Motor Skills (with & without a ball) Be able to sprint 40m in under: 10 Sec s 9 Sec s 8 Sec s 7 Sec s 6 Sec s Be able to run backwards Be able to Hop on one foot Be able to vertical jump 24 cm 28 cm 32 cm 35 cm 40 cm Be able to balance on one foot Be able to change direction at speed 5 10 15 20 25 Be able to juggle (# times minimum) N 0 5 10 15 20 Head 0 10 15 20 25 Be able to Toe tap the ball (touches in 1 minute) Both Feet 20 40 60 80 80 Be able to do foundations (touches in 1 minute) Both Feet 20 40 60 80 80 Be able to control the ball on the ground N N Be able to control the ball in the air P Thigh NP Thigh Chest Head Receive balls under pressure (See Note) Be able to play the ball under pressure (See Note) N Hold the ball under pressure (See Note) Control ball in tight spaces (See Note) Copyright CUFC 2015 Page! 1 of! 5
Know how to dribble properly N Know when to dribble Be able to beat a player 1v1 Feints and Turns Be able to pass accurately (short range - under 15yds) Be able to pass accurately (Mid range - 15 to 30yds) Be able to pass accurately (long range - Over 30yds) Know when to pass & who to pass too. Be able to pass 1 & 2 touch Be able to pass with outside of foot (Mid & Long range) Be able to shoot - Inside of foot Be able to shoot - Laces Be able to shoot - Outside of foot (Mid & Long range) Know when to shoot Be able to head the ball Be able to volley the ball Understand areas of the field - Mid 1 /3 & Att 1 /3 Open up to field of play Play collectively (See Note) Support the ball (Angle & Distance) N N N N N N N N N Aerial Diving N See List below See List below Copyright CUFC 2015 Page! 2 of! 5
Tactical play - Possession/counter-attack/Direct Be able to change the point of attack (switch the field) Be able to penetrate with a run or a pass or dribble Be able to take a Throw-in - Short range Be able to take a Throw-in - Long range Be able to take a Corner Kick - Short Range Be able to take a Corner Kick - Long Range Understand the Principals of Attacking (See Appendix A) Defensive Play Challenge Jockey Be able to Defend individually 50/50 tackle Slide tackle Heading Be able to support first defender Be able to cover on the weak side of play Be able to mark players (Goalside & ballside) Be able to get goal-side after possession is lost Understand areas of the field - Def 1 /3 & Mid 1 /3 Defensive compactness Play collectively (See Note) Approach ball at proper angles and proper timing of runs Tactical play - High/Med/low Pressure Understand the Principals of Defending (See Appendix B) Copyright CUFC 2015 Page! 3 of! 5
Goalkeeper Scoop Catching Basket High "W" Low Diving Collapse High Side Step Footwork Drop Step Power Step Positioning (Angles & Distance) Catch Aerial balls Punch Organize Kicking Throwing Ground Hands Short Long Be able to Distribute from pass back Know when to distribute quickly Know when to smother the ball Be able to Communicate & Organize be able to make 1v1 saves be able to deal with set pieces Copyright CUFC 2015 Page! 4 of! 5
Feints & Turns Inside Cut N Outside Cut Drag Back Sole Roll Stop Turn Step Over Drop Shoulder Scissors Cruyff Turn Maradonna (Stop/spin/drag back) Elastico (Snake) Combinations of the above N N N N N N N N Notes Receive balls under pressure Be able to play the ball under pressure Control ball in tight spaces Play collectively - Attacking Play collectively - Defending Preferred Foot / Non Preferred Foot Players should be able receive the ball with a quality 1st touch and then shield the ball from the opposition. Players should be able receive the ball with a quality 1st touch away from pressure and into space. Players should be able receive the ball with a quality 1st touch using the appropriate body part and maintain possession. Players should be able to understand the concepts of team play and teamwork. They should be able to play utilizing teammates and understand when to play the ball and when to create space for others. Players should be able to understand the concepts of team play and teamwork. They should be able to play utilizing teammates and understand when to challenge the ball and when to work together to delay the opposition. Copyright CUFC 2015 Page! 5 of! 5