Soccer Rubric
Elementary & Secondary Soccer Skills Rubric
K-5 Scoring Guide
Objective: The following rubric is used to analyze the soccer skill level of elementary students.
Directions: Circle the following skill level that pertains to the student’s skills and abilities.
Passing
1 The Student attempts to pass the ball to a Classmate.
2 The Student has attempted the skill before and has common knowledge of the skill.
3 The Student passes the ball to their classmate with purpose using the inside of their foot.
4 The Student turns their hips to the direct the ball to their classmate with purpose and control.
5 The Student uses appropriate elements to direct their pass with control and precision.
Shooting
1 The Student has no prior knowledge on shooting may use their toe to kick.
2 The Student has completed this skill but does not contact the ball appropriately direction is obscured.
3 The student uses the laces of their shoe when contacting the ball.
4 The students uses the inside or top of their foot to execute a shot. He or she also uses their hips to direct their shot to its destination.
5 The student can take shots from various places in the field with accuracy and control.
Trapping
1 The student attempts to stop the ball using any area of their foot usually lifting it in the air.
2 The student has prior skill knowledge but keeps their foot horizontal at all times when attempting to trap the ball.
3 The student can efficiently trap the ball using the inside of their foot. He or she begins to meet the ball as it travels to them rather than waiting for it to come to them.
4 The student can trap the ball efficiently with their feet and attempts to trap the ball with the rest of their body.
5 The student can trap the ball with all aspects of their body controlling it to their feet with control.
Dribbling
1 The student has no sense of control as he or she toe punched the ball to his or next destination.
2 The student can dribble the ball in a kick and run formation using the inside of their foot.
3 The student can dribble the ball using the both the inside and the outside of his or her foot.
4 The student maintains control and contact of the ball using the inside and the outside of their foot while keeping the ball close to them at all times.
5 The student may throw in a few individual moves to fake out their opponent. The students uses complete control all of the time.
*I found through both teaching and coaching soccer this skill analysis can be very beneficial. All students develop at different levels especially with the specialization of young athletes today. This guide grades of basic fundamentals that I have seen through my personal experience as a player, coach and educator.
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Comments
I think that overall this is a great rubrics. I have just a few suggestions: For trapping and dribbling the #5 may be too hard to obtain for their age level, especially the trapping. Students should feel it is possible to reach the highest points. Also, you may not want to include into any of the discriptions "prior knowledge." Not only can it be hard to know who has played before, but it can make students feel discouraged just because they have never played before. And even players who have never played can be naturally skilled and fit into a higher category. It's just a tricky aspect to invlove in your rubrics.
One last though. About #5 on the trapping and dribbling, if you wanted to, you could allow bonus points to students who can accomplish these. Because though most students may not be able too, those who can should still get acknowledgment.
One last thought. About #5 on the trapping and dribbling, if you wanted to, you could allow bonus points to students who can accomplish these. Because though most students may not be able too, those who can should still get acknowledgment.