penalty shots
Free kicks, unguarded
Penalty shots are free attempts at scoring awarded after certain fouls or rule violations.
In hockey, a player skates alone against the goalie.
In soccer, the kicker faces only the goalkeeper from twelve yards.
In basketball, free throws serve the same function.
The term extends to any uncontested shot given as compensation for an opponent's infraction: The game went to penalty shots after overtime ended in a tie.
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