Soccer Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. Soccer players should not use this part of the body
  2. 8. This is a player who can use their hands and stays near the net
  3. 10. These players are in constant motion during the game
  4. 11. Most popular type of pass in soccer
  5. 12. The players does this to make contact with the ball that is too high to reach with a foot
  6. 14. Some consider these to be the best all-around players
  7. 15. These players help protect the goalkeeper (also known as defenders)
  8. 16. One should use this part of the body when kicking the ball
  9. 17. Acronym for the US Pro Soccer organization
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  1. 1. a type of kick that sends the ball in the opposite direction
  2. 2. The number of players on a soccer team
  3. 4. Moving the ball 10-12 inches per bounce and keeping control of it while moving
  4. 5. International soccer competition takes place at the ________ cup
  5. 6. Players have this type of footwear
  6. 7. Controlling the ball by stopping or changing its direction
  7. 9. Precision kicking - the most critical move in soccer
  8. 12. Roman name for soccer
  9. 13. The players in this position are similar to guards in basketball (on the sides of the field)
  10. 14. Safety gear (pads) is used for this part of the leg