F
Focus
