What is another word for Panenka penalty?

Pronunciation: [pˈe͡ɪnŋkə pˈɛnə͡lti] (IPA)

Panenka penalty is an innovative and daring technique used in football to deceive the goalkeeper during a penalty shootout. This technique involves a chip shot where the shooter feigns a powerful strike, only to gently dink the ball over the keeper into the net. It was first introduced by Czechoslovakian footballer Antonin Panenka, who successfully executed the penalty in the final of the European Championships in 1976. Over time, the Panenka penalty has gained recognition and its unique style has made it a defining feature of football. Other terms used to describe this technique include "dink penalty," "chip shot penalty," "soft penalty," and "audacious penalty".

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What are the hypernyms for Panenka penalty?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    penalty kick, football kick, shootout move.

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