General
panenka
What does panenka mean?
A penalty technique where the taker gently chips the ball straight down the centre as the keeper dives away.
"Ice cold — he dinked a Panenka right down the middle to win the shootout."
Origin
Named after Antonin Panenka, who scored one to win Euro 1976 for Czechoslovakia.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Panenka penalty?
It is a penalty where the taker softly chips the ball straight down the middle of the goal, gambling that the keeper will dive to one side.
Who is the Panenka named after?
Czech player Antonin Panenka, who scored one to win the Euro 1976 final for Czechoslovakia against West Germany.
Is a Panenka risky?
Yes — if the keeper stays central instead of diving, the slow chip is easy to save, so it is seen as a bold, confident choice.
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