Skill Charts: Soccer U14 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 U13 U14
No Pressure > Straight > Inside Proficient  
No Pressure > Straight > Outside Proficient  
No Pressure > Straight > Laces Proficient  
Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Inside Proficient  
Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Outside Proficient  
Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Under 90% Proficient
Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Top Proficient  
Pressure > Shielding > Stationary 90% Proficient
Pressure > Shielding > On The Run 75% 90%
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Front 75% 90%
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Middle 75% 90%
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Side 75% 90%
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Rear 75% 90%
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Falling Back 75% 90%
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Stationary 75% 90%
Pressure> 1v1> Preventing Tackles 50% 75%
Pressure > 1v2 50% 75%
Pressure > Splitting Defenders 50% 75%
Offensive Techniques: Passing / Shooting U13 U14
On Ground > Feet > Inside Proficient  
On Ground > Feet > Outside Proficient  
On Ground > Feet > Laces Proficient  
In Air > Feet > Volley 75% 90%
In Air > Feet > Half Volley 75% 90%
In Air > Feet > Side-Volley 50% 75%
In Air > Chest 30% 50%
In Air > Feet > Bicycle 1st Attempt Gets Concept
In Air > Feet > Banana 1st Attempt Gets Concept
In Air > Feet > Scissors 1st Attempt Gets Concept
In Air > Head > Up & Out 75% 90%
In Air > Head > Down 75% 90%
Timing > 1 Touch 90% Proficient
Timing > 2, 2+ Touch Proficient  
Offensive Techniques : Ball Reception, Trapping U13 U14
Pass Type >On Ground > Foot Inside Proficient  
Pass Type >On Ground > Foot Outside Proficient  
Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Set Down 50% 75%
Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Over Top 50% 75%
Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Side Absorb 75% 90%
Pass Type > In Air > Thigh 90% Proficient
Pass Type > In Air > Chest 90% Proficient
Pass Type > In Air > Head 75% 90%
Pressure / Contested Ball > Step In & Shield 90% Proficient
Pressure / Contested Ball > Aggressive/Physical Play 50% 75%
Pressure / Contested Ball > Starting Direction 75% 90%
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Loose Ball U13 U14
Winning Loose Ball > Anticipation 30% 50%
Winning Loose Ball > Deciding First> 30% 50%
Winning Loose Ball > Exploding to Ball 75% 90%
Winning Loose Ball > Positioning to Shield 90% Proficient
Winning Loose Ball > Aggressive 50% 75%
Space > Developing Space 50% 75%
Space > Using Space 30% 50%
Avoiding Turnovers 50% 75%
Offense : Team w/ Ball : Decision Making U13 U14
Dribble Decision > Toward Goal 50% 75%
Dribble Decision > Up Line 50% 75%
Dribble Decision > To Corners 50% 75%
Dribble Decision > Crossfield / Switch 50% 75%
Dribble Decision > Back 30% 50%
Dribble Decision > Away from Pressure 75% 90%
Dribble Decision > Fast vs. Slow 90% Proficient
Pass Decision > 1-2 Combination 75% 90%
Pass Decision > Through Ball 50% 75%
Pass Decision > Long Ball to Space 50% 75%
Pass Decision > Clearing 75% 90%
Pass Decision > Goal Kicks 75% 90%
Pass Decision > Back Pass Proficient  
Pass Decision > Square Ball Proficient  
Pass Decision > Cross 75% 90%
Pass Decision > Switch 75% 90%
Shoot Decision > Accuracy vs. Power 75% 90%
Shoot Decision > Far vs Near Post 90% Proficient
Shoot Decision > Avoid the Keeper 90% Proficient
Shoot Decision > Low Corner 75% 90%
Shoot Decision > High Corner 75% 90%
Shoot Decision > Chip Over 50% 75%
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Tactics U13 U14
Movement > For Passing Option > Along Line 90% Proficient
Movement > For Passing Option > Show to Ball Handler 50% 75%
Movement > For Passing Option > Prepare for Long Ball 75% 90%
Movement > For Passing Option > Wide for 1-2 75% 90%
Movement > For Passing Option > Shield as Target 30% 50%
Movement > For Passing Option > Overlap Gets Concept 30%
Movement > For Passing Option > From the Back Gets Concept 30%
Movement > For Passing Option > After Making a Pass 75% 90%
Movement > For Passing Option > To Draw Defender Out 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Movement > For Passing Option > To Keep Team Shape 1st Attempt Gets Concept
Positional > Compactness vs. Spreading Out 30% 50%
Positional > Giving Ball Handler Options 50% 75%
Positional > Predicting the Future Play Gets Concept 30%
Communication > Tone 75% 90%
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Square 90% Proficient
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Drop 50% 75%
