Skill Charts: Soccer U12 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 U11 U12
No Pressure > Straight > Inside Proficient  
No Pressure > Straight > Outside 75% 90%
No Pressure > Straight > Laces 90% Proficient
Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Inside 90% Proficient
Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Outside 75% 90%
Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Under 50% 75%
Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Top 75% 90%
Pressure > Shielding > Stationary 50% 75%
Pressure > Shielding > On The Run 30% 50%
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Front 30% 50%
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Middle 30% 50%
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Side 30% 50%
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Rear 30% 50%
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Falling Back 30% 50%
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Stationary 30% 50%
Pressure> 1v1> Preventing Tackles Gets Concept 30%
Pressure > 1v2 Gets Concept 30%
Pressure > Splitting Defenders Gets Concept 30%
Offensive Techniques: Passing / Shooting U11 U12
On Ground > Feet > Inside 90% Proficient
On Ground > Feet > Outside 75% 90%
On Ground > Feet > Laces 75% 90%
In Air > Feet > Volley 30% 50%
In Air > Feet > Half Volley 30% 50%
In Air > Feet > Side-Volley Gets Concept 30%
In Air > Chest 1st Attempt Gets Concept
In Air > Feet > Bicycle    
In Air > Feet > Banana    
In Air > Feet > Scissors    
In Air > Head > Up & Out 30% 50%
In Air > Head > Down 30% 50%
Timing > 1 Touch 50% 75%
Timing > 2, 2+ Touch 90% Proficient
Offensive Techniques : Ball Reception, Trapping U11 U12
Pass Type >On Ground > Foot Inside Proficient  
Pass Type >On Ground > Foot Outside 90% Proficient
Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Set Down Gets Concept 30%
Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Over Top Gets Concept 30%
Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Side Absorb 30% 50%
Pass Type > In Air > Thigh 50% 75%
Pass Type > In Air > Chest 50% 75%
Pass Type > In Air > Head 30% 50%
Pressure / Contested Ball > Step In & Shield 50% 75%
Pressure / Contested Ball > Aggressive/Physical Play Gets Concept 30%
Pressure / Contested Ball > Starting Direction 30% 50%
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Loose Ball U11 U12
Winning Loose Ball > Anticipation 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Winning Loose Ball > Deciding First> 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Winning Loose Ball > Exploding to Ball 30% 50%
Winning Loose Ball > Positioning to Shield 50% 75%
Winning Loose Ball > Aggressive Gets Concept 30%
Space > Developing Space Gets Concept 30%
Space > Using Space 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Avoiding Turnovers Gets Concept 30%
Offense : Team w/ Ball : Decision Making U11 U12
Dribble Decision > Toward Goal Gets Concept 30%
Dribble Decision > Up Line Gets Concept 30%
Dribble Decision > To Corners Gets Concept 30%
Dribble Decision > Crossfield / Switch Gets Concept 30%
Dribble Decision > Back 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Dribble Decision > Away from Pressure 30% 50%
Dribble Decision > Fast vs. Slow 50% 75%
Pass Decision > 1-2 Combination 30% 50%
Pass Decision > Through Ball Gets Concept 30%
Pass Decision > Long Ball to Space Gets Concept 30%
Pass Decision > Clearing 30% 50%
Pass Decision > Goal Kicks 30% 50%
Pass Decision > Back Pass 75% 90%
Pass Decision > Square Ball 75% 90%
Pass Decision > Cross 30% 50%
Pass Decision > Switch 30% 50%
Shoot Decision > Accuracy vs. Power 30% 50%
Shoot Decision > Far vs Near Post 50% 75%
Shoot Decision > Avoid the Keeper 50% 75%
Shoot Decision > Low Corner 30% 50%
Shoot Decision > High Corner 30% 50%
Shoot Decision > Chip Over Gets Concept 30%
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Tactics U11 U12
Movement > For Passing Option > Along Line 50% 75%
Movement > For Passing Option > Show to Ball Handler Gets Concept 30%
Movement > For Passing Option > Prepare for Long Ball 30% 50%
Movement > For Passing Option > Wide for 1-2 30% 50%
Movement > For Passing Option > Shield as Target 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Movement > For Passing Option > Overlap   1st Attempt
Movement > For Passing Option > From the Back   1st Attempt
Movement > For Passing Option > After Making a Pass 30% 50%
Movement > For Passing Option > To Draw Defender Out    
Movement > For Passing Option > To Keep Team Shape    
Positional > Compactness vs. Spreading Out 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Positional > Giving Ball Handler Options Gets Concept 30%
Positional > Predicting the Future Play   1st Attempt
Communication > Tone 30% 50%
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Square 50% 75%
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Drop Gets Concept 30%
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Iím Here 30% 50%
Communication > Words > To receive ball > (name) 50% 75%
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Send Gets Concept 30%
