Assessment Center

Adult Recreational Placement

Adult

5

Criteria

20

Minutes

40

Max Points

Instructions

  1. 1

    Observe players during a short warm-up game and passing activity.

  2. 2

    Prioritise current fitness and ball comfort over past experience.

  3. 3

    Use scores to stream players into beginner, intermediate, or advanced recreational groups.

Scoring Rubric

Ball Comfort weight 2×

"Does the player look at home with the ball or do they look uncertain?"

1
Uncomfortable — Avoids ball; obvious discomfort; no fluency.
2
Basic — Can pass and receive at low pace; stiff with the ball.
3
Comfortable — Relaxed in possession; basic dribbling and passing.
4
Confident — At ease in tight spaces; can execute skills reliably.
5
Natural — Exceptional comfort; ball feels like an extension of the body.
Passing weight 2×

"Are passes reaching teammates on target and at usable pace?"

1
Struggling — Most passes miss or are the wrong weight.
2
Basic — Accurate at short range only; struggles with pace and direction.
3
Adequate — Reliable passing at 10–15 yards; some quality at medium range.
4
Good — Accurate at 20+ yards; selects the right pass type.
5
Excellent — Creative and precise passer; finds runners others miss.
Fitness Level weight 2×

"Can this player keep up with the flow of a recreational game?"

1
Limited — Visibly breathless after 5 minutes; cannot sustain activity.
2
Low — Manages short bursts; needs frequent rest.
3
Adequate — Completes session; pace slows later but remains engaged.
4
Good — Handles full session comfortably; can sprint repeatedly.
5
Excellent — Stands out athletically; high energy throughout; recovery is fast.
Positional Awareness weight 1×

"Does the player know where to go without being told?"

1
None — No positional awareness; bunches with others; chases ball.
2
Basic — Knows their own position; limited wider game understanding.
3
Developing — Generally in the right area; begins to read team shape.
4
Good — Positions well in and out of possession; creates and closes space.
5
Excellent — Organises teammates; reads game flow; rarely out of position.
Attitude & Spirit weight 1×

"Is this player a positive addition to any group?"

1
Negative — Argues, ball-hogs, or undermines teammates.
2
Passive — Neither positive nor negative; plays in isolation.
3
Good — Friendly, fair, team-focused.
4
Great — Encourages others; celebrates teammates; great to play with.
5
Outstanding — Lifts the whole group; builds team culture naturally.

Score a Player

Running Score —