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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. Use the example below to understand a decision. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. 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. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Score at least three of five penalties. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Look at the feedback after the action.
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. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. 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
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Penalty Shootout?
Score at least three of five penalties.
How do I control Penalty Shootout?
For clarity: 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.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Penalty Shootout?
For clarity: The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters.
What format does Penalty Shootout offer?
Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
As a new player, 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.
