Skill Tests
Skill tests are different from the training pathways like Ball Boss or Juggling. You don’t need to complete any minimum practice sessions before you try one. You can attempt a skill test whenever you feel ready.
Record a video of your attempt, count your score or time, and send it in. If you hit the published standard, you earn the button. Keep track of your own personal bests and try to beat them over the season.
How the Test Works
Section titled “How the Test Works”- Pick a test — choose any skill test below
- Set it up the right way — read the setup instructions carefully
- Record a video of your attempt — film the whole thing so the result is clear
- Count your score or time — note it down
- Send it in — submit the video to your coach
- Hit the standard, earn the button — standards are listed for each test below
- Make top 3, make the leaderboard — if your result is one of the top 3 on the team, you go on the leaderboard
There’s no minimum practice requirement for Skill Tests. Try them when you’re ready, track your own personal bests, and send in your best attempt.
Leaderboard
Section titled “Leaderboard”Hit the standard and you earn the button. Hit the top 3 on the team and you make the leaderboard.
The leaderboard shows the best 3 results currently on the team for each test. It updates when a better result comes in.
Juggling Tests
Section titled “Juggling Tests”1. Juggling
Section titled “1. Juggling”Goal: Keep the ball in the air using any surface.
Setup: Open space. One ball.
What to measure: Max juggles in a row.
Standard: 20 in a row earns the Juggling button. 100 in a row beats Coach Adeline.
2. Juggling — Alternating Feet
Section titled “2. Juggling — Alternating Feet”Goal: Juggle using left and right feet alternately.
Setup: Open space. One ball.
What to measure: Max alternating juggles in a row.
Standard: Consistent alternating contact — no long single-foot runs. 62 alternating juggles beats Coach Adeline.
Ball Mastery Tests
Section titled “Ball Mastery Tests”3. 2 Cone Figure 8s
Section titled “3. 2 Cone Figure 8s”Setup:
- 2 cones, 1 metre apart
- Both feet
What to measure: Maximum full figure 8s completed in 1 minute.
Standard: Clean path around both cones. Ball under control throughout.
4. Figure 8s Free
Section titled “4. Figure 8s Free”Setup:
- 2 cones, 10 metres apart
- Both feet
What to measure: Maximum full figure 8s completed in 1 minute.
Standard: Controlled dribble around both cones. No cone knockdowns.
5. Figure 8s — Weak Foot Only
Section titled “5. Figure 8s — Weak Foot Only”Setup:
- 2 cones, 1 metre apart
- Weak foot only
What to measure: Maximum full figure 8s completed in 1 minute.
Standard: Same as 2 Cone Figure 8s — weak foot must do all the work.
Wall Work Tests
Section titled “Wall Work Tests”6. Wall Work — 1 Touch Right Insides
Section titled “6. Wall Work — 1 Touch Right Insides”Setup:
- Solid wall
- Mark a starting position 2–3 metres from the wall
What to measure: Maximum 1-touch right inside passes in 1 minute.
Standard: Clean contact every time. Ball returns to a controllable position.
7. Wall Work — 1 Touch Left Insides
Section titled “7. Wall Work — 1 Touch Left Insides”Setup:
- Same as above — left foot only
What to measure: Maximum 1-touch left inside passes in 1 minute.
Standard: Same as right — clean contact, controlled return.
Engine Test
Section titled “Engine Test”8. 4 Lap Run for Time
Section titled “8. 4 Lap Run for Time”Setup:
- Marked running route (your coach will set this up)
- 4 laps
What to measure: Total time to complete 4 laps.
Standard: Recorded and tracked. Improve your personal best over the season.
After Your Attempt
Section titled “After Your Attempt”- Hit the standard: Button earned. Your coach records it.
- Not yet: Note your score, keep practising, and try again when you’re ready.
- Top 3 on the team: You go on the leaderboard.
See Earn → for what buttons and gear you can earn.
Questions? Ask your coach at training.