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Rules, controls and help for Penalty Shootout
Bring your attention to one round of Penalty Shootout. Score at least three of five penalties. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
Something to practise
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.
What counts as success
Score at least three of five penalties. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
A walkthrough of the rules
- Aim inside the goal.
- Shoot away from the moving keeper.
- A save or outside shot misses.
- Finish all five.
Using the playing area
Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot. Use the control method described here for this activity. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
An example to follow
An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the controls nearby.
A useful caution
The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Helpful answers for players
When I return, 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?
Keep this in mind: Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot.
When I return, what example helps explain Penalty Shootout?
An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Penalty Shootout?
Keep this in mind: The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters.
For a quick reminder, what format does Penalty Shootout offer?
Keep this in mind: Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
As a new player, which play mode does Penalty Shootout use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
