BETWEEN TOUCHES.

The best decisions are usually made before the final action.

THE SITUATION.

You're driving at the back line.

The defender is moving.

The space is changing.

The final pass is coming.

THE DETAIL.

Every touch creates a moment where the ball is traveling.

You can't touch it again yet.

That time is free information.

THE ACTION.

Scan between the touches.

One thing per scan.

A runner.

A defender.

A passing lane.

The back line.

Build the picture as you drive.

THE BIG TOUCH.

The most important scan often comes after the touch that beats the final defender.

As the ball travels, look up.

Gather information before the next action.

IN WIDE AREAS.

When you enter the box, look across goal first.

It's usually the most dangerous option.

And when you scan across goal, you naturally see everything else in the picture too.

THE RULE.

Use the time the ball is traveling to scan.