What is Panna?
Panna refers to a move where a player passes the ball through an opponent's legs, typically to showcase skill and finesse. Panna has become a popular in street, freestyle soccer game and cages are often seen in urban environments. Panna games promote creativity, agility, and individual skill, focusing more on technique than traditional soccer team play.
Panna Cages
Unlike full-size football fields, panna courts have solid walls and fencing around them to keep the ball in play. This makes the game faster-paced and more intense.
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It's a blend of technical skills, creativity, and flair, with a focus on dribbling, footwork, and the skillful use of space.
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Panna Rules
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the ball is released into the center to begin the match.
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Matches are timed.
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To win the match, a panna must occur, a play through the opponets legs or into a small goal.
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If no panna, the highest score wins. Or, as an alternative, the game can also be won by reaching a specified number of goals.
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If there is a tie in score after the time is up, overtime or a coin toss can be used to decide the match at referee discretion.
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Player with possession may be required to shoot or attempt a panna within a specified number seconds.
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Shots must be taken from the offensive half to count.
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After a foul, players stand in front of their respective goals, and the fouled player gets the ball.
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For a major foul, or multiple minor fouls, the referee or official may award a goal or win.