Build-Up Through the Pivot — Find the Third Player

Use three build-up players, one pivot and two target players against two or three defenders in a 30x20m area. The sequence scores when the pivot connects first or second touch to a third player beyond the pressure.

Pivot scans before showing | Pass into the pivot with the correct foot | Third player moves as the ball travels | Support underneath protects against transition | Do not force the pivot if the lane is closed

• Add another defender and allow defenders to counter through the starting line.

• Use passive central pressure and allow the pivot two touches.