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United Soccer of Auburn (USA): U-16  U-19 Skill Chart

  SKILL CHARTS FUNDAMENTALS      
  Introduce Concept  >  Develop Skill  > Perfect Skill  > Become Proficient with Skill
Techniques : Control-juggle / Dribbling / Holding U16 U18 U19+
1 Control > Foundation Proficient Proficient Proficient
2 Control > Juggle / Laces > Thigh > Chest Proficient Proficient Proficient
3 Control > Juggle / Head > Shoulder > Inside Foot > Outside Foot Proficient Proficient Proficient
4 No Pressure > Dribble Straight > Inside Proficient Proficient Proficient
5 No Pressure > Dribble Straight >Outside Proficient Proficient Proficient
6 No Pressure > Dribble Straight > Laces Proficient Proficient Proficient
7 No Pressure > Juggle Carrying-moving the Ball to open space Proficient Proficient Proficient
8 Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Inside Proficient Proficient Proficient
9 Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Outside Proficient Proficient Proficient
10 Pressure > Turns / Reversals  > Top 90% Proficient Proficient
11 Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Under 75% 90% Proficient
12 Pressure > Shielding > Stationary Proficient Proficient Proficient
13 Pressure > Shielding > On The Run 90% Proficient Proficient
14 Pressure > (1v1) > Preventing Tackles 90% Proficient Proficient
15 Pressure > (1v2) > Splitting Defenders 75% 90% Proficient
         
Offensive Techniques: Passing / Shooting U16 U18 U19+
1 On Ground > Feet > Inside Proficient Proficient Proficient
2 On Ground > Feet > Outside Loft Proficient Proficient Proficient
3 On Ground > Feet >  Laces Proficient Proficient Proficient
4 In Air > Feet > Volley 75% 90% Proficient
5 In Air > Feet > Bicycle  50% 75% 90%
6 In Air > Feet > Banana 50% 75% 90%
7 In Air > Feet > Scissors 50% 75% 90%
8 In Air > Chest 90% Proficient Proficient
9 In Air > Head > Up & Out 75% 90% Proficient
10 In Air > Head > Down 90% Proficient Proficient
11 Timing > 1 Touch Proficient Proficient Proficient
12 Timing > 2, 2+ Touch Proficient Proficient Proficient
         
Offensive Techniques : Ball Reception, Trapping U16 U18 U19+
1 Pass Type > On Ground > Inside Foot Proficient Proficient Proficient
2 Pass Type > On Ground > Outside Foot Proficient Proficient Proficient
3 Pass Type > In Air > Thigh 90% Proficient Proficient
4 Pass Type > In Air > Chest 90% Proficient Proficient
5 Pass Type > In Air > Head 90% Proficient Proficient
6 Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Set Down 75% 90% Proficient
7 Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Over Top 75% 90% Proficient
8 Pressure > Contested Ball > Step In & Shield 90% Proficient Proficient
9 Pressure > Contested Ball > Aggressive/Physical Play 90% Proficient Proficient
10 Pressure > Contested Ball > Starting Direction 90% Proficient Proficient
         
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Loose Ball U16 U18 U19+
1 Winning Loose Ball > Anticipation Proficient Proficient Proficient
2 Winning Loose Ball > Deciding First Proficient Proficient Proficient
3 Winning Loose Ball > Exploding to Ball 90% Proficient Proficient
4 Winning Loose Ball > Aggressive Proficient Proficient Proficient
5 Winning Loose Ball > Positioning to Shield Proficient Proficient Proficient
6 Space > Developing Space Proficient Proficient Proficient
7 Space > Using Space Proficient Proficient Proficient
8 Avoiding Turnovers Proficient Proficient Proficient
         
Offense : Team w/ Ball : Decision Making U16 U18 U19+
1 Dribble Decision > Toward Goal Proficient Proficient Proficient
2 Dribble Decision > Up Line Proficient Proficient Proficient
3 Dribble Decision > To Corners Proficient Proficient Proficient
4 Dribble Decision > Crossfield / Switch Proficient Proficient Proficient
5 Dribble Decision > Back Proficient Proficient Proficient
6 Dribble Decision > Away from Pressure Proficient Proficient Proficient
7 Dribble Decision > Fast vs. Slow (Control to Explode) Proficient Proficient Proficient
8 Pass Decision > Through Ball Proficient Proficient Proficient
9 Pass Decision > Long Ball to Space Proficient Proficient Proficient
10 Pass Decision > Clearing Proficient Proficient Proficient
11 Pass Decision > Goal Kicks Proficient Proficient Proficient
12 Pass Decision > Back Pass Proficient Proficient Proficient
13 Pass Decision > Square Ball Proficient Proficient Proficient
14 Pass Decision > Cross Proficient Proficient Proficient
15 Pass Decision > Switch Proficient Proficient Proficient
16 Pass Decision > 1-2 Combination 75% 90% Proficient
17 Shoot Decision > Far vs Near Post > Avoid the Keeper Proficient Proficient Proficient
18 Shoot Decision > Accuracy vs. Power 90% Proficient Proficient
19 Shoot Decision > Low Corner > High Corner 90% Proficient Proficient
20 Shoot Decision > Chip Over 90% Proficient Proficient
         
