Regular shots are basic tapping shots. Finesse shots require gentle tapping for curved shots. Low driven shots use double-tap for close-range shots. Chip shots use double-tap for soft, floating shots. Power shots require holding down shot button
Stepovers and chop enable quick direction changes and defense evasion. Free kicks feature unique stance and deceptive ball trajectories. Heading requires precise timing and height for aerial success. Backheel passes create defensive setups and maintain possession. Sprint speed enhances breakaways and defensive recoveries
Penalty shootout determines winners in tied sports matches. Teams take shots from specified spot, only goalkeeper defends. Ties resolved through alternating shots until one team scores. Used only in "no ties allowed" situations
Germany hosted the 18th FIFA World Cup from June to July 2006. 31 teams qualified from 198 national associations across six continents. Germany won the tournament as a unified country with Leipzig as host
Panenka is a penalty kick technique where player touches ball under center of goal. Technique was pioneered by Czech player Antonín Panenka in 1976 Euro final. Panenka's penalty won Czechoslovakia's 1976 European Championship title
Penalty success depends more on mental state than individual talent. Big name players tend to have lower scoring rates than expected. Players under 23 are more likely to score than older players. Positive emotions (victory potential) outperform fear of elimination