A simple setup view for this drill.
Setup
Place markers like 12, 3, 6, and 9 on a clock around the child. The player lands in a jump stop, keeps one pivot foot still, and turns to face the called marker.
Steps
- Start with the ball held securely.
- Land in a small two-foot jump stop.
- Call a clock number such as 3 or 9.
- Keep one foot planted and pivot to face the marker.
- Protect the ball, pass, or reset.
Coaching points
- Freeze before pivoting.
- Keep the pivot foot quiet.
- Turn the shoulders with the hips.
- Protect the ball after the turn.
Common mistakes
- Sliding the pivot foot.
- Turning before the landing is balanced.
- Holding the ball away from the body.
- Calling positions too quickly.
Make it easier
Remove the jump stop and practise one slow pivot at a time.
Make it harder
Add a dribble before the stop, a pass after the pivot, or a defender who stays passive.
How to know it is working
The child can land, hold one pivot foot still, and turn to a called position without taking an extra step.
Safety
Use a dry surface and small turns. Stop if the child twists the knee or slips while pivoting.