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