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I was under the impression that a penalty taker had to make a smooth un-interrupted run up to a penalty - i.e. it is unlawful to do a "dummy" or "shimmy" to send the keeper the wrong way.
Am I correct?
Question submitted by Phillip
 
Phillip, thank you for your question.
 
This is covered under the FIFA Questions & Answers booklet which is available online at http://www.fifa.com/documents/static/regulations/Q&A2006_E.pdf.  Question 13 on PDF page 19 or on page 37 of the actual booklet.
 
Q: A player taking a penalty kick feints before kicking the ball. Is this permitted?
A: Yes
  
 
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