Soccer for 3rd Graders: Learn the Basics and Have Fun!

Question 1

What is the main goal of the game of soccer?

Accepted Answer

To kick the ball into the net

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To score the most points

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To run the ball across the goal line

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To prevent the other team from scoring

Question 2

What is the role of the goalkeeper in soccer?

Accepted Answer

To protect the net from the other team

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To score goals

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To dribble the ball up the field

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To pass the ball to teammates

Question 3

What is good sportsmanship in soccer?

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Being respectful and fair to opponents

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Arguing with the referee

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Trying to injure other players

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Using foul language

Question 4

When passing the soccer ball, you should kick it with the _____ of your foot.

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Inside

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Outside

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Tip

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Heel

Question 5

Which team gets to start with the ball at the beginning of a soccer game?

Accepted Answer

The team that wins the coin toss

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The team with the most players

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The team with the best goalkeeper

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The team that scores the first goal

Question 6

Which soccer skill do you use to quickly move the ball past an opponent?

Accepted Answer

Dribbling

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Passing

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Shooting

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Heading

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a benefit of playing soccer?

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More injuries

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Improved heart health

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Better balance

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Less stress

Question 8

In soccer, which body part do we use to kick the ball?

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Foot

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Head

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Hand

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Shoulder

Question 9

In soccer, what is the main goal of the game?

Accepted Answer

To score the most goals

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To run quickly around the field

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To keep the ball away from the other team

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To kick the ball over the other team's goal line

Question 10

What does a 'free kick' mean in soccer?

Accepted Answer

A way to restart the game after a foul

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A penalty given when a player is fouled

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A type of shot taken from a certain spot

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A kick taken from the goal line

Question 11

Which soccer skill helps you keep control of the ball?

Accepted Answer

Dribbling

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Passing

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Shooting

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Heading

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a player position in soccer?

Accepted Answer

Defenseman

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Forward

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Midfielder

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Goalkeeper

Question 13

In soccer, which part of your body is used to kick the ball?

Accepted Answer

Feet

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Hands

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Head

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Elbows

Question 14

What is the rule called when a player is closer to the opponent's goal than both the ball and the second-to-last defender?

Accepted Answer

Offside

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Foul

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Penalty

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Free kick

Question 15

What is the best way to pass the ball to a teammate accurately?

Accepted Answer

Use the inside of your foot and aim for your teammate's feet

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Kick it as hard as you can

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Throw it overhand

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Bounce it off the ground

Question 16

What does it mean to be a good team player in soccer?

Accepted Answer

Helping your teammates and working together

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Only passing the ball to your friends

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Celebrating every goal by yourself

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Arguing with the referee

Question 17

What equipment is essential for playing soccer?

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Soccer ball, cleats, shin guards

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Basketball, sneakers, helmet

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Football, pads, mouth guard

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Tennis ball, racket, net

Question 18

What is the purpose of a corner kick in soccer?

Accepted Answer

To award a free kick when the ball goes out of bounds at the corner of the field

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To restart the game after a goal is scored

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To penalize a player for a foul

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To give a player a chance to take a penalty shot

Question 19

What is the ultimate goal in soccer?

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To score the most goals

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To pass the ball the most times

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To run the farthest distance

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To have the most players on the field

Question 20

What is it called when a player uses their feet to control the ball?

Accepted Answer

Dribbling

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Passing

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Shooting

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Heading

Question 21

Which of these is NOT good sportsmanship in soccer?

Accepted Answer

Trying to hurt other players

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Shaking hands with opponents after the game

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Respecting the referee's decisions

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Celebrating goals with teammates

Question 22

Which part of your foot should you use when you want to kick the ball with power?

Accepted Answer

Instep

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Heel

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Toe

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Side

Question 23

In soccer, when is the ideal time to shoot the ball?

Accepted Answer

When you're near the goal with a clear shot.

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When you're far from the goal with plenty of space.

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When an opponent is chasing you.

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When you're exhausted and want to finish the game quickly.

Question 24

How does teamwork help a soccer team win?

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Teammates can cover more of the field.

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Teammates can rest more often.

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Teammates can score more goals alone.

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Teammates can argue with the referee.

Question 25

What is something that only the goalkeeper in soccer is allowed to do?

Accepted Answer

Use their hands to touch the ball

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Kick the ball out of bounds

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Score a goal

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Run with the ball

Question 26

Which part of your body should you use to kick the soccer ball the farthest?

Accepted Answer

Foot

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Head

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Hand

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Shoulder

Question 27

Which of these formations is commonly used in soccer to defend against an opponent's attack?

