# Penalty Specialists: A Tactical Trap?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/penalty-specialists-a-tactical-trap/  
Published: 2026-07-01  
Updated: 2026-07-01  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Managers love the “penalty specialist” sub, but the data is brutal. Bringing players on after the 115th minute isn’t the genius move you think it is. In fact, eight of the last ten late substitutes have missed their spot-kicks. Cold feet and lack of rhythm are killing the tactic. It’s time to stop the madness—trust your starters instead.