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How to play Penalty Shootout
Choose a round of Penalty Shootout and settle into its rules. Score at least three of five penalties. Look at what changes after your first action. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Look at what changes after your first action.
Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Score at least three of five penalties. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. 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
For this browser game, what is the goal of Penalty Shootout?
Keep this in mind: Score at least three of five penalties.
Before I begin, how do I control Penalty Shootout?
Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot.
For my first round, what example helps explain Penalty Shootout?
Here is the relevant explanation: An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Penalty Shootout?
Here is the relevant explanation: The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters.
For a quick reminder, what format does Penalty Shootout offer?
For clarity: Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
For my first round, 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.