THE PLAYBOOK · FQ12349
A practical guide to Penalty Shootout
Start Penalty Shootout by looking at the playing area and its controls. Score at least three of five penalties. Use the example below to understand a decision. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
A small practice goal
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Make the next step deliberately.
The purpose of your moves
Score at least three of five penalties. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Notice how the game responds to your input.
The order of play
- Aim inside the goal.
- Shoot away from the moving keeper.
- A save or outside shot misses.
- Finish all five.
Your inputs
Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.
Learn from a sample situation
An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters. Compare the situation with the worked example. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Helpful answers for players
For this browser game, what is the goal of Penalty Shootout?
Score at least three of five penalties.
When I return, how do I control Penalty Shootout?
Keep this in mind: Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot.
When I return, 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 a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Penalty Shootout?
Keep this in mind: The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters.
While learning, what format does Penalty Shootout offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.