Stick Skills and Ground Balls & Transition are already showing up as meaningful strengths in live field situations, and those strengths are beginning to raise the quality of every rep. The next jump is Defense.
Emma is doing well with catching, and that strength is starting to show up in more live reps. The goal is to keep making it reliable when the pace rises.
Emma needs to keep developing defense so this part of the game becomes more consistent under pressure. The next step is cleaner reps that hold up at game speed.
A Season view of how Emma is trending over time.
See the strongest skill groups and the clearest room to grow.
Emma's Skill Build: Defense
Your drill this week: Force and Contain
Force an attacker to one side and contain them from getting to the goal in a 1v1 defensive drill.
Pick the cue that tells you when to go. Say it quietly before the rep starts.
Forcing and containing is the primary defensive objective in player-to-player defense.
Set up a lane 6 yards wide toward a cone goal.
Step toward the strong side to force them weak
Success is keeping the attacker from the crease and forcing them wide on at least 4 out of 5 reps, you directed the play, they didn't direct you.
Attacker can switch directions at any time; defender must react and reestablish force.
Each skill gets a 1-10 rating that maps to a milestone, helping track skill development and player growth over time.
Milestones show progress in a specific skill. Players usually move through milestones with age, practice, and better game understanding.
Stages describe the player's broader development level. They are based on the overall rating, which averages the skill ratings in the report.
A player can be at different milestones in different skills while still having one overall stage for the report. The value is seeing what changed from one evaluation to the next.
The player is building the base. Coaches are looking for understanding, effort, and cleaner reps before expecting the skill to show up consistently in games.
Open a skill to see the rating, growth, and next milestone.
Stick SkillsStandout milestone8.15ratingStandout⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Stick Skills measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
Elite stick protection. Can cradle through contact. Both hands equally reliable — a rare trait at this standard.
Exceptional hands. Catches balls that peers would drop. Creates possession out of almost-turnovers.
PassingCompetitive milestone7.95ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Passing measures timing, accuracy, pace, and whether the ball is delivered in a way that helps the next action happen cleanly.
Passing is a primary weapon — creates scoring chances. Leads receivers into space with precision.
Passes accurately with a defender on them. Quick release and multiple options make them almost unguardable.
ShootingCompetitive milestone7.85ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Shooting measures shot selection, mechanics, timing, and the ability to create and finish quality attempts.
Shoots into tight windows. Goalies have to react, not just position. Shot selection under pressure is excellent.
Velocity is a real threat. Multiple shooting angles and releases. Goalie has to prepare for multiple looks.
DodgingCompetitive milestone7.78ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Dodging measures separation, change of pace, footwork, and the ability to beat a defender without losing control.
Split dodge creates real scoring opportunities. Beats live defenders in game situations. A primary offensive weapon.
Full dodge repertoire used in live situations. Combination dodges that beat defensive slides.
Ground Balls & TransitionStandout milestone8ratingStandout⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Ground Balls & Transition measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
Dominates 50/50 battles. Teams and coaches notice the ground ball winning percentage. Changes games through possession.
Exceptional transition instincts. In position before most players register that a turnover occurred.
DefenseCompetitive milestone7.58ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Defense measures how well the athlete protects space, stays disciplined, and disrupts the opponent without losing shape.
A defensive player opponents have to scheme around. Gap control and stick work force turnovers.
Defensive communication organizes teammates. Slide timing is excellent. Team defense is a strength.
PositioningCompetitive milestone7.72ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Positioning measures how early and how well the athlete gets into the right spot instead of reacting late to the play.
ClearingCompetitive milestone7.9ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Clearing measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
