1. Passing skills: Does the player possess the passing skills necessary for the position? Can they hit or push off either foot; can they play a reverse stick pass if necessary; are their passes hard, flat and accurate; do they select the appropriate pass given the context?

2. Receiving the ball: Is the player able to receive the ball using the appropriate technique for the context, or do they rely heavily on one type of trap; do they receive comfortably on the reverse side; do they eliminate their opponent when they receive the ball?

3. Elimination skills: Are they comfortable when in control of the ball and pressured: are they able to eliminate on both sides of the opponent; do they appear to understand what the tackler is doing and react accordingly?

4. Tackling: Do they appear to understand how to manipulate the space of the opponent by channelling; do they have a range of tackles; can they tackle on the reverse; do they use good footwork; can they get the ball without stick obstructing?

5. Shooting: Do they get free in the circle; do they get shots away under pressure; do they have an array of shots; are they aware of what the goalkeeper is doing?

6. Involvement in the game/awareness: Does the player understand what is happening on the field; do they move accordingly; do they recognise 2v1, 3v2 etc and are they able to exploit them; in defence do they understand how to play situations where there are more attackers than defenders; do they understand cover; do they work hard when opposition has the ball?

7. Temperament: Do they appear to get flustered in the heat of the game; were they involved totally; do they take responsibility for what is happening around them; do they communicate clearly and freely to team mates?