Jordet, “the world’s leading expert on the psychology of penalty kicks,” has studied every penalty shootout in the World Cup, Euros and Champions League from 1976 to 2022.
Speaking to MailOnline, he revealed the steps to a successful penalty-taking formula:
-Looking at the goalkeeper
The benefit of this technique, known as the “goalie-on-goalie” technique, is that it allows the player to see exactly where the goalkeeper is moving, and adjust the kick accordingly at the last moment.
This contrasts with the traditional approach where the player chooses in advance where he will kick the ball, and sticks to his decision.
Although “goalkeeping” is not a new approach, it is becoming more common among footballers, according to expert Jordet.
He said that regarding 30 to 35 percent of players now choose to rely on goalkeeping, compared to regarding 10 percent in the 1970s and 1980s.
A 2021 study found that the goalie strategy had a slightly higher success rate, but Jordet said it required greater emotional composure.
-Do not rush
Historically, penalty takers have tended to kick the ball immediately upon hearing the referee’s whistle, much like the reaction to hearing a caution.
But Jordett’s data shows that the less you rush, the more likely you are to put the ball in the net from the penalty spot.
He said kicking the ball shortly following the referee’s whistle might be to “relieve tension” for the player, but it was “logical” to wait longer.
“It makes sense to take a little more time, at least a few seconds, to collect yourself, maybe breathe, and remind yourself what you want to do,” he told MailOnline. “It also makes it less predictable for the goalkeeper.”
-down the middle
Where to take a penalty kick has always been a matter of debate among experts, whether it is top, bottom, left, right, or even in the middle.
Many experts believe that the upper left and right corners are ideal targets, because these points are out of reach of goalkeepers.
But Jordett’s research suggests that down the middle is an underrated and effective option. “If you put it in the middle, you’re going to get a slightly higher percentage of goals than if you put it to the left or right,” he said.
He explains that the reason for this is that “very few goalkeepers dare to stand still.”
-Getting into the game
As teams approach the 120th minute and the possibility of penalty kicks, many coaches prepare a list of players who are skilled in penalty kicks.
But the big mistake is waiting (too late) to make the substitution, which puts the player who enters the game at the last minute under extra pressure when the penalty kick is taken, and he may miss it.
The situation is under control.
Many believe that penalty shootouts are based on luck, and whether that’s true or not, Jordet claims that “visual control” is the key to putting the ball in the net.
“The more players believe that penalty kicks are down to chance or luck, the more likely they are to experience destructive anxiety,” he said.
Of course, there are many factors beyond the player’s control that are associated with missing a penalty kick.
Players have been shown to miss more shots when pressure is high.
Interestingly, players also tend to miss goals when they are over 23 (younger players score more goals), or as a result of fatigue from playing a full 120 minutes.
Source: Daily Mail
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2024-07-13 04:46:41