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How to play Penalty Shootout
Bring your attention to one round of Penalty Shootout. Score at least three of five penalties. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Look at what changes after your first action.
Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
Keep the aim in sight
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. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Score at least three of five penalties. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
What is the goal of Penalty Shootout?
Keep this in mind: Score at least three of five penalties.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Penalty Shootout?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot.
While reading the Guide, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Penalty Shootout use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.