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Dropping the Pivot to Play Out (Salida)

Play out with a dropping pivot. Drop the holding midfielder between the centre-backs to make a spare man, feed him, receive on the half-turn, and progress past the press.

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Duration
12 min
Total drill time
Players
5
Recommended
Pitch
52 × 40 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U13-U14
Any format

Setup & instructions

Against a pressing forward, the holding midfielder drops between the centre-backs to form a back three. The keeper or a centre-back feeds the dropped pivot, who receives on the half-turn and progresses the ball. Emphasise the timing of the drop, an open body to receive, and playing forward past the press. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 2 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Time the drop to make the spare man
  • Feed the free player the presser cannot reach
  • Receive on the half-turn, open the body
  • Face the game and progress past the first line
  • Keep the spacing wide so the press is stretched

Common mistakes

  • Dropping too late, after the press has set
  • Feeding a marked player instead of the free man
  • Receiving square, unable to play forward
  • Spacing too narrow, easy for the press to cover

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Add a second presser to test the overload
  • Progress into a finish beyond midfield
  • Live from a small-sided game

Regressions

  • Presser at a set pace to groove the pattern
  • Walk the drop and the feed first
  • Bigger area for more time
Equipment
Cones×1
Audience
U13-U14

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