rangaistuslaukaisuilla
Rangaistuslaukaisuilla is a Finnish term that translates to "punishment shots" or "penalty shots" in English. It refers to a specific procedure used in certain sports, most notably ice hockey, to resolve a tie or to penalize a player for a serious infraction. In ice hockey, rangaistuslaukaisuilla is typically awarded when a player is illegally fouled from behind while on a clear scoring chance, or when a defending player deliberately covers the puck in the goal crease. The player awarded the penalty shot then gets an unopposed opportunity to score against the opposing goaltender from center ice.
The execution of a rangaistuslaukaisuilla involves the player taking the shot skating from center ice towards
Beyond ice hockey, the concept of penalty shots exists in other sports with variations in rules and