [],
+            centre + tbots_cpp.Vector(-2.2, 0.0),
+            tbots_cpp.Vector(0, 0),
+        ),
+        # Test centre close distance from attacker
+        (
+            [
+                centre + tbots_cpp.Vector(-1.5, 0.0),
+                centre + tbots_cpp.Vector(-1.0, 0.0),
+            ],
+            [],
+            centre + tbots_cpp.Vector(-1.3, 0.0),
+            tbots_cpp.Vector(0, 0),
+        ),
+    ],
+)
+def test_receiver_move_away_from_shot_in_progress(
+    blue_bots,
+    yellow_bots,
+    ball_initial_pos,
+    ball_initial_velocity,
+    simulated_test_runner,
+):
+    # Setup Robot
+    def setup(*args):
+        simulated_test_runner.simulator_proto_unix_io.send_proto(
+            WorldState,
+            create_world_state(
+                blue_robot_locations=blue_bots,
+                yellow_robot_locations=yellow_bots,
+                ball_location=ball_initial_pos,
+                ball_velocity=ball_initial_velocity,
+            ),
+        )
+
+        # Setup Tactic
+        params = AssignedTacticPlayControlParams()
+
+        passer_point = blue_bots[0]
+        receiver_point = blue_bots[1]
+        receive_speed_m_per_s = 2.0
+        min_pass_speed_m_per_s = 1.0
+        max_pass_speed_m_per_s = 4.0
+        pass_to_test = tbots_cpp.Pass.fromDestReceiveSpeed(
+            passer_point,
+            receiver_point,
+            receive_speed_m_per_s,
+            min_pass_speed_m_per_s,
+            max_pass_speed_m_per_s,
+        )
+
+        possible_pass = Pass(
+            passer_point=Point(
+                x_meters=pass_to_test.passerPoint().x(),
+                y_meters=pass_to_test.passerPoint().y(),
+            ),
+            receiver_point=Point(
+                x_meters=pass_to_test.receiverPoint().x(),
+                y_meters=pass_to_test.receiverPoint().y(),
+            ),
+            pass_speed_m_per_s=pass_to_test.speed(),
+        )
+
+        params.assigned_tactics[0].attacker.CopyFrom(
+            AttackerTactic(
+                best_pass_so_far=possible_pass,  # optional
+                pass_committed=False,
+                # chip_target={"x_meters": 0.0, "y_meters": 0.0},  # optional
+            )
+        )
+
+        params.assigned_tactics[1].receiver.CopyFrom(
+            ReceiverTactic(
+                pass_=possible_pass,  # optional
+                disable_one_touch_shot=True,
+            )
+        )
+
+        simulated_test_runner.blue_full_system_proto_unix_io.send_proto(
+            AssignedTacticPlayControlParams, params
+        )
+
+    # Always Validation
+    always_validation_sequence_set = [[]]
+
+    # Eventually Validation
+    eventually_validation_sequence_set = [
+        [
+            BallEventuallyEntersRegion(
+                regions=[tbots_cpp.Field.createSSLDivisionBField().enemyGoal()]
+            )
+        ]
+    ]
+
+    simulated_test_runner.run_test(
+        setup=setup,
+        inv_eventually_validation_sequence_set=eventually_validation_sequence_set,
+        inv_always_validation_sequence_set=always_validation_sequence_set,
+        ag_eventually_validation_sequence_set=eventually_validation_sequence_set,
+        ag_always_validation_sequence_set=always_validation_sequence_set,
+        test_timeout_s=4,
+    )
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    pytest_main(__file__)
diff --git a/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/tactic_factory.cpp b/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/tactic_factory.cpp
index 73f51d2a66..11124b37cc 100644
--- a/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/tactic_factory.cpp
+++ b/src/software/ai/hl/stp/tactic/tactic_factory.cpp
@@ -179,9 +179,9 @@ std::shared_ptr<Tactic> createTactic(const TbotsProto::ReceiverTactic &tactic_pr
 {
     auto tactic = std::make_shared<ReceiverTactic>(ai_config.receiver_tactic_config());
     std::optional<Pass> pass = std::nullopt;
-    if (tactic_proto.has_pass())
+    if (tactic_proto.has_pass_())
     {
-        pass = createPass(tactic_proto.pass());
+        pass = createPass(tactic_proto.pass_());
     }
 
     tactic->updateControlParams(pass, tactic_proto.disable_one_touch_shot());