Skill Charts: Soccer U10 These Skill Charts show the average age that a youth player will develop specific skills. Percentage indicates amount of time skill is used successfully in game situations.
Offensive Techniques : Dribbling / Holding U9 U10
No Pressure > Straight > Inside 75% 90%
No Pressure > Straight > Outside 30% 50%
No Pressure > Straight > Laces 50% 75%
Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Inside 50% 75%
Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Outside 30% 50%
Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Under Gets Concept 30%
Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Top 30% 50%
Pressure > Shielding > Stationary Gets Concept 30%
Pressure > Shielding > On The Run 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Front 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Middle 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Side 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Rear 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Falling Back 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Stationary 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Pressure> 1v1> Preventing Tackles   1st Attempt
Pressure > 1v2   1st Attempt
Pressure > Splitting Defenders   1st Attempt
Offensive Techniques: Passing / Shooting U9 U10
On Ground > Feet > Inside 50% 75%
On Ground > Feet > Outside 30% 50%
On Ground > Feet > Laces 30% 50%
In Air > Feet > Volley 1st Attempt Gets Concept
In Air > Feet > Half Volley 1st Attempt Gets Concept
In Air > Feet > Side-Volley   1st Attempt
In Air > Chest    
In Air > Feet > Bicycle    
In Air > Feet > Banana    
In Air > Feet > Scissors    
In Air > Head > Up & Out 1st Attempt Gets Concept
In Air > Head > Down 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Timing > 1 Touch Gets Concept 30%
Timing > 2, 2+ Touch 50% 75%
Offensive Techniques : Ball Reception, Trapping U9 U10
Pass Type >On Ground > Foot Inside 75% 90%
Pass Type >On Ground > Foot Outside 50% 75%
Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Set Down   1st Attempt
Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Over Top   1st Attempt
Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Side Absorb 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Pass Type > In Air > Thigh Gets Concept 30%
Pass Type > In Air > Chest Gets Concept 30%
Pass Type > In Air > Head 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Pressure / Contested Ball > Step In & Shield Gets Concept 30%
Pressure / Contested Ball > Aggressive/Physical Play   1st Attempt
Pressure / Contested Ball > Starting Direction 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Loose Ball U9 U10
Winning Loose Ball > Anticipation    
Winning Loose Ball > Deciding First>    
Winning Loose Ball > Exploding to Ball 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Winning Loose Ball > Positioning to Shield Gets Concept 30%
Winning Loose Ball > Aggressive   1st Attempt
Space > Developing Space   1st Attempt
Space > Using Space    
Avoiding Turnovers   1st Attempt
Offense : Team w/ Ball : Decision Making U9 U10
Dribble Decision > Toward Goal   1st Attempt
Dribble Decision > Up Line   1st Attempt
Dribble Decision > To Corners   1st Attempt
Dribble Decision > Crossfield / Switch   1st Attempt
Dribble Decision > Back    
Dribble Decision > Away from Pressure 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Dribble Decision > Fast vs. Slow Gets Concept 30%
Pass Decision > 1-2 Combination 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Pass Decision > Through Ball   1st Attempt
Pass Decision > Long Ball to Space   1st Attempt
Pass Decision > Clearing 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Pass Decision > Goal Kicks 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Pass Decision > Back Pass 30% 50%
Pass Decision > Square Ball 30% 50%
Pass Decision > Cross 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Pass Decision > Switch 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Shoot Decision > Accuracy vs. Power 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Shoot Decision > Far vs Near Post Gets Concept 30%
Shoot Decision > Avoid the Keeper Gets Concept 30%
Shoot Decision > Low Corner 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Shoot Decision > High Corner 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Shoot Decision > Chip Over   1st Attempt
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Tactics U9 U10
Movement > For Passing Option > Along Line Gets Concept 30%
Movement > For Passing Option > Show to Ball Handler   1st Attempt
Movement > For Passing Option > Prepare for Long Ball 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Movement > For Passing Option > Wide for 1-2 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Movement > For Passing Option > Shield as Target    
Movement > For Passing Option > Overlap    
Movement > For Passing Option > From the Back    
Movement > For Passing Option > After Making a Pass 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Movement > For Passing Option > To Draw Defender Out    
Movement > For Passing Option > To Keep Team Shape    
Positional > Compactness vs. Spreading Out    
Positional > Giving Ball Handler Options   1st Attempt
Positional > Predicting the Future Play    
