It was the famous Italian judge Pierluigi Collina who wanted to change the rules for penalty kicks. In football, Collina thought that the current penalty kick rules gave too much power to the attacker and put the goalie in a tough spot. Then, the person going by the name Kojak started a conversation about putting in place a new rule for penalty cases. He did not want penalty takers to be able to catch the rebound of their shots anymore. The quote from Collina by Football Italia from La Repubblica says, “I think there is too big a gap between the opportunities available to attackers and goalkeepers.”

If the goalkeeper can stop the kick from 12 yards out or it hits the post, the penalty is called a failure. Collina wants the rules of the game to be the same as they were after the extra time penalty shootout. “On average, 75% of penalty kicks result in goals, and often, penalty kicks have a greater chance of winning than kicks caused by violations.”

“Attackers are also given the chance to receive the rebound from the goalkeeper.” “I think the goalkeepers should be upset,” said the judge from Bologna. Collina has brought his idea to the attention of the International Football Association Board (IFAB), which is in charge of football. That was Collina, who was in charge of the 2002 World Cup final. “I have brought this up in meetings at IFAB.”

“The “one shot” rule is one answer.” “Like in a shootout for penalties after extra time,” “There are no free throws.” Either you score or the game goes on with a goal kick. “It would also get rid of the show that happens before a penalty kick, when everyone swarms around the penalty area.” Collina said, “It looks like the horses just before the Palio di Siena.” He was talking to the famous horse race in Siena.