GET IN THE GAME Does your heart race just lacing up your cleats or slipping on your shin guards Soccer does that for millions of players around the world every day Players have to be fast focused and strong Soccer isn’t just about kicking and scoring goals The best players learn how to play offense and defense They know one bad pass means an instant shift to defense Successful players have speedy feet and quick minds
Chapter 1 KKKKKIIIIICCCCCKKKKK SSSSSTTTTTAAAAARRRRRTTTTT YYYYYOOOOOUUUUURRRRR GGGGGAAAAAMMMMMEEEEE Every soccer game starts the same way Two teams of 11 players wait on opposite sides of the halfway line for the referee to blow the whistle One team kicks the ball to the other team's side Each team fights to keep the ball Players use their heads legs and chests to pass and shoot the ball Only goalkeepers or keepers are allowed to use their arms and hands to touch the ball