Accepted Answer

4-4-2

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1-4-4-1

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2-3-5

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3-5-2

Question 28

What is the term for passing the ball to a teammate who is not in possession of it?

Accepted Answer

Through ball

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Header

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Cross

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Volley

Question 29

Which player on the field is often the last line of defense before the goal?

Accepted Answer

Goalkeeper

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Center back

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Striker

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Midfielder

Question 30

What is the name of the organization that governs soccer around the world?

Accepted Answer

FIFA

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MLS

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UEFA

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CONCACAF

Question 31

In soccer, what area is used for scoring goals?

Accepted Answer

Goal

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Field

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Grass

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Pitch

Question 32

Which part of the body is used to control the ball in soccer?

Accepted Answer

Feet

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Head

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Elbows

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Arms

Question 33

How many players are allowed on the field for each soccer team?

Accepted Answer

11

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12

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9

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10

Question 34

What is a penalty kick used for in soccer?

Accepted Answer

To give a scoring opportunity after a foul inside the penalty area

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To award a free kick to the opposing team

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To restart the game after a goal is scored

Question 35

What is the goalkeeper's main job in soccer?

Accepted Answer

Prevent the other team from scoring goals

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Pass the ball to teammates

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Shoot the ball into the other team's goal

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Run up and down the field

Question 36

Which soccer formation has four defenders, four midfielders, and two forwards?

Accepted Answer

4-4-2

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3-5-2

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4-3-3

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5-3-2

Question 37

In soccer, what is the offside rule?

Accepted Answer

A player is offside if they are closer to the other team's goal than both the ball and the last defender

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A player is offside if they touch the ball with their hands

Question 38

What is the purpose of a corner kick in soccer?

Accepted Answer

To restart play after the ball goes out of bounds over the goal line and was last touched by the defending team

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To award a free kick to the attacking team

Question 39

How can you improve your soccer skills the most?

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Practice regularly

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Read books about soccer

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Watch professional soccer games on TV

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Talk to friends about soccer

Question 40

When kicking the soccer ball, which part of your body should you use to hit the ball with the most power and precision?

Accepted Answer

Instep

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Heel

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Toes

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Head

Question 41

What is it called when the goalkeeper stops the ball and holds it in their hands?

Accepted Answer

Saving the ball

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Shooting the ball

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Dribbling the ball

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Passing the ball

Question 42

How many players are on the field for each team during a soccer match?

Accepted Answer

11

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10

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9

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12

Question 43

When a player controls the ball using their head, what soccer skill are they using?

Accepted Answer

Heading

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Trapping

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Volleying

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Chesting

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a skill required to play soccer?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Shooting

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Passing

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Dribbling

Question 45

In a soccer match, who is responsible for enforcing the rules and making sure the game is played fairly?

Accepted Answer

Referee

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Coach

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Linesman

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Player

Question 46

Which type of pass involves rolling the ball along the ground to a teammate?

Accepted Answer

Ground pass

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Air pass

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Lofted pass

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Through pass

Question 47

What is the purpose of a penalty kick?

Accepted Answer

To give a team a chance to score a goal if a foul is committed by the opposing team inside the penalty area.

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To give a player a second chance to score

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To restart the game after a goal

Question 48

In soccer, what body part do you mainly use to control the ball?

Accepted Answer

Foot

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Chest

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Head

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Hand

Question 49

What is the main goal in soccer?

Accepted Answer

To score more goals than the opposing team

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To have the most players on the field

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To run the fastest

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To avoid getting penalized

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a basic soccer rule?

Accepted Answer

Running with the ball for a long time

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Passing the ball to teammates

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Shooting the ball into the goal

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Tackling opponents fairly

Question 51

Which soccer skill involves using your feet to control and move the ball?

Accepted Answer

Dribbling

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Shooting

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Passing

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Tackling

Question 52

Which team gets a point when the ball goes into their opponent's goal?

Accepted Answer

The attacking team

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The team with the most fouls

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The defending team

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The team with the best goalkeeper

Question 53

Which is the recommended way to defend against an opponent in soccer?

Accepted Answer

Tackling

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Pushing

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Grabbing

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Ignoring

Question 54

What is the name of the person who controls and referees a soccer game?

Accepted Answer

Referee

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Striker

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Goalkeeper

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Coach

Question 55

Which part of your foot should you primarily use to pass the ball to a teammate?

Accepted Answer

Instep

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Heel

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Toe

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Outside

Question 56

What is the name of the kick used to score a goal?

Accepted Answer

Shooting

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Dribbling

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Passing

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Tackling

Question 57

Which of the following is a strategy that helps a team win in soccer?

Accepted Answer

Teamwork

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Fancy tricks

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Individual skill

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Luck