Soccer Shake-Up, page 3
WRITING PROMPTS
Imagine you are a member of Dominic’s family. Write a paragraph about how you would deal with Caleb’s illness.
Grandpa helps Dominic improve at soccer and is there for him when he’s upset. Pretend you are Grandpa, and write a letter to Dominic showing your support.
How would the ending of this book be different if the Rockets had lost to the Warriors? Write a different final chapter to this story.
SOCCER DICTIONARY
18-yard box —
the area near each goal that extends 18 yards to each side of the goal; also known as the “penalty area”
assist —
a pass or other action that helps a teammate score
corner kick —
a free kick from a corner of the field near an opposing team’s goal
defenders —
players who are situated near their team’s goal and contribute primarily to defense
fake —
a quick movement, such as pretending to kick, pass, or dribble, designed to trick an opponent
forwards —
players who play near the opponent’s goal, focusing on offense
foul —
an action that is against the rules
goal kick —
a free kick that is given to a defensive player when an opposing player drives the ball out of bounds over the end line
header —
a shot or pass made by hitting the soccer ball with your head
kickoff —
the kick that starts play in a soccer game
midfielders —
players that normally play toward the middle of the field, contributing equally to offense and defense
offside —
in a position on the opponent’s side of the field where a player isn’t supposed to be during a game
penalty kick —
a free kick at the goal, granted because of fouls or other violations that occur near the goal
throw-in —
a throw made from a player on the sideline to put the ball back in play
trap —
to stop and gain control of the soccer ball without using your hands
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Maddox, Jake, author. Soccer shake-up / by Jake Maddox ; text by Rebecca Wright ; illustrated by Aburtov.
pages cm. -- (Jake Maddox Sports stories)
Summary: Worried sick about his baby brother’s operation, twelve-year-old Dominic does not really feel much like playing soccer, so he just messes around on the field during practice — but when his grandfather teaches him some moves he starts to take an interest and sets out to win the trust of his coach and teammates.
ISBN 978-1-4965-0495-1 (library binding)
ISBN 978-1-4965-0499-9 (pbk.)
ISBN 978-1-4965-2327-3 (ebook pdf)
ISBN 978-1-4965-2469-0 (ebook)
1. Soccer stories. 2. Brothers--Juvenile fiction. 3. Teamwork (Sports)--Juvenile fiction. 4. Grandfathers--Juvenile fiction. 5. Anxiety--Juvenile fiction. [1. Soccer--Fiction. 2. Brothers--Fiction. 3. Teamwork (Sports)--Fiction. 4. Grandfathers--Fiction. 5. Anxiety--Fiction.] I. Wright, Rebecca, 1976- author. II. Aburto, Jesus, illustrator. III. Title. IV. Series: Maddox, Jake. Impact books. Jake Maddox sports story.
PZ7.M25643Snr 2015
813.6--dc23
[Fic]
2014046044
Art Director: Bob Lentz
Graphic Designer: Veronica Scott
Production Specialist: Katy LaVigne
Jake Maddox, Soccer Shake-Up
