Taking Penalties

      This article on Taking Penalty Kicks was originally posted at http://www.soccercoachingcourses.com/Penalties.html before that website disappeared.  I do not know who the original author was. 

Selection of players

1. Temperament. Has he the right temperament?
2. Can you budget for them?
3. Can you trust them?
    

Establish a routine.

1. Timing of approach.
2. Composed approach.
3. Ball on the spot. Not next to it. If the referee asks you to replace the ball, will it upset your routine?
4. Always the same run up. In training find your best run up and stick with it.
5. Hit with pace.
6. Same technique. Either laces or side foot - Don't change your mind.
7. Never change your mind on which way you are shooting.
8. Body language. Be composed and confident.
    

Practice

1. The whole routine.
2. Having a routine helps concentration.
3. We have been here before. Nothing unusual - confidence.

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