Name _____________________

Age ___

Date _____________,2011 PRESENCE

Score ___ /36

Looks hard to beat o Body position is big & strong o Looks intimidating Communicates loud & clear o Voice can be heard o Commands are early and clear Intimidating o Brave in the box o Always challenges - very competitive

Composed

o Controls his/her emotion o Can deal with stress

Positive

o Encourages teammates o Rarely gets down on oneself

Natural

o Plays the position with ease o Is very athletic DECISION MAKING

Starting Position (for a shot) o In line with the ball (Ball Line) o High / Low positioning Cross Balls (sent into the top of the 18-yard box) o Early decision (keeper or away) o Challenges confidently o Organizes the defenders o Positions for the shot Cross Balls (driven into the 6-yard box) o Early call (keeper or away) o Challenges confidently o Positions for the shot Corners o Starting position is good o Early decision (keeper or away) o Can read the flight of the ball o Timing to challenge is very good 3-Net Situation o Take away the shot first

Breakaway Situation o Close the angle o Stay as big and as long as possible Though Ball Situation o Win the ball before the player Pass Backs

o Show for the ball away from the net o First touch is away from the feet o Switch the field
First Pass

o Scan the field o Serve the ball into a no-pressure zone

Free Kicks

o Organize early o Proper number of players in the wall