Ground Balls & Transition and Passing 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 Clearing.
Zoey is doing well with transition & lane filling, and that strength is starting to show up in more live reps. The goal is to keep making it reliable when the pace rises.
Zoey needs to keep developing clearing 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 Zoey is trending over time.
See the strongest skill groups and the clearest room to grow.
Zoey's Skill Build: Clearing
Your drill this week: Clear Through the Ride
Navigate a cone-simulated ride and carry the ball through the defensive zone as a clearing defender.
The ride is designed to panic you and force an error. Stay composed, keep your head up, and find the lane. Players who can carry through a ride are worth their weight in possessions.
A riding opponent tries to slow the clear by taking away lanes.
Set up 4 cones in a zigzag pattern across 20 yards, simulating riding attackers.
Change hands at every cone, don't carry the whole way with one hand
You've got it when you navigate all 5 cones and reach the end without losing the ball, switching hands at each cone.
Add a time target, complete the drill in under 8 seconds.
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 SkillsCompetitive milestone7.42ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Stick Skills measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
Both hands are weapons. Can't be defended one-dimensionally. Stick skills free up full game awareness.
Catches at speed, in traffic, under pressure. Makes difficult receptions look routine.
PassingCompetitive milestone7.65ratingCompetitive⌄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 cleanly through traffic. Sidearm and backhand options used effectively under pressure.
ShootingCompetitive milestone7.55ratingCompetitive⌄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 milestone7.48ratingCompetitive⌄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 & TransitionCompetitive milestone7.7ratingCompetitive⌄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.
Creates goal-scoring chances in transition. Smart, fast lane fills with correct spacing.
DefenseCompetitive milestone7.5ratingCompetitive⌄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 milestone7.48ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Positioning measures how early and how well the athlete gets into the right spot instead of reacting late to the play.
ClearingCompetitive milestone7.28ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Clearing measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
