Read the game. Make the decision.

Play away from pressure — find the free teammate.

When one side is crowded, switch to the free side.

If the space in front is free, drive. Don't force a pass into traffic.

Support away from the defender — give an open angle, not a straight line.

If the first pass is covered, hold a beat — then play the free player.

When the line between defenders opens, weight the through ball — don't settle for the safe recycle.

When the inside is clogged, loft the switch into the winger's run — don't force central.

From the byline, cut the ball back to the arriving runner — don't smash across the face into traffic.

From a tight angle, square across the face — don't force a low-percentage shot.

In a 2v1, delay — hold the channel between both attackers. Don't dive at the first man.

In a 2v2, don't ball-watch - anticipate the delayed runner and protect the through lane.

When baited, hold your line — pressing the first receiver opens the second pass behind you.