Soccer

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Across
  1. 1. The game of soccer begins with this.
  2. 3. Kick A free kick from which a goal may be scored directly.
  3. 4. Soccer is made up of teams of how many players?
  4. 6. Kick When the offensive team kicks the ball out of bounds over the end line but doesn't go into the goal. Defensive team places the ball in goal area and goalie generally takes the kick.
  5. 7. You cannot use your _____ unless you are the goalie during game play.
  6. 9. A ball that is dropped on the ground by the goalie and kicked just after it bounces.
  7. 12. Soccer is referred to as _____ in all other countries beside the United States.
  8. 13. Technique used to gain possession and control of the ball. Usually accomplished by the goal of the foot, thigh, or chest.
Down
  1. 2. Kick A restart after the ball crosses the opponent's goal line when last touched by the opponent.
  2. 5. Soccer first evolved in which country during the Middle Ages.
  3. 8. Ball soccer ball is dropped between two opponents who try to gain possession of the ball after it touches the ground.
  4. 10. Kick A free kick from which a goal cannot be scored unless touched by another player.
  5. 11. to put the ball in play from the touchline by a two-hand overhead throw.