“A”

An “A” Player is EXCELLENT at:

• Catching and throwing with dominant and non-dominant hand

• Scooping and cradling

• Dodging at full-speed using a variety of dodges and in the appropriate situations

• Demonstrating field sense in live situations

• Transitional situation tactics

• Working with various offensive schemes/strategies:

  • Setting picks, using picks, setting teammates up, moving offball, creating opportunities for teammates, challenges to goal when opportunity is present

• Working with various defensive schemes/strategies:

  • Marking, talking/listening, body positioning, sliding, recovering on turnovers, double-teaming

• Playing under pressure

• Assessing and applying game sense and field of vision

• Exhibiting off ball skills and tactics in settled and unsettled play

• Understanding the rules of the game and the responsibilities of various positions

• Using speed and athleticism

• Communicating with other players

“B”

A “B” Player is GOOD at:

• Catching and throwing with dominant hand and is comfortable switching hands

• Scooping and cradling

• Dodging at full-speed using a variety of dodges and in the appropriate situations

• Demonstrating field sense in live situations

• Transitional situation tactics

• Demonstrating basic attack and defense strategies and schemes

• Playing under pressure

• Assessing and applying game sense and field of vision

• Exhibiting off ball skills and tactics in settled and unsettled play

• Understanding the rules of the game and the responsibilities of various positions

(A “B” Player may also be new to the game but shows potential to develop the aforementioned skills quickly)

“C”

A “C” Players is DEVELOPING at:

• Most or all of the skills listed above and/or is at a “beginner” level of the game