Communication > Tone 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Square Gets Concept 30%
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Drop   1st Attempt
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Iím Here 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Communication > Words > To receive ball > (name) Gets Concept 30%
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Send   1st Attempt
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Through   1st Attempt
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Cross   1st Attempt
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Man On 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Switch   1st Attempt
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Shot   1st Attempt
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Clear/Send   1st Attempt
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Out   1st Attempt
Combinations    
Set Plays (offense) > Penalty Kicks   1st Attempt
Set Plays (offense) > Throwins Gets Concept 30%
Set Plays (offense ) > Corner Kick    
Set Plays (offense ) > Freekicks > Direct    
Set Plays (offense ) > Freekicks > In-Direct    
Set Plays (offense ) > Kickoffs 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Immediate Transition to Offense 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Positions U9 U10
Keeper Gets Concept 30%
Sweeper    
Stopper    
Outside Midfield(s) Gets Concept 30%
Center Midfield(s) Gets Concept 30%
Outside Forwards Gets Concept 30%
Center Forwards Gets Concept 30%
Defense : Team Without Possession : Techniques U9 U10
Stance Gets Concept 30%
Proper Level of Physical Play 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Positioning > Distance to Player 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Positioning > Body Alignment   1st Attempt
Positioning > Force Attack Out of Middle 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Options / Decisions >Tackling the Ball Gets Concept 30%
Options / Decisions > Stepping In on the Run 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Options / Decisions > Delaying the Attacker   1st Attempt
Options / Decisions > Directing the Attacker   1st Attempt
Options / Decisions > Reducing Passing Options 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Options / Decisions > 1st Defender    
Options / Decisions > Fall Back & Delay   1st Attempt
Positional > Team Shape    
Positional > Compactness    
Positional > Marking > Tight vs. Loose > Distance from Ball   1st Attempt
Positional > Marking > Tight vs. Loose > Tempt Pass / Intercept    
Positiona l> 2nd, 3rd Defenders > Cover   1st Attempt
Positional > 2nd, 3rd defenders > Balance    
Beaten defender >Recovery Run to Goal    
Beaten defender > Run to be 2nd or 3rd Defender    
Set Plays (Defense) >Throw-ins   1st Attempt
Set Plays (Defense) > Corner Kicks    
Set Plays (Defense) > Freekicks > Direct    
Set Plays (Defense) > Freekicks > In-Direct    
Set Plays (Defense) > Kickoffs   1st Attempt
Immediate Transition to Defense 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Keeper Gets Concept 30%
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Sweeper    
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Stopper    
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Outside Midfield(s) Gets Concept 30%
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Center Midfiled(s) Gets Concept 30%
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Outside Forwards Gets Concept 30%
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Center Forwards Gets Concept 30%
Defense : Keeper U9 U10
On Ball > Stance / Form Gets Concept 30%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Ground Shot > At Keeper Gets Concept 30%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Ground Shot > To Side Gets Concept 30%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Waist Shot > At Keeper Gets Concept 30%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Waist Shot > To Side Gets Concept 30%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > High Shot > At Keeper Gets Concept 30%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > High Shot > To Side Gets Concept 30%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Over Head Gets Concept 30%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Penalty Shots 1st Attempt Gets Concept
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Free Kicks   1st Attempt
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Corner Kicks    
On Ball > Distributing Ball > Punts 1st Attempt Gets Concept
On Ball > Distributing Ball > Throws   1st Attempt
On Ball > Distributing Ball > Goal Kicks   1st Attempt
Off Ball > Offense (team with possession) > Supporting the Play   1st Attempt
Off Ball > Offense (team with possession) > Communication 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Off Ball > Defense (opponent w/ ball) > Positioning - Shot Eminent > Coming Out   1st Attempt
Off Ball > Defense (opponent w/ ball) > Positioning - Shot Eminent > Centering in the Visible Goal    
Off Ball > Defense (opponent has ball) > Positioning Relative to Play (Shot Not Eminent)   1st Attempt
Off Ball > Defense (opponent has ball) > Communication 1st Attempt Gets Concept