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‘Stutter’ penalty back in the spotlight after Barco miss costs Chelsea

The stuttering run-up for penalties has been called 'naive' as players continue to try to deceive goalkeepers with a stop-start approach - but why?

'Stutter' penalty back in the spotlight after Barco miss costs Chelsea
'Stutter' penalty back in the spotlight after Barco miss costs Chelsea — image via BBC Sport Football feed — Credit: Storywire

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The stuttering run-up for penalties has been called 'naive' as players continue to try to deceive goalkeepers with a stop-start approach - but why?

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