Penalty Kick Technique

Objective

Develop a repeatable, confident penalty routine under simulated pressure.

Equipment

• balls
• goal

Instructions

1. 1

   Place ball on the penalty spot.

2. 2

   Choose a corner before you start your run-up — commit to it.

3. 3

   Short, straight run-up, 3–5 steps.

4. 4

   Strike with the instep for power, or the side-foot for placement.

5. 5

   Take 10 penalties: 5 power, 5 placement. Then add a goalkeeper.

Coaching Points

• ✓ Decide your corner early — changing your mind causes weak contact.
• ✓ Look at the ball at the point of contact, not the keeper.
• ✓ Consistent run-up angle leads to consistent results.

Age Notes

Variations

• → Penalty shootout format: take 5 each and tally score over multiple rounds.