Futsal · Finishing · Passing & receiving

Pivot hold-up play

The pivot receives with their back to goal, holds off a defender and lays off for a shot.

FPDGK
Start / 4
Time
12 min
Players
4–10
Age
U12+
Area
Half court
Equipment
6 futsal balls1 goal

Setup

  1. A pivot on the edge of the area with a defender behind, two feeders at halfway, a keeper.

How it runs

  1. Feeder plays into the pivot's feet.
  2. Pivot holds the defender off with the body and lays the ball back for the feeder's shot.
  3. Rotate after 6 balls.

Coaching points

  • Pivot: arms out, low centre, ball on the far foot from the defender.
  • Lay-off first time into the runner's path.
  • Feeder: pass, then run to shoot.

Common mistakes

  • Pivot turning into the defender.
  • Lay-off played too hard.

Say it: “Hold, lay, shoot.”

Make it harder

  • Pivot can turn and shoot.
  • Defender fully active.

Make it easier

  • No defender.
  • Pivot takes two touches.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.