It's a multi-sensory experience. Use them all. When your line of sight is limited, pay more attention to the feel, especially as you are learning. Slow down for the awkward spots to think more consciously about the blade and what you can't see so well. Over time, that feel will become more natural, and less conscious, and thus quicker. Even when you can see, your sense of how it feels is a great asset and will grow keener and more natural with time and practice.

- Dale