Ball Control and Movement & Off-Ball are already showing up as meaningful strengths in match play, and those strengths are beginning to raise the quality of every rep. The next jump is Defending.
Nina is doing well keeping the ball close while changing direction and handling pressure. That control is helping create separation and keep possessions alive.
Nina needs to develop positioning so the first move happens earlier, not after the play has already opened up. The next step is making pressure, cover, and recovery more repeatable.
A Season view of how Nina is trending over time.
See the strongest skill groups and the clearest room to grow.
Nina's Skill Build: Defending
Your drill this week: Defensive 1v1 Tackle Timing
Time a tackle correctly after jockeying, winning the ball cleanly at the right moment.
Pick the cue that tells you when to go. Say it quietly before the rep starts.
Tackle timing is one of the most difficult skills in defending — too early loses it, too late allows a shot.
Set up a 12x8 yard corridor. Mini goal at each end.
Wait for the heavy touch, that's your window
It's clicking when your tackle wins the ball clean and your opponent doesn't get a shot off, timing beats effort here.
If defender misses tackle, attacker gets a free shot, raises the cost of poor timing.
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.
Ball ControlCompetitive milestone7.75ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Ball Control measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
Touch is so clean it creates the next advantage. Sets up shooting, passing, or running lanes from a single contact.
Dribbles past live defenders in game situations. Deceptive, fast, and physical — hard to dispossess.
Weak FootCompetitive milestone7.55ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Weak foot is a genuine weapon. Shoots and passes in competitive situations. Defenders can't shade one direction.
PassingCompetitive milestone7.45ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Passing measures timing, accuracy, pace, and whether the ball is delivered in a way that helps the next action happen cleanly.
Passes through pressure in tight spaces. Combinations are fast and creative. Passing moves the team forward.
Switches play with elite accuracy. Diagonal balls, chipped passes, aerial switches — all with placement.
ShootingCompetitive milestone7.38ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Shooting measures shot selection, mechanics, timing, and the ability to create and finish quality attempts.
Shoots into tight windows with intention. Far-post placement. Shot selection under pressure is excellent.
Powerful shots from outside the box with real placement. Goalkeepers can't just position — they have to react.
Movement & Off-BallCompetitive milestone7.6ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Movement & Off-Ball measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
Movement creates goal-scoring opportunities from nothing. Runs are a tactical weapon.
Leads the press. Forces mistakes through structure. Defensive shape under pressure looks organized.
DefendingCompetitive milestone7.18ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Defending measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
Wins the majority of individual defensive duels. A player opponents have to account for tactically.
Organizes the defense at a team level. Eliminates chances through positioning before they become threats.
PositioningCompetitive milestone7.32ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Positioning measures how early and how well the athlete gets into the right spot instead of reacting late to the play.
ClearingCompetitive milestone7.5ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Clearing measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
