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How to play Penalty Shootout
Take a moment with Penalty Shootout before moving to another game. Score at least three of five penalties. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Score at least three of five penalties. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Step by step
- Aim inside the goal.
- Shoot away from the moving keeper.
- A save or outside shot misses.
- Finish all five.
Controls
Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters. A different version of the game may use a different rule. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Penalty Shootout?
For clarity: Score at least three of five penalties.
For this browser game, how do I control Penalty Shootout?
The key detail is this: Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Penalty Shootout?
Keep this in mind: 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 a quick reminder, what format does Penalty Shootout offer?
Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
Before I begin, which play mode does Penalty Shootout use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.