Dribbling a Soccer Ball

PicoBuddyLower ElementaryHow-To / Procedural1 min read148 words
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How to Dribble a Soccer Ball

Dribbling is how you move the ball with your feet. It's like walking with the ball. Here are the steps to dribble well:

  1. Look Up: Don't look at the ball all the time. Look up to see where you are going and if other players are near you.

  2. Use Your Toes and Sides: Gently tap the ball with your toes and the sides of your feet. This helps you keep the ball close.

  3. Keep the Ball Close: Try to keep the ball close to your feet. This way, other players can't take it away easily.

  4. Practice: The more you practice, the better you will get. Find an open space and dribble around.

  5. Go Slow At First: When you start, go slow. As you get better, you can dribble faster.

Keep practicing and you'll be a great dribbler!

Glossary
Dribbling:
Moving a ball with your feet.
Practice:
Doing something again and again to get better.
Soccer:
A game played with a ball and two teams.
Gently:
Doing something in a soft, light, and careful way.
space:
An open area where you have room to move around.

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“Dribbling a Soccer Ball” is a how-to / procedural reading passage about Soccer, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (148 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

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