Pivot Entry from Wing

Instructions

1. 1PV drifts toward the 6m line while WL widens on the left wing to create spacing
2. 2CB delivers a firm pass to WL on the wing, drawing D-WL toward the sideline
3. 3As WL receives, PV cuts sharply into the gap between D-PV and D-WL near the 6m area
4. 4WL feeds a low entry pass to PV arriving at the pivot position
5. 5CB repositions toward the left back to offer a safety outlet
6. 6PV finishes immediately with a jump shot before the defense can collapse

Coaching Points

• PV must cut at the exact moment WL attacks — timing is what creates the gap
• Keep the entry pass low and firm; a high lob gives D-PV time to intercept
• WL drives toward the goal line, not sideways — diagonal pressure pulls D-WL deep
• PV receives with hands extended as a target, arms wide to protect possession
• If D-PV fronts the pivot, WL holds the ball one beat longer and looks for CB cutting from behind

Common Mistakes

• PV cuts too early before WL has engaged the defense, giving D-PV time to recover
• Entry pass is thrown too high or too soft, allowing the defender to step into the passing lane
• WL drifts sideways instead of attacking the goal line, failing to pull D-WL out of position
• CB stands still after the initial pass instead of repositioning as a secondary option
• PV receives the ball with one hand instead of two, leading to fumbles under contact