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 Positioning.
Eva is doing well keeping the ball close while changing direction and handling pressure. That control is helping create separation and keep possessions alive.
Eva 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 Eva is trending over time.
See the strongest skill groups and the clearest room to grow.
Eva's Skill Build: Positioning
Your drill this week: Shadow Positioning Circuit
Move between four positional zones on a small grid, following a verbal or self-called sequence, to build instinctive awareness of where to be at each phase of play.
Positioning is a mental game — it requires constant focus even when you're not involved in the immediate action. Stay locked in.
Good positioning is a habit, not a decision.
Mark a 15x15 yard square with a cone in each corner (zones 1-4) and one in the center.
Arrive at the zone, don't drift through it, stop and set
It's clicking when you move to the correct zone before the call comes, your positioning becomes instinctive, not something you have to think through each phase.
Play 2v3 so defenders must pressure, cover, and balance while outnumbered.
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 milestone7.65ratingCompetitive⌄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 milestone7.45ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Weak foot is a genuine weapon. Shoots and passes in competitive situations. Defenders can't shade one direction.
PassingCompetitive milestone7.35ratingCompetitive⌄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 milestone7.28ratingCompetitive⌄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 milestone7.5ratingCompetitive⌄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 milestone7.3ratingCompetitive⌄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 milestone7.08ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Positioning measures how early and how well the athlete gets into the right spot instead of reacting late to the play.
ClearingCompetitive milestone7.22ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Clearing measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
