How do you develop the intuition to know what to do in physics problems?
I'm trying to understand how people develop a deep conceptual understanding of physics, where they can recognize which principle to use just by looking at the question, even when the textbook doesn't explicitly tell you to use that logic in a specific topic.
I want to know how some people can look at a numerical and immediately recognize a hidden concept or subtle twist that isn't obvious at first glance. How they seem to pick up on patterns and connections that can be overlooked commonly. I know every problem seems to teach something slightly different, I've been told that this kind of intuition comes mainly from practice and practice has definitely helped me recognize and solve different types of numericals. But whenever I face an unfamiliar question, I still struggle to figure out what approach to take or what hidden idea I'm supposed to notice. That's what I'm trying to understand.
Are there specific problem-solving strategies or ways of practicing that help develop this intuition?
Basically, how do you go from knowing the laws to developing the "common sense" to know when, why and how to apply them? (Sorry for the stupid question and the rant)