Experiencing the tension of a penalty shootout is one of the most challenging aspects of football. A single kick can drastically alter a match’s outcome during a World Cup, highlighting the critical nature of strategy when executing a penalty.
What can we learn from the statistics and research regarding the best approaches to penalty kicks? Nikhita Chulani from Guardian Sport examines the data to determine what makes the perfect penalty kick.
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Winning a World Cup may depend on the ability to convert penalties. What strategies prove to be the most effective?
