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Soccer Tips for Tricky Players

Who will be the champions today? And how will they do it?

Kickoff

Before the game, the team captains flip a coin to see who gets the ball first. Each team stands on their half of the field, outside the center circle.

Today, blue team has won the toss. When the whistle blows, Jovi plants her non-kicking foot firmly beside the ball, pointing the direction she wants it to go. Swinging her leg forward from the knee, she kicks the ball with the top of her foot, where her

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