Pivot Entry from Wing
CB activates play from the top of the arc with a quick pass to the wing, drawing the defense before feeding the pivot for a close-range finish. Trains timing, pivot positioning, and the read-and-react entry pass.
12 min
5-10 players
Intermediate0.00s / 3.00s
Instructions
- 1CB initiates play from top of arc
- 2Quick pass to WL to activate wing attack
- 3WL dribbles creating pressure, moves toward goal line
- 4PV reads the play and cuts sharply into space
- 5PV maintains pivot position while receiving entry pass
- 6PV shoots immediately or passes to open teammate
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