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Kylian Mbappe's penalty miss highlights concerns over stuttering run-ups

10 Temmuz 2026BBC News

Kylian Mbappe's recent penalty miss during France's victory over Morocco highlights a growing trend of players failing to convert penalties after employing a stutter in their run-up. This technique, once seen as innovative, is increasingly being questioned as more players experience misses.
The discussion raises the question of whether it is time to reconsider the effectiveness of the stuttered approach in penalty taking.
Penalty kicks are a critical aspect of football, often determining the outcome of matches. The stuttered run-up technique gained popularity for its perceived unpredictability, but recent high-profile misses have sparked debate about its reliability.
The stuttered run-up has been a controversial technique in football, with its effectiveness diminishing as more players fail to score. Analysts suggest that the psychological pressure of the moment may be exacerbated by the stutter, leading to a higher likelihood of misses.

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