Asymmetric Double Pivot — Ball-Side 6 Drops, Far 6 Stays High
A double-pivot exercise that removes the habit of both midfielders dropping toward the ball. The ball-side pivot lowers to support while the far pivot remains higher and becomes the next progression option.
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Organization
Use a 36x30m positional area with two centre-backs, two pivots, two wide outlets and target players against four pressers. On each side of circulation, only the ball-side pivot may drop into the lower support band.
Coaching Points
Pivots occupy different heights | Far pivot stays visible beyond pressure | Ball-side pivot supports at an angle, not directly behind the ball | Switch roles as the ball changes side | Centre-backs recognise when to bypass the near pivot
Progressions
- Allow one defender to man-mark the far pivot.
Regressions
- Use three pressers and widen the lower support band.
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