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Through Gets Concept 30%
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Cross Gets Concept 30%
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Man On 30% 50%
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Switch Gets Concept 30%
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Shot Gets Concept 30%
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Clear/Send Gets Concept 30%
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Out Gets Concept 30%
Combinations 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Set Plays (offense) > Penalty Kicks Gets Concept 30%
Set Plays (offense) > Throwins 50% 75%
Set Plays (offense ) > Corner Kick 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Set Plays (offense ) > Freekicks > Direct 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Set Plays (offense ) > Freekicks > In-Direct 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Set Plays (offense ) > Kickoffs 30% 50%
Immediate Transition to Offense 30% 50%
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Positions U11 U12
Keeper 50% 75%
Sweeper 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Stopper 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Outside Midfield(s) 50% 75%
Center Midfield(s) 50% 75%
Outside Forwards 50% 75%
Center Forwards 50% 75%
Defense : Team Without Possession : Techniques U11 U12
Stance 50% 75%
Proper Level of Physical Play 30% 50%
Positioning > Distance to Player 30% 50%
Positioning > Body Alignment Gets Concept 30%
Positioning > Force Attack Out of Middle 30% 50%
Options / Decisions >Tackling the Ball 50% 75%
Options / Decisions > Stepping In on the Run 30% 50%
Options / Decisions > Delaying the Attacker Gets Concept 30%
Options / Decisions > Directing the Attacker Gets Concept 30%
Options / Decisions > Reducing Passing Options 30% 50%
Options / Decisions > 1st Defender 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Options / Decisions > Fall Back & Delay Gets Concept 30%
Positional > Team Shape 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Positional > Compactness 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Positional > Marking > Tight vs. Loose > Distance from Ball Gets Concept 30%
Positional > Marking > Tight vs. Loose > Tempt Pass / Intercept   1st Attempt
Positiona l> 2nd, 3rd Defenders > Cover Gets Concept 30%
Positional > 2nd, 3rd defenders > Balance   1st Attempt
Beaten defender >Recovery Run to Goal 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Beaten defender > Run to be 2nd or 3rd Defender 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Set Plays (Defense) >Throw-ins Gets Concept 30%
Set Plays (Defense) > Corner Kicks 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Set Plays (Defense) > Freekicks > Direct 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Set Plays (Defense) > Freekicks > In-Direct 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Set Plays (Defense) > Kickoffs Gets Concept 30%
Immediate Transition to Defense 30% 50%
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Keeper 50% 75%
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Sweeper 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Stopper 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Outside Midfield(s) 50% 75%
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Center Midfiled(s) 50% 75%
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Outside Forwards 50% 75%
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Center Forwards 50% 75%
Defense : Keeper U11 U12
On Ball > Stance / Form 50% 75%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Ground Shot > At Keeper 50% 75%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Ground Shot > To Side 50% 75%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Waist Shot > At Keeper 50% 75%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Waist Shot > To Side 50% 75%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > High Shot > At Keeper 50% 75%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > High Shot > To Side 50% 75%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Over Head 50% 75%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Penalty Shots 30% 50%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Free Kicks Gets Concept 30%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Corner Kicks 1st Attempt Gets Concept
On Ball > Distributing Ball > Punts 30% 50%
On Ball > Distributing Ball > Throws Gets Concept 30%
On Ball > Distributing Ball > Goal Kicks Gets Concept 30%
Off Ball > Offense (team with possession) > Supporting the Play Gets Concept 30%
Off Ball > Offense (team with possession) > Communication 30% 50%
Off Ball > Defense (opponent w/ ball) > Positioning - Shot Eminent > Coming Out Gets Concept 30%
Off Ball > Defense (opponent w/ ball) > Positioning - Shot Eminent > Centering in the Visible Goal 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Off Ball > Defense (opponent has ball) > Positioning Relative to Play (Shot Not Eminent) Gets Concept 30%
Off Ball > Defense (opponent has ball) > Communication 30% 50%