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Iím Here 75% 90%
Communication > Words > To receive ball > (name) 90% Proficient
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Send 50% 75%
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Through 50% 75%
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Cross 50% 75%
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Man On 75% 90%
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Switch 50% 75%
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Shot 50% 75%
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Clear/Send 50% 75%
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Out 50% 75%
Combinations 30% 50%
Set Plays (offense) > Penalty Kicks 50% 75%
Set Plays (offense) > Throwins 90% Proficient
Set Plays (offense ) > Corner Kick 30% 50%
Set Plays (offense ) > Freekicks > Direct 30% 50%
Set Plays (offense ) > Freekicks > In-Direct 30% 50%
Set Plays (offense ) > Kickoffs 75% 90%
Immediate Transition to Offense 75% 90%
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Positions U13 U14
Keeper 90% Proficient
Sweeper 30% 50%
Stopper 30% 50%
Outside Midfield(s) 90% Proficient
Center Midfield(s) 90% Proficient
Outside Forwards 90% Proficient
Center Forwards 90% Proficient
Defense : Team Without Possession : Techniques U13 U14
Stance 90% Proficient
Proper Level of Physical Play 75% 90%
Positioning > Distance to Player 75% 90%
Positioning > Body Alignment 50% 75%
Positioning > Force Attack Out of Middle 75% 90%
Options / Decisions >Tackling the Ball 90% Proficient
Options / Decisions > Stepping In on the Run 75% 90%
Options / Decisions > Delaying the Attacker 50% 75%
Options / Decisions > Directing the Attacker 50% 75%
Options / Decisions > Reducing Passing Options 75% 90%
Options / Decisions > 1st Defender 30% 50%
Options / Decisions > Fall Back & Delay 50% 75%
Positional > Team Shape 30% 50%
Positional > Compactness 30% 50%
Positional > Marking > Tight vs. Loose > Distance from Ball 50% 75%
Positional > Marking > Tight vs. Loose > Tempt Pass / Intercept Gets Concept 30%
Positiona l> 2nd, 3rd Defenders > Cover 50% 75%
Positional > 2nd, 3rd defenders > Balance Gets Concept 30%
Beaten defender >Recovery Run to Goal 30% 50%
Beaten defender > Run to be 2nd or 3rd Defender 30% 50%
Set Plays (Defense) >Throw-ins 50% 75%
Set Plays (Defense) > Corner Kicks 30% 50%
Set Plays (Defense) > Freekicks > Direct 30% 50%
Set Plays (Defense) > Freekicks > In-Direct 30% 50%
Set Plays (Defense) > Kickoffs 50% 75%
Immediate Transition to Defense 75% 90%
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Keeper 90% Proficient
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Sweeper 30% 50%
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Stopper 30% 50%
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Outside Midfield(s) 90% Proficient
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Center Midfiled(s) 90% Proficient
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Outside Forwards 90% Proficient
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Center Forwards 90% Proficient
Defense : Keeper U13 U14
On Ball > Stance / Form 90% Proficient
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Ground Shot > At Keeper 90% Proficient
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Ground Shot > To Side 90% Proficient
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Waist Shot > At Keeper 90% Proficient
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Waist Shot > To Side 90% Proficient
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > High Shot > At Keeper 90% Proficient
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > High Shot > To Side 90% Proficient
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Over Head 90% Proficient
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Penalty Shots 75% 90%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Free Kicks 50% 75%
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Corner Kicks 30% 50%
On Ball > Distributing Ball > Punts 75% 90%
On Ball > Distributing Ball > Throws 50% 75%
On Ball > Distributing Ball > Goal Kicks 50% 75%
Off Ball > Offense (team with possession) > Supporting the Play 50% 75%
Off Ball > Offense (team with possession) > Communication 75% 90%
Off Ball > Defense (opponent w/ ball) > Positioning - Shot Eminent > Coming Out 50% 75%
Off Ball > Defense (opponent w/ ball) > Positioning - Shot Eminent > Centering in the Visible Goal 30% 50%
Off Ball > Defense (opponent has ball) > Positioning Relative to Play (Shot Not Eminent) 50% 75%
Off Ball > Defense (opponent has ball) > Communication 75% 90%