Sports
American Football skills assessment
Assess position skills, tackling, blocking, throwing and football IQ for gridiron players. Coaches can score every position group and follow development from flag football to senior teams.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 28 starting levels
The 12 American Football skills you can score
These are the default American Football skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every player, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Quarterback Throwing Mechanics
Delivers accurate passes with sound footwork, grip and release under pressure.
Receiving and Route Running
Runs sharp routes, creates separation and secures the catch.
Ball Security
Carries and protects the ball to avoid fumbles.
Blocking Technique
Uses proper stance, hand placement and footwork to control defenders.
Tackling Technique
Tackles safely and effectively with head up and wrap-up form.
Coverage Skills
Plays man or zone coverage with discipline and ball skills.
Pass Rush
Uses hand moves, leverage and effort to pressure the quarterback.
Running Vision
Reads blocks, finds gaps and makes decisive cuts.
Kicking and Punting
Kicks with accuracy, distance and consistent snap-hold-kick timing.
Playbook Knowledge
Understands plays, formations and assignments.
Speed and Explosiveness
Demonstrates the acceleration, power and agility required for the position.
Discipline and Teamwork
Avoids penalties and executes assignments for the team.
Levels included with American Football
American Football starts with 28 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Age Group” for sports, so players can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Boys Under 6
- Girls Under 6
- Boys Under 7
- Girls Under 7
- Boys Under 8
- Girls Under 8
- Boys Under 9
- Girls Under 9
- Boys Under 10
- Girls Under 10
- Boys Under 11
- Girls Under 11
- Boys Under 12
- Girls Under 12
- Boys Under 13
- Girls Under 13
- Boys Under 14
- Girls Under 14
- Boys Under 15
- Girls Under 15
- Boys Under 16
- Girls Under 16
- Boys Under 17
- Girls Under 17
- Boys Under 18
- Girls Under 18
- Men's Senior
- Women's Senior
How American Football works in SkillScorer
Score
Each player in a team is scored on the American Football skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank players, compare two side by side, or compare your teams against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which American Football skills need attention. Reports also follow each coach's team.
American Football scorecard: common questions
What skills does the American Football scorecard include?
SkillScorer's American Football scorecard covers 12 skills: Quarterback Throwing Mechanics, Receiving and Route Running, Ball Security, Blocking Technique, Tackling Technique, Coverage Skills, Pass Rush, Running Vision, Kicking and Punting, Playbook Knowledge, Speed and Explosiveness and Discipline and Teamwork. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are players scored in American Football?
Every player is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one team and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with American Football?
American Football starts with these levels (called “Age Group” in the app): Boys Under 6, Girls Under 6, Boys Under 7, Girls Under 7, Boys Under 8, Girls Under 8, Boys Under 9, Girls Under 9, Boys Under 10, Girls Under 10, Boys Under 11, Girls Under 11, Boys Under 12, Girls Under 12, Boys Under 13, Girls Under 13, Boys Under 14, Girls Under 14, Boys Under 15, Girls Under 15, Boys Under 16, Girls Under 16, Boys Under 17, Girls Under 17, Boys Under 18, Girls Under 18, Men's Senior and Women's Senior. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the American Football skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In sports the app talks about players, teams and coachs, and you can change any of those words too.
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