Pivot & Pass

Skill drill

Teach pivoting to protect the ball and find a passing lane.

6 min groups of 3–4 Half court · dual
FootworkPassingU8U10U12
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Setup

Groups of 3–4 around a small circle, one defender lightly pressures the ball.

Steps

  1. 1Player with the ball uses a jump stop, then pivots to protect it from the defender.
  2. 2Find an open teammate and make a chest or bounce pass.
  3. 3Passer becomes the new defender; keep it moving.
  4. 4Rotate so everyone pivots, passes and defends.

Coaching points

  • Keep your pivot foot planted — don't travel.
  • 'Rip' the ball through, keep it away from the defender.
  • Pass to the hand away from the defender.

Why kids love it

Light defence makes it a mini-game — kids love the 1-on-1 element while secretly learning footwork rules.

Variations

Easier

No defender — just call out 'pivot!' and 'pass!' as a coach.