P.A.C.E.

Preparation, Anticipation, Communication, Execution

PREPARATION

    Long Term:  train for the specific skills required for success

    Immediate:  get to the right spot mentally and physically

        Mentally:  set goals, compare results to goals, modify actions to get results closer to goals

        Physically:  beat the ball to spots, balance forward, control your momentum through the ball

ANTICIPATION

    Long Term:  learn to think like the other team, see what they see open, and to practice making

                      key decisions often so they become part of your reflexes

    Immediate:  evaluate opponent's/your options and surroundings, and commit
        Physical Options:  read the opponent's body position, ball position, blockers, etc.
        Surroundings:  move to the best spot based on their your read, and assume the ready position 

        Commit:  Use reflexes to counter the opposition’s best option, and the ability to take away the opposition’s second best option; remember that skin grows back but points don't

COMMUNICATION

    Long Term:  talk automatically, reflexively, and effectively

    Immediate: use the best options in your team's communication system each play

        Self-Ready Comments:  ready, read, and commit/go

        Team Communication:  sound bytes with team meanings for synergy (so that the team as a
                                           whole is greater than the sum of its parts), team-defined

EXECUTION

    Long Term:  develop mental focus thru repetitive practice of reflex/action/reaction-based drills

    Immediate:  set goals, make a complete effort, and evaluate for your next action

        Set Goals:  know what you want to have happen

        Complete Effort:  commit mentally and physically to making it happen, finish the play right

        Evaluate:  what went right, what 1 change would make my next result closer to my goal?

START OVER, BECAUSE THE NEXT PLAY ALREADY HAS TOO!!!