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Tactics U16 U18 U19+
1 Movement > For Passing Option > Along Line 90% Proficient Proficient
2 Movement > For Passing Option > After Making a Pass 90% Proficient Proficient
3 Movement > For Passing Option > To Draw Defender Out 75% 90% Proficient
4 Movement >  Show to Ball Handler 75% 90% Proficient
5 Movement > Prepare for Long Ball 75% 90% Proficient
6 Movement > Wide for 1-2 75% 90% Proficient
7 Movement > Shield as Target 75% 90% Proficient
8 Movement > Overlap 75% 90% Proficient
9 Movement > From the Back 75% 90% Proficient
10 Communication > Tone Proficient Proficient Proficient
11 Communication > Words To receive ball > "Square" > (name) Proficient Proficient Proficient
12 Communication > Words To receive ball >"Send > Through > Cross" Proficient Proficient Proficient
13 Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > "Man On" Proficient Proficient Proficient
14 Communication > Words > Inform B -Handler > "Switch > Clear/Send" Proficient Proficient Proficient
15 Set Plays (offense) > Kickoffs Proficient Proficient Proficient
16 Set Plays (offense) > Penalty Kicks Proficient Proficient Proficient
17 Set Plays (offense) > Corner Kick Proficient Proficient Proficient
18 Set Plays (offense) > Throwins Proficient Proficient Proficient
19 Set Plays (offense) > Direct kicks Proficient Proficient Proficient
20 Set Plays (offense) > In-Direct kicks Proficient Proficient Proficient
21 Immediate Transition to Offense Proficient Proficient Proficient
         
Defense : Team Without Possession : Techniques U16 U18 U19+
1 Stance > Physical Play Proficient Proficient Proficient
2 Stance > Force Attack Out of Middle Proficient Proficient Proficient
3 Options / Decisions >Tackling the Ball 90% Proficient Proficient
4 Options / Decisions > 1st Defender > Directing the Attacker Proficient Proficient Proficient
5 Options / Decisions > 1st Defender > Delaying the Attacker 90% Proficient Proficient
6 Options / Decisions > 1st Defender > Stepping In on the Run 90% Proficient Proficient
7 Options / Decisions > Reducing Passing Options 90% Proficient Proficient
8 Options / Decisions > M-M Defender (B-side G-Side etc0 90% Proficient Proficient
9 Options / Decisions > Fall Back Delay & Sage 90% Proficient Proficient
10 Positional > Team Shape > Compactness 75% 90% Proficient
11 Positional > Compactness > 2nd, 3rd Defenders 75% 90% Proficient
12 Positional > Compactness > Cover > Balance 75% 90% Proficient
13 Beaten defender >Recovery Run to Goal 75% 90% Proficient
14 Set Plays (Defense) >Throw-ins 75% 90% Proficient
15 Set Plays (Defense)  > Corner Kicks 75% 90% Proficient
16 Set Plays (Defense) > Freekicks - Direct 75% 90% Proficient
17 Set Plays (Defense) > Freekicks - In-Direct 75% 90% Proficient
18 Set Plays (Defense) > Kickoffs 75% 90% Proficient
19 Immediate Transition to Defense 75% 90% Proficient
         
Positions (PrimaryResponsibility) U16 U18 U19+
1 Offence -> Transition Proficient Proficient Proficient
2 Defense -> Transition Proficient Proficient Proficient
3 Keeper (Goalie) Proficient Proficient Proficient
4 Fullbacks (Defender) Proficient Proficient Proficient
5 Forwards (Strikers) Proficient Proficient Proficient
6 Outside Forwards (Strikers) Proficient Proficient Proficient
7 Center (or inside) Forwards (Strikers) Proficient Proficient Proficient
8 Outside Midfield(s) (Halfbacks) Proficient Proficient Proficient
9 Center Midfield(s) (or Inside Mids.) (Halfbacks) Proficient Proficient Proficient
10 Sweeper Proficient Proficient Proficient
11 Stopper Proficient Proficient Proficient
         
Defense : Keeper U16 U18 U19+
1 On Ball > Stance / Form Proficient Proficient Proficient
2 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Ground Shot > At Keeper 90% Proficient Proficient
3 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Ground Shot > To Side 90% Proficient Proficient
4 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Waist Shot > At Keeper 90% Proficient Proficient
5 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Waist Shot > To Side 90% Proficient Proficient
6 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > High Shot > At Keeper 90% Proficient Proficient
7 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > High Shot > To Side 90% Proficient Proficient
8 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Over Head 90% Proficient Proficient
9 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Penalty Shots Proficient Proficient Proficient
10 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Free Kicks 90% Proficient Proficient
11 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Corner Kicks 75% 90% Proficient
12 On Ball > Distributing Ball > Punts 75% 90% Proficient
13 On Ball > Distributing Ball > Throws Proficient Proficient Proficient
14 On Ball > Distributing Ball > Goal Kicks 75% 90% Proficient
15 Off Ball > Offense (team with possession) > Supporting the Play 75% 90% Proficient
16 Off Ball > Offense (team with possession) > Communication 75% 90% Proficient
17 Off Ball > Defense (opponent w/ ball) > Positioning - Shot Eminent > Coming Out 90% Proficient Proficient
18 Off Ball > Defense (opponent w/ ball) > Positioning - Shot Eminent > Centering in the Visible Goal 75% 90% Proficient
19 Off Ball > Defense (opponent has ball) > Positioning Relative to Play (Shot Not Eminent) 75% 90% Proficient
20 Off Ball > Defense (opponent has ball) > Communication 75% 90% Proficient
  U16 U18 U19+
       
  Other Skills to be considered:      
Athletic Ability: Speed / Endurance / Leaping-Jumping Ability / Quickness      
Coaches Opinion: Soccer ability / Attitude / Attendance / Coachable