He used to receive head-down — no glance over the shoulder before the ball came, so the picture landed a beat late and the press could jump him.
A look each way as the ball travels, so the next move is decided before the first touch. Built into every rondo and receiving drill — the Rodri/Pedri study is for exactly this.
Being logged — the specifics land after the next coach review.
Sessions are logged here as they happen — date, academy and what was drilled — with photo and video added as the shoots come in.
Where the problem — or the improvement — shows up in matches and tournaments will be linked here, with clips and photos.
Clips and breakdowns worth studying for this part of his game — a mix his coaches have shared and hand-picks from good football channels. Watch, repeat, then take it to training.
A study guide for receiving under pressure and playing in midfield — watch, repeat, then take it to training.
Why the best players check their shoulders before the ball arrives — and how to build the habit.
One of his biggest jumps — he checks his shoulders far more now, and it shows in how early he plays.