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AFC Knowsley

Badges

These are the badges players can earn this season. Ask your coach how to earn one!

  • 1v1 Defending

    Stops an attacker in a one-on-one situation

  • Agility

    Moves quickly and changes direction well

  • Balance

    Keeps their balance under pressure from an opponent

  • Ball Juggling x10

    Keeps the ball up 10 times without it touching the ground

  • Ball Juggling x5

    Keeps the ball up 5 times without it touching the ground

  • Blocking

    Blocks a shot or pass

  • Body Feint

    Uses body shape to fool a defender

  • Both Feet

    Uses left and right foot to control the ball

  • Catching

    Catches the ball cleanly

  • Change of Direction

    Changes direction with the ball under control

  • Clearance

    Clears the ball out of danger

  • Coach's Award

    Special recognition from the coach

  • Commanding the Box

    Comes and claims a cross confidently

  • Communication

    Talks to teammates on the pitch

  • Confidence Builder

    Shows growing confidence in their play

  • Distribution

    Throws or kicks the ball accurately to a teammate

  • Diving Save

    Makes a diving save

  • Dribble 10 Yards

    Kept control of the ball for 10 yards

  • Dribble Through Cones

    Weaves the ball through a line of cones

  • Encourages Teammates

    Cheers on and encourages other players

  • Fair Play

    Shows great sportsmanship on the pitch

  • First Assist

    Set up a teammate to score

  • First Goal

    Scored your first goal for the team

  • First Pass

    Makes a clean, accurate pass to a teammate

  • First Save

    Makes a save in goal

  • First Tackle

    Wins the ball with a clean tackle

  • First Touch

    Controls the ball cleanly on arrival

  • Following Instructions

    Follows the coach's instructions well

  • Free Kick

    Takes a free kick

  • Give and Go

    Completes a give-and-go (wall pass) with a teammate

  • Goal Kick

    Takes a goal kick

  • Great Effort

    Works hard and gives full effort in a session

  • Great Listener

    Listens carefully to coaching instructions

  • Great Teamwork

    Worked brilliantly with the team

  • Halfway Line Strike — Bronze

    Hit the goal from the halfway line

  • Halfway Line Strike — Gold

    Hit the goal from the halfway line 5 times

  • Halfway Line Strike — Platinum

    Hit the goal from the halfway line 10 times

  • Halfway Line Strike — Silver

    Hit the goal from the halfway line 3 times

  • Hat-Trick Hero

    Scores three goals in one match

  • Header on Target

    Directs a header on target

  • Helping a Teammate

    Helps a teammate who is finding something tricky

  • Interception

    Reads the game and intercepts a pass

  • Last Ditch Defending

    Makes a crucial defensive play to stop a goal

  • Left-Footed Passer — Bronze

    Completed a left-footed pass

  • Left-Footed Passer — Gold

    Completed a left-footed pass 5 times

  • Left-Footed Passer — Platinum

    Completed a left-footed pass 10 times

  • Left-Footed Passer — Silver

    Completed a left-footed pass 3 times

  • Long Pass

    Completes an accurate pass over distance

  • Marking

    Stays close to their opponent to stop them getting the ball

  • Most Improved

    Most improved player of the month

  • Never Gives Up

    Kept trying no matter what

  • One-Touch Pass

    Passes the ball first time

  • Pass Under Pressure

    Makes a good pass while being closed down

  • Pass and Move

    Passes the ball then moves into space

  • Passing Gates — Bronze

    Completed the passing gates drill

  • Passing Gates — Gold

    Completed the passing gates drill 5 times

  • Passing Gates — Platinum

    Completed the passing gates drill 10 times

  • Passing Gates — Silver

    Completed the passing gates drill 3 times

  • Penalty Save

    Saves a penalty

  • Penalty Taker

    Steps up and takes a penalty

  • Placed Shot

    Places a shot into a corner of the goal

  • Player of the Match

    Player of the match award

  • Positive Attitude

    Brings a great attitude to every session

  • Post Hitter — Bronze

    Hit the post from the penalty spot

  • Post Hitter — Gold

    Hit the post from the penalty spot 5 times

  • Post Hitter — Platinum

    Hit the post from the penalty spot 10 times

  • Post Hitter — Silver

    Hit the post from the penalty spot 3 times

  • Power Shot

    Strikes the ball with good power

  • Recovery Run

    Sprints back to help the team after losing the ball

  • Respect

    Shows respect to teammates, coaches, and opponents

  • Right-Footed Passer — Bronze

    Completed a right-footed pass

  • Right-Footed Passer — Gold

    Completed a right-footed pass 5 times

  • Right-Footed Passer — Platinum

    Completed a right-footed pass 10 times

  • Right-Footed Passer — Silver

    Completed a right-footed pass 3 times

  • Shielding the Ball

    Uses their body to protect the ball from an opponent

  • Shot on Target

    Hits the target with a shot

  • Sole Rolls

    Rolls the ball under each foot

  • Speed Burst

    Shows a good burst of speed

  • Speed Dribble

    Dribbles at pace while staying in control

  • Stamina Star

    Keeps up their effort for a whole session

  • Step Over

    Performs a step-over move

  • Switch the Play

    Passes the ball from one side of the pitch to the other

  • Through Ball

    Plays a pass into space for a teammate to run onto

  • Toe Taps

    Taps the ball with alternating feet

  • Training Star

    Star performer in training this week

  • Trying Something New

    Has a go at a new skill or position

  • Turn with the Ball

    Turns away from pressure while keeping the ball

  • Two-Touch Pass

    Controls and passes in two touches

  • Volley

    Scores or attempts a shot from a volley

  • Warm-Up Champion

    Leads or fully joins in with the warm-up

  • Weak Foot Goal

    Scores with their weaker foot

  • Weak Foot Pass

    Passes accurately with their weaker foot