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United Soccer of Auburn (USA): U-5  U-8 Skill Chart
  SKILL CHARTS FUNDAMENTALS        
  Introduce Concept  >  Develop Skill  > Perfect Skill  > Become Proficient with Skill  
Techniques : Control-juggle / Dribbling / Holding U5 U6 U7 U8
1 Control > Foundation Intro/Con Develop 90% Proficient
2 Control > Juggle / Laces > Thigh > Chest Intro/Con Develop 25% 50%
3 Control > Juggle / Head > Shoulder > Inside Foot > Outside Foot X X X Intro/Con
4 No Pressure > Dribble Straight > Inside Intro/Con Develop 75% 90%
5 No Pressure > Dribble Straight >Outside Intro/Con Develop 75% 90%
6 No Pressure > Dribble Straight > Laces X Intro/Con Develop 75%
7 No Pressure > Juggle Carrying-moving the Ball to open space X X Intro/Con Develop
8 Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Inside X Intro/Con Develop 75%
9 Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Outside X X Intro/Con Develop
10 Pressure > Turns / Reversals  > Top X X X Intro/Con
11 Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Under X X X X
12 Pressure > Shielding > Stationary X X Intro/Con Develop
13 Pressure > Shielding > On The Run X X X Intro/Con
14 Pressure > (1v1) > Preventing Tackles X X X Intro/Con
15 Pressure > (1v2) > Splitting Defenders X X X X
           
Offensive Techniques: Passing / Shooting U5 U6 U7 U8
1 On Ground > Feet > Inside Intro/Con Develop 30% 50%
2 On Ground > Feet > Outside Loft X Intro/Con Develop 30%
3 On Ground > Feet >  Laces X X Intro/Con Develop
4 In Air > Feet > Volley X X X Intro/Con
5 In Air > Feet > Bicycle  X X X X
6 In Air > Feet > Banana X X X X
7 In Air > Feet > Scissors X X X X
8 In Air > Chest X X X Intro/Con
9 In Air > Head > Up & Out X X X X
10 In Air > Head > Down X X X X
11 Timing > 1 Touch X X Intro/Con Develop
12 Timing > 2, 2+ Touch X X Intro/Con Develop
           
Offensive Techniques : Ball Reception, Trapping U5 U6 U7 U8
1 Pass Type > On Ground > Inside Foot Intro/Con Develop 30% 50%
2 Pass Type > On Ground > Outside Foot X Intro/Con Develop 50%
3 Pass Type > In Air > Thigh X X X Intro/Con
4 Pass Type > In Air > Chest X X X Intro/Con
5 Pass Type > In Air > Head X X X Intro/Con
6 Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Set Down X X X X
7 Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Over Top X X X X
8 Pressure > Contested Ball > Step In & Shield X X X Intro/Con
9 Pressure > Contested Ball > Aggressive/Physical Play X X X Intro/Con
10 Pressure > Contested Ball > Starting Direction X X X Intro/Con
           
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Loose Ball U5 U6 U7 U8
1 Winning Loose Ball > Anticipation X X X Intro/Con
2 Winning Loose Ball > Deciding First X X X Intro/Con
3 Winning Loose Ball > Exploding to Ball X X X Intro/Con
4 Winning Loose Ball > Aggressive X X X Intro/Con
5 Winning Loose Ball > Positioning to Shield X X X X
6 Space > Developing Space X X Intro/Con Develop
7 Space > Using Space X X X Intro/Con
8 Avoiding Turnovers X X X X
           
Offense : Team w/ Ball : Decision Making U5 U6 U7 U8
1 Dribble Decision > Toward Goal X X X Intro/Con
2 Dribble Decision > Up Line X X X Intro/Con
3 Dribble Decision > To Corners X X X Intro/Con
4 Dribble Decision > Crossfield / Switch X X X Intro/Con
5 Dribble Decision > Back X X X Intro/Con
6 Dribble Decision > Away from Pressure X X X Intro/Con
7 Dribble Decision > Fast vs. Slow (Control to Explode) X X X Intro/Con
8 Pass Decision > Through Ball X X Intro/Con Develop
9 Pass Decision > Long Ball to Space X X X Intro/Con
10 Pass Decision > Clearing X X X Intro/Con
11 Pass Decision > Goal Kicks X X X Intro/Con
12 Pass Decision > Back Pass X X X Intro/Con
13 Pass Decision > Square Ball X X X Intro/Con
14 Pass Decision > Cross X X X Intro/Con
15 Pass Decision > Switch X X X Intro/Con
16 Pass Decision > 1-2 Combination X X X X
17 Shoot Decision > Far vs Near Post > Avoid the Keeper X X X Intro/Con
18 Shoot Decision > Accuracy vs. Power X X X X
19 Shoot Decision > Low Corner > High Corner X X X X
20 Shoot Decision > Chip Over X X X X
           
