| Soccer is a sport that is played by many | | | | ball with their hands. Since everyone |
| people all over the world. People like | | | | else is using their feet, that is where |
| to play soccer because they think it is | | | | the players on the field will have their |
| fun. They also like to play soccer | | | | eyes trained. The goalie will have his |
| because they want to meet new people and | | | | eyes on the ball and all of the players |
| make new friends. There are many other | | | | on the opposing team, because he knows |
| reasons that people like to play soccer, | | | | that he can use his feet, hands and body |
| but making friends is the most important | | | | to block a shot and that shot could come |
| to some players on the soccer field. | | | | from anywhere on the field. |
| The object of the game of soccer is to | | | | People like to play the game of soccer |
| get the ball across the field, past the | | | | because they think it is fun. The action |
| goalie, and into the other team's net or | | | | on the field can get crazy at times when |
| goal. The team that does this will | | | | ten people are chasing and kicking a |
| receive a point but every team member | | | | ball from one end of the field to the |
| will have a part in getting the ball | | | | other. The players like chasing the ball |
| close enough for the goal to be scored. | | | | around the field and the joy will show |
| Getting the ball down the field is hard | | | | on many of their faces. Smiles are sure |
| because there are so many rules that | | | | to be on every players face when their |
| must be followed. | | | | team scores a point and some might even |
| Making friends on the team helps people | | | | scream in delight at the top of the |
| move the ball in a fast and efficient | | | | lungs. |
| manner. Some players have played with | | | | Of course, the other team will not be as |
| other team players for many years and | | | | happy but that point will certainly make |
| can almost know in advance how they will | | | | them more determined. The action on the |
| treat the ball when it comes within | | | | field is sure to be increased |
| range of their feet. Since the rules | | | | considerably as the opposing team tries |
| apply to every player on the field, at | | | | to recoup that loss. They know that they |
| least everyone will act responsibly when | | | | are playing with friends but they still |
| it comes their time to kick the ball. | | | | take playing the game of soccer very |
| The basic rule of soccer requires only | | | | seriously and nobody on a soccer team |
| one person the opportunity to hit the | | | | wants to go home the loser. |