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Managing the pressures of a penalty
By Ben Welch published
Penalties Conquer your negative thoughts and become a penalty king with help from former Manchester United and England psychologist, Bill Beswick

The psychology behind a successful penalty
By Gregg Davies last updated
Penalties Give the goalkeeper no chance from 12 yards with advice from Brentford's peak performance coach, Tom Bates

Matt Le Tissier: How to take penalties
By Ben Welch last updated
Southampton You’re spot-kick taker by default but don’t have much power or technique. Let Le Tiss help

Ben Foster: How to save penalties
By Ben Welch last updated
West Bromwich Albion The key to saving penalties is trusting your instincts, says WBA goalkeeper Ben Foster

Don’t blame VAR for Women’s World Cup penalty controversies – it’s the new rules that are the problem
By Conor Pope last updated
Women's World Cup Retaken penalties have reignited debate over the use of video replays in football. But the truth is that has nothing to do with it

Mikel Arteta's guide to mental toughness
By Ben Welch last updated
Psychology Arsenal’s midfield magician on staying resolute during the game’s biggest challenges – with InnerDrive’s mental skills coach Brad Busch providing the psychological commentary

Why are so many players missing penalties? An expert's guide to scoring spot-kicks every time
By Ben Welch published
Penalties Ross Barkley, Harry Kane, Marco Reus, Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba have all missed penalties so far this season. Here's what can go wrong from the spot – and how to avoid it

Penalty! The 7 most defining spot kicks of all time
By Sam Rowe published
Penalties As everyone’s favourite 12-yard showpiece turns 125, we recall the most defining penalties in football history…
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