- Soccer is Bo’s favorite sport because he enjoys the running, which feels like a zigzagging race while kicking a ball.
- Basic soccer equipment is not expensive, making it easy to play casually anywhere with grass; pro players wear jerseys, shorts, socks, cleats, and shin guards, while casual players might skip shin guards and wear tennis shoes.
- Cleats help players grip the grass for quicker running and turning, which protects ankles and legs during frequent spinning, turning, kicking, and direction changes.
- A soccer team has 11 players, including one goalkeeper who can use hands; other players can only use feet, legs, chests, or heads.
- Soccer games last 90 minutes, split into two 45-minute halves, with continuous play and minimal stopping—only briefly for set-ups like kicks or ball exchanges.
- Bo liked playing as a midfielder because it involved lots of running, helping defense, moving the ball forward, taking shots, setting up plays, and getting assists to help his team score and win.
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