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Player Evaluation Criteria

What is a ...?

"10" Rated Player

  • Dominates every aspect of the game
  • Scores at will, with either foot
  • Cannot be stopped
  • Will be an all‑star in the next division
  • Is one of 2 or 3 in entire region
"9" Rated Player
  • Kicks well with both feet
  • Dominates the game
  • Is very aggressive
  • Is a very "smart" passer
  • Dribbles well, with good moves
"8" Rated Player
  • Has a big kick with one foot, average kick with other
  • Is a good passer
  • Is aggressive
  • Is fast
  • Is a good dribbler with some moves
"7" Rated Player
  • Has a big kick with one foot, marginal ability with other
  • Is a capable passer
  • Is Aggressive
  • Has good speed
  • Is able to control and dribble ball effectively
"6" Rated Player
  • Has a good kick with only one foot
  • Tries to pass
  • Is fairly aggressive
  • Has slightly above average speed
  • Is a decent dribbler
    (NOTE: A big, strong, aggressive player with some speed who can physically dominate an area of the field but who has mediocre skills belongs here.) 
"5" Rated Player
  • Has an average kick
  • Is aggressive but sometimes gets "beat"
  • Is learning to pass, but typically doesn't
  • Has average speed
  • Has average ball control, yet often loses the ball
"4" Rated Player
  • Has a fair kick
  • At times loses concentration
  • Rarely passes
  • Has average speed
  • Is learning to dribble and control the ball
"3" Rated Player
  • Has a weak kick, but tries hard
  • Loses concentration
  • Is a fairly slow runner
  • Is learning to dribble
"2" Rated Player
  • Has a very weak kick
  • Has a lack of concentration
  • Is not aggressive
  • Can barely dribble
"1" Rated Player
  • Cannot kick
  • Has no attention span
  • Barely moves the ball
  • Cannot dribble
Please keep in mind that it is to everyone's benefit that all players are rated adequately - not overrated or underrated. If you have any questions regarding how to rate a player, please ask... Next year's coach will thank you for not rating a player an "8" when he/she is actually a "4".
 
     

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