After a hit to the face that knocks her out momentarily, a soccer halfback develops a fear of the ball.

Lou Barnes has trouble remembering to watch his position on the soccer field. Then one game, Lou gets a reminder of the offside rule from a very unlikely source. Illustrations.

Tired of his sister getting all the attention during games, Ted Gaddy learns the same move that another successful fullback uses. But will his sister thwart his plan? Illustrations.

Stookie Norris asks Jerry Dinh to take care of his gerbils while on vacation. But then something terrible happens. Will Stookie forgive Jerry? Illustrations.

When Stookie Norris's brother, Greg, gets his picture in the paper for scoring three goals in one game, Stookie is dazzled. Greg insists strikers should try to score a hat trick every game. So when the 'Cats have their next game, Stookie does his best to score three goals - even though it means running wild chasing the ball. But is it the best way for him to play?

When Jason, the team clown, finds that he will be taking the regular goalie's place in an upcoming soccer game, he embarks on a determined plan to learn everything he can about goalkeeping.