Skill Charts: Soccer U16 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 U15 U16
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 Proficient  
Pressure > Turns / Reversals > Top Proficient  
Pressure > Shielding > Stationary Proficient  
Pressure > Shielding > On The Run Proficient  
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Front Proficient  
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Middle Proficient  
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Side Proficient  
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Rear Proficient  
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Falling Back Proficient  
Pressure > 1v1 > Defender Approaching > Stationary Proficient  
Pressure> 1v1> Preventing Tackles 90% Proficient
Pressure > 1v2 90% Proficient
Pressure > Splitting Defenders 90% Proficient
Offensive Techniques: Passing / Shooting U15 U16
On Ground > Feet > Inside Proficient  
On Ground > Feet > Outside Proficient  
On Ground > Feet > Laces Proficient  
In Air > Feet > Volley Proficient  
In Air > Feet > Half Volley Proficient  
In Air > Feet > Side-Volley 90% Proficient
In Air > Chest 75% 90%
In Air > Feet > Bicycle 30% 50%
In Air > Feet > Banana 30% 50%
In Air > Feet > Scissors 30% 50%
In Air > Head > Up & Out Proficient  
In Air > Head > Down Proficient  
Timing > 1 Touch Proficient  
Timing > 2, 2+ Touch Proficient  
Offensive Techniques : Ball Reception, Trapping U15 U16
Pass Type >On Ground > Foot Inside Proficient  
Pass Type >On Ground > Foot Outside Proficient  
Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Set Down 90% Proficient
Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Over Top 90% Proficient
Pass Type > In Air > Foot > Side Absorb Proficient  
Pass Type > In Air > Thigh Proficient  
Pass Type > In Air > Chest Proficient  
Pass Type > In Air > Head Proficient  
Pressure / Contested Ball > Step In & Shield Proficient  
Pressure / Contested Ball > Aggressive/Physical Play 90% Proficient
Pressure / Contested Ball > Starting Direction Proficient  
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Loose Ball U15 U16
Winning Loose Ball > Anticipation 75% 90%
Winning Loose Ball > Deciding First> 75% 90%
Winning Loose Ball > Exploding to Ball Proficient  
Winning Loose Ball > Positioning to Shield Proficient  
Winning Loose Ball > Aggressive 90% Proficient
Space > Developing Space 90% Proficient
Space > Using Space 75% 90%
Avoiding Turnovers 90% Proficient
Offense : Team w/ Ball : Decision Making U15 U16
Dribble Decision > Toward Goal 90% Proficient
Dribble Decision > Up Line 90% Proficient
Dribble Decision > To Corners 90% Proficient
Dribble Decision > Crossfield / Switch 90% Proficient
Dribble Decision > Back 75% 90%
Dribble Decision > Away from Pressure Proficient  
Dribble Decision > Fast vs. Slow Proficient  
Pass Decision > 1-2 Combination Proficient  
Pass Decision > Through Ball 90% Proficient
Pass Decision > Long Ball to Space 90% Proficient
Pass Decision > Clearing Proficient  
Pass Decision > Goal Kicks Proficient  
Pass Decision > Back Pass Proficient  
Pass Decision > Square Ball Proficient  
Pass Decision > Cross Proficient  
Pass Decision > Switch Proficient  
Shoot Decision > Accuracy vs. Power Proficient  
Shoot Decision > Far vs Near Post Proficient  
Shoot Decision > Avoid the Keeper Proficient  
Shoot Decision > Low Corner Proficient  
Shoot Decision > High Corner Proficient  
Shoot Decision > Chip Over 90% Proficient
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Tactics U15 U16
Movement > For Passing Option > Along Line Proficient  
Movement > For Passing Option > Show to Ball Handler 90% Proficient
Movement > For Passing Option > Prepare for Long Ball Proficient  
Movement > For Passing Option > Wide for 1-2 Proficient  
Movement > For Passing Option > Shield as Target 75% 90%
Movement > For Passing Option > Overlap 50% 75%
Movement > For Passing Option > From the Back 50% 75%
Movement > For Passing Option > After Making a Pass Proficient  
Movement > For Passing Option > To Draw Defender Out 30% 50%
Movement > For Passing Option > To Keep Team Shape 30% 50%
Positional > Compactness vs. Spreading Out 75% 90%
Positional > Giving Ball Handler Options 90% Proficient
Positional > Predicting the Future Play 50% 75%
Communication > Tone Proficient  
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Square Proficient  
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Drop 90% Proficient
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Iím Here Proficient  
Communication > Words > To receive ball > (name) Proficient  
