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How to play Penalty Shootout
Start Penalty Shootout by looking at the playing area and its controls. Score at least three of five penalties. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Score at least three of five penalties. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.
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
Before I begin, what is the goal of Penalty Shootout?
Keep this in mind: Score at least three of five penalties.
When I return, how do I control Penalty Shootout?
The key detail is this: Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot.
While learning, what example helps explain Penalty Shootout?
The key detail is this: An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Penalty Shootout?
For clarity: The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters.
While learning, what format does Penalty Shootout offer?
The key detail is this: Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
For this browser game, 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.