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Tactics U5 U6 U7 U8
1 Movement > For Passing Option > Along Line X X X Intro/Con
2 Movement > For Passing Option > After Making a Pass X X X Intro/Con
3 Movement > For Passing Option > To Draw Defender Out X X X X
4 Movement >  Show to Ball Handler X X X Intro/Con
5 Movement > Prepare for Long Ball X X X Intro/Con
6 Movement > Wide for 1-2 X X X Intro/Con
7 Movement > Shield as Target X X X Intro/Con
8 Movement > Overlap X X X Intro/Con
9 Movement > From the Back X X X Intro/Con
10 Communication > Tone X X Intro/Con Develop
11 Communication > Words To receive ball > "Square" > (name) X X Intro/Con Develop
12 Communication > Words To receive ball >"Send > Through > Cross" X X Intro/Con Develop
13 Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > "Man On" X X X Intro/Con
14 Communication > Words > Inform B -Handler > "Switch > Clear/Send" X X X Intro/Con
15 Set Plays (offense) > Kickoffs X X X Intro/Con
16 Set Plays (offense) > Penalty Kicks X X X X
17 Set Plays (offense) > Corner Kick X X X X
18 Set Plays (offense) > Throwins X X X X
19 Set Plays (offense) > Direct kicks X X X X
20 Set Plays (offense) > In-Direct kicks X X X X
21 Immediate Transition to Offense X X Intro/Con Develop
           
Defense : Team Without Possession : Techniques U5 U6 U7 U8
1 Stance > Physical Play X X Intro/Con Develop
2 Stance > Force Attack Out of Middle X X Intro/Con Develop
3 Options / Decisions >Tackling the Ball X X X Intro/Con
4 Options / Decisions > 1st Defender > Directing the Attacker X X Intro/Con Develop
5 Options / Decisions > 1st Defender > Delaying the Attacker X X X Intro/Con
6 Options / Decisions > 1st Defender > Stepping In on the Run X X X Intro/Con
7 Options / Decisions > Reducing Passing Options X X X Intro/Con
8 Options / Decisions > M-M Defender (B-side G-Side etc0 X X X Intro/Con
9 Options / Decisions > Fall Back Delay & Sage X X X Intro/Con
10 Positional > Team Shape > Compactness X X X Intro/Con
11 Positional > Compactness > 2nd, 3rd Defenders X X X Intro/Con
12 Positional > Compactness > Cover > Balance X X X Intro/Con
13 Beaten defender >Recovery Run to Goal X X X Intro/Con
14 Set Plays (Defense) >Throw-ins X X X Intro/Con
15 Set Plays (Defense)  > Corner Kicks X X X Intro/Con
16 Set Plays (Defense) > Freekicks - Direct X X X Intro/Con
17 Set Plays (Defense) > Freekicks - In-Direct X X X Intro/Con
18 Set Plays (Defense) > Kickoffs X X X Intro/Con
19 Immediate Transition to Defense X X X Intro/Con
           
Positions (PrimaryResponsibility) U5 U6 U7 U8
1 Offence -> Transition X X Intro/Con Develop
2 Defense -> Transition X X Intro/Con Develop
3 Keeper (Goalie) X X Intro/Con Develop
4 Fullbacks (Defender) X X Intro/Con Develop
5 Forwards (Strikers) X X Intro/Con Develop
6 Outside Forwards (Strikers) X X Intro/Con Develop
7 Center (or inside) Forwards (Strikers) X X Intro/Con Develop
8 Outside Midfield(s) (Halfbacks) X X X Intro/Con
9 Center Midfield(s) (or Inside Mids.) (Halfbacks) X X X Intro/Con
10 Sweeper X X X X
11 Stopper X X X X
           
Defense : Keeper U5 U6 U7 U8
1 On Ball > Stance / Form X X X Intro/Con
2 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Ground Shot > At Keeper X X X Intro/Con
3 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Ground Shot > To Side X X X Intro/Con
4 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Waist Shot > At Keeper X X X Intro/Con
5 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Waist Shot > To Side X X X Intro/Con
6 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > High Shot > At Keeper X X X Intro/Con
7 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > High Shot > To Side X X X Intro/Con
8 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Over Head X X X Intro/Con
9 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Penalty Shots X X X Intro/Con
10 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Free Kicks X X X Intro/Con
11 On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Corner Kicks X X X Intro/Con
12 On Ball > Distributing Ball > Punts X X X Intro/Con
13 On Ball > Distributing Ball > Throws X X X Intro/Con
14 On Ball > Distributing Ball > Goal Kicks X X X Intro/Con
15 Off Ball > Offense (team with possession) > Supporting the Play X X X Intro/Con
16 Off Ball > Offense (team with possession) > Communication X X X Intro/Con
17 Off Ball > Defense (opponent w/ ball) > Positioning - Shot Eminent > Coming Out X X X Intro/Con
18 Off Ball > Defense (opponent w/ ball) > Positioning - Shot Eminent > Centering in the Visible Goal X X X Intro/Con
19 Off Ball > Defense (opponent has ball) > Positioning Relative to Play (Shot Not Eminent) X X X Intro/Con
20 Off Ball > Defense (opponent has ball) > Communication X X X Intro/Con
  U5 U6 U7 U8
         
  Other Skills to be considered:        
Athletic Ability: Speed / Endurance / Leaping-Jumping Ability / Quickness        
Coaches Opinion: Soccer ability / Attitude / Attendance / Coachable