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Send 90% Proficient
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Through 90% Proficient
Communication > Words > To receive ball > Cross 90% Proficient
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Man On Proficient  
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Switch 90% Proficient
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Shot 90% Proficient
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Clear/Send 90% Proficient
Communication > Words > Inform Ball Handler > Out 90% Proficient
Combinations 75% 90%
Set Plays (offense) > Penalty Kicks 90% Proficient
Set Plays (offense) > Throwins Proficient  
Set Plays (offense ) > Corner Kick 75% 90%
Set Plays (offense ) > Freekicks > Direct 75% 90%
Set Plays (offense ) > Freekicks > In-Direct 75% 90%
Set Plays (offense ) > Kickoffs Proficient  
Immediate Transition to Offense Proficient  
Offense : Team w/ Possession : Positions U15 U16
Keeper Proficient  
Sweeper 75% 90%
Stopper 75% 90%
Outside Midfield(s) Proficient  
Center Midfield(s) Proficient  
Outside Forwards Proficient  
Center Forwards Proficient  
Defense : Team Without Possession : Techniques U15 U16
Stance Proficient  
Proper Level of Physical Play Proficient  
Positioning > Distance to Player Proficient  
Positioning > Body Alignment 90% Proficient
Positioning > Force Attack Out of Middle Proficient  
Options / Decisions >Tackling the Ball Proficient  
Options / Decisions > Stepping In on the Run Proficient  
Options / Decisions > Delaying the Attacker 90% Proficient
Options / Decisions > Directing the Attacker 90% Proficient
Options / Decisions > Reducing Passing Options Proficient  
Options / Decisions > 1st Defender 75% 90%
Options / Decisions > Fall Back & Delay 90% Proficient
Positional > Team Shape 75% 90%
Positional > Compactness 75% 90%
Positional > Marking > Tight vs. Loose > Distance from Ball 90% Proficient
Positional > Marking > Tight vs. Loose > Tempt Pass / Intercept 50% 75%
Positiona l> 2nd, 3rd Defenders > Cover 90% Proficient
Positional > 2nd, 3rd defenders > Balance 50% 75%
Beaten defender >Recovery Run to Goal 75% 90%
Beaten defender > Run to be 2nd or 3rd Defender 75% 90%
Set Plays (Defense) >Throw-ins 90% Proficient
Set Plays (Defense) > Corner Kicks 75% 90%
Set Plays (Defense) > Freekicks > Direct 75% 90%
Set Plays (Defense) > Freekicks > In-Direct 75% 90%
Set Plays (Defense) > Kickoffs 90% Proficient
Immediate Transition to Defense Proficient  
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Keeper Proficient  
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Sweeper 75% 90%
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Stopper 75% 90%
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Outside Midfield(s) Proficient  
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Center Midfiled(s) Proficient  
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Outside Forwards Proficient  
Positional Responsibilities (defense) > Center Forwards Proficient  
Defense : Keeper U15 U16
On Ball > Stance / Form Proficient  
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Ground Shot > At Keeper Proficient  
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Ground Shot > To Side Proficient  
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Waist Shot > At Keeper Proficient  
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Waist Shot > To Side Proficient  
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > High Shot > At Keeper Proficient  
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > High Shot > To Side Proficient  
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Over Head Proficient  
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Penalty Shots Proficient  
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Free Kicks 90% Proficient
On Ball > Receiving Ball / Shots > Corner Kicks 75% 90%
On Ball > Distributing Ball > Punts Proficient  
On Ball > Distributing Ball > Throws 90% Proficient
On Ball > Distributing Ball > Goal Kicks 90% Proficient
Off Ball > Offense (team with possession) > Supporting the Play 90% Proficient
Off Ball > Offense (team with possession) > Communication Proficient  
Off Ball > Defense (opponent w/ ball) > Positioning - Shot Eminent > Coming Out 90% Proficient
Off Ball > Defense (opponent w/ ball) > Positioning - Shot Eminent > Centering in the Visible Goal 75% 90%
Off Ball > Defense (opponent has ball) > Positioning Relative to Play (Shot Not Eminent) 90% Proficient
Off Ball > Defense (opponent has ball) > Communication Proficient