THE PLAYBOOK · SWEETTONG
How to play Penalty Shootout
Try Penalty Shootout at your own pace and keep its objective in view. 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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters. A different version of the game may use a different rule. 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.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Penalty Shootout?
The key detail is this: Score at least three of five penalties.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Penalty Shootout?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Penalty Shootout?
Here is the relevant explanation: An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts.
What should I watch out for in Penalty Shootout?
Keep this in mind: The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters.
Before I begin, what format does Penalty Shootout offer?
For clarity: 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.
