The Hindu·3 min read·medium
This hit-and-miss penalty technique can make the World Cup's best players look cool — or silly
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The 'stutter-step' penalty kick, a technique used to deceive goalkeepers, remains a controversial and high-risk feature in professional soccer. While it has been used by global superstars, it has also led to regulatory changes to prevent excessive feinting.
It's theatrical. It can be maddening. It makes the world's top soccer players look very cool — or very silly.
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