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A practical guide to Penalty Shootout
Take a moment with Penalty Shootout before moving to another game. Score at least three of five penalties. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Look at what changes after your first action.
Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
An idea for your next attempt
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.
The challenge in front of you
Score at least three of five penalties. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
The order of play
- Aim inside the goal.
- Shoot away from the moving keeper.
- A save or outside shot misses.
- Finish all five.
Input guidance
Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
See the idea in action
An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Notice the change in the playing area.
Keep this in mind
The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters. Check the rule before repeating the action. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Questions about this game
What is the goal of Penalty Shootout?
Here is the relevant explanation: Score at least three of five penalties.
On this playing page, how do I control Penalty Shootout?
Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot.
While learning, what example helps explain Penalty Shootout?
For clarity: An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Penalty Shootout?
The key detail is this: The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters.
For my first round, what format does Penalty Shootout offer?
Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
For my first round, which play mode does Penalty Shootout use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
