Ball Control:
Players must be able to bring a ball played under control instantly and smoothly.  This is the ability to collect and move in a different direction without stopping the ball completely, yet still maintain it securely.   Develop the technique of receive a pass at top speed.  This means not slowing down to collect a ball coming on the ground, bouncing, or in the air.  Players must be able to protect the ball by shielding it and developing deception in order to get rid of your opponent.

Passing:
Players must be able to successfully complete short and lob range passes.  This incorporates all of your ball skills, including heading, bending, chipping, and the ability to drive the ball to a partner.  Players will find that at a high level, it is easier to control and make quick decisions with a ball that is driven, rather than weakly play.  Develop the skill of one-touch passing.

Dribbling:
This is the ability to feint, burst past opponents, change directions and speed at will, and break through packed defensive lines.  Can players exhibit quick feet, combined with a sense of comfort under pressure, to penetrate into space to open opportunities for themselves or for a partner?

Heading:
The ability to head at goal after crosses, heading high, wide, and deep for defensive clearances, heading balls as a one-touch pass (both into space or to a partner’s feet) in order to create shooting chances.  Can a player effectively demonstrate the ability to do this under the duress of the game?

Finishing:
Nothing makes more of an impression on people than the skill of goal scoring.  This aspect takes in the correct technique of striking the ball in various ways; driving low balls, hitting volleys, half-volleys, half-chances, chipping, bending, heading, etc.  Good goal scorers can also finish with their chest, heel, toe, and thigh.  Coaches are looking for that player who can exhibit composed aggressiveness, swift secure decision making at opportune times.