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Penalty shootout soccer game

A five-shot pressure round with sudden-death drama.

Use this when a park or field group wants a simple pressure game that works with one ball and a goal.

  • BoardSoccer
  • CategorySoccer
  • Best forSoccer groups that want a fast, familiar competition.
  • Players2-12
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Penalty Shootout Soccer activity preview - five shots each plus sudden death if tied
Play idea from Soccer Board.
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Quick start.

“Five shots each, alternate turns, one point for a goal. If we are tied after five, sudden death starts.”

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How to play Penalty Shootout Round

Step 1

Each player or team takes five shots, alternating turns.

Step 2

The keeper stays for the set or rotates after each shooter, depending on group size.

Step 3

Shots must start from the marked spot and use the agreed restart rule.

Step 4

Tied players or teams continue one shot each in sudden death.

Guide details

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Scoring

How the result works

A made penalty scores 1 point. A miss, save, or unsafe restart scores 0.

Example: After five shots, two teams are tied 3-3. Both take one more shot; only one scores, so that team wins.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Changing keeper rules mid-round. Decide keeper rotation before the first shot.

Safety: Clear the goal mouth and stop play if anyone enters the shooting lane.

Best for

Who it fits

Soccer groups that want a fast, familiar competition.

Energy

Pace

High

Board Soccer
Category Soccer
Best for Soccer groups that want a fast, familiar competition.
Players 2-12
Time 10-20 min
Gear Goal, ball, and marked penalty spot
Space Goal area with a safe shooting lane
Energy High
Setup Mark the penalty spot, choose or rotate the keeper, and set shooter order.
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Variations to try

  • Use weak-foot shots for a harder round.
  • Let the keeper earn a point for saves.
  • Weak-Foot Bonus
  • Keeper Hero Save
  • Post Kiss
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We're playing Penalty Shootout Round from Studboards. A soccer penalty shootout with five shots, clear scoring, and sudden-death tiebreakers. Fits: Players: 2-12 | Time: 10-20 min | Gear: Goal, ball, and marked penalty spot Safety: Clear the goal mouth and stop play if anyone enters the shooting lane. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/soccer/penalty-shootout-soccer.html

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