Look Before You Get It

Keepers who look calm on the ball have already looked up before it reaches them, so they know their pass before they touch it.

On the pitch

When: While the ball is travelling to you. Nobody can tackle you yet, so use that time.
What for: Three things. Where is the pressure coming from? Who is free? Where is the space?
How: A quick glance over each shoulder and across the pitch. Half a second. Then eyes back on the ball.
Have a plan B: Pick your pass and a back-up. If the first one closes, you are not starting from nothing.
Talk: Your team-mates can be your eyes too. Ask for "time" or "man on", and give it back to them.

Common mistakes

Practise it with Back-Pass Escape, Keeper Rondo.