How to Make and Play a Paper Football Penalty Shootout
Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to make and play a fun paper football penalty shootout game, perfect for home or school. It is a simple and exciting activity you can enjoy with your friends.
Just follow the instructions and game rules below to get started. First, gather the materials you'll need to create your paper football penalty game:
- One sheet of paper (preferably A4 size)
- A pencil for marking folding lines
- A ruler to help make neat folds
This simple 2-player game simulates a real-life penalty shootout and is perfect for playing at home, school, or anywhere you’ve got a flat surface.
How to Make a Paper Goal Post
Paper Goal Instructions:
- Take a sheet of paper (A4 or letter size works best).
- Fold it in half lengthwise.
- Fold each corner inward so that both ends form triangle shapes.
- Now, fold each triangle upwards at a 90-degree angle - these will act as the goal’s sides to help it stand.
- Flip it over, then and your goal post is ready.
You can also download a printable paper goal post template from this link.
Game Rules
- Use only two fingers for both shooting and goalkeeping.
- The game is for 2 players.
- Each player takes 5 kicks: Player 1 takes all 5 kicks first, then Player 2 takes their 5 kicks.
- If the game is tied after the first round, continue with sudden death rounds of 3 kicks each until a winner is decided.
How to Play
Once your goal post is set up, make a paper ball by tightly crumpling a small piece of paper into a round shape, and then:
- Place the ball about 15–20 cm away from the goal.
- Use your fingers to “kick” the ball - just like a real penalty kick.
- One player shoots, while the other uses two fingers to act as the goalkeeper.