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The 9 traits a player is rated on

Each is scored 1–10. The behaviours listed are what a coach is actually looking at — they print on the report so a family can read what the number meant.

1. 01

   Stick Skills

   1–10 · technical

   Forehand and reverse-stick manipulation; control at different speeds; elimination skills; executing under pressure and in traffic.

2. 02

   First Touch & Trapping

   1–10 · technical

   Receiving and cushioning; controlling passes at different speeds and angles; trapping into useful space; receiving on the move.

3. 03

   Passing & Vision

   1–10 · decision making

   Accuracy, timing, weight and variety; scanning before receiving; identifying lanes; playing through pressure.

4. 04

   Shooting & Deflections

   1–10 · technical

   Technique, accuracy, power, release speed, shot selection; finishing from different locations; rebounds, deflections and tips.

5. 05

   1v1 Attacking

   1–10 · technical

   Eliminating defenders using skill, deception, acceleration, changes of direction and controlled aggression; knowing when to attack versus distribute.

6. 06

   Tackling & Defending

   1–10 · tactical

   Timing and technique of tackles; channelling attackers; stick positioning; defensive footwork; interception; defending without fouling.

7. 07

   Positioning & Structure

   1–10 · tactical

   Positional responsibilities; spacing; defensive shape; attacking structure; recognising when to rotate, cover, press or recover.

8. 08

   Work Rate

   1–10 · competitive

   Consistent effort; pressing intensity; transition speed; defensive recovery; off-ball movement; sustaining intensity.

9. 09

   Set Piece / Corner Execution

   1–10 · technical

   Execution and consistency on attacking and defensive penalty corners; injection, trapping, striking, variations, positioning, execution under pressure.