Movement & Off-Ball and Weak Foot 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 Clearing.
Ruby is doing well with pressing & defensive shape, and that strength is starting to show up in more live reps. The goal is to keep making it reliable when the pace rises.
Ruby 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 Ruby is trending over time.
See the strongest skill groups and the clearest room to grow.
Ruby's Skill Build: Clearing
Your drill this week: Aerial Ball Clearing
Head or volley a crossed ball safely away from the defensive third.
When the moment feels urgent, slow your mind down. One clear breath, one clear decision.
Aerial clearances are a critical defensive skill.
Stand 5 yards from the penalty spot; coach stands on the 6-yard box edge with balls.
Attack the ball, don't wait for it
Success is a clean contact that sends the ball away from danger, it doesn't have to be perfect, but it needs to go forward and away, not back toward goal.
Coach adds a passive attacker who approaches; player must clear before contact.
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 milestone7.02ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Ball Control measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
First touch is a weapon — takes pressure off immediately. Directional control under live defensive pressure. Rarely gives the ball away on reception.
Dribbles past live defenders in game situations. Deceptive, fast, and physical — hard to dispossess.
Weak FootCompetitive milestone7.25ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Weak foot is a genuine weapon. Shoots and passes in competitive situations. Defenders can't shade one direction.
PassingCompetitive milestone7.15ratingCompetitive⌄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 milestone7.08ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Shooting measures shot selection, mechanics, timing, and the ability to create and finish quality attempts.
Consistently places shots at corners under pressure. Shot selection is smart — takes high-percentage attempts.
Powerful shots from outside the box with real placement. Goalkeepers can't just position — they have to react.
Movement & Off-BallCompetitive milestone7.3ratingCompetitive⌄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 milestone7.1ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Defending measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
Reliable 1v1 defender. Opponents know it's a battle. Tackles are clean and intentional.
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.
ClearingConsistent milestone6.88ratingConsistent⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Clearing measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
