Double pivot

How it is used

The pair may share defensive and passing duties; both need not perform identical roles.

Example sentences

1. The double pivot gave our centre-backs two short passing options.

   The structure provides two nearby receivers during early possession.

2. One player in the double pivot advanced while the other protected the centre.

   The pair can balance each other through different movements.

Common collocations

• use a double pivot
• play in a double pivot
• double-pivot midfield

Related terms

• defensive midfielderA midfielder who plays just in front of the defence, breaks up the opponents' attacks and keeps the ball moving with simple passes.
• formationThe way a team arranges its outfield players on the pitch, written as numbers from defence to attack, such as 4-4-2 or 4-3-3.

More terms: Formations & Tactics

• line-up
• counter-attack
• possession
• pressing
• high line
• marking
• offside trap
• park the bus
• mid-block
• half-space
• rest defence
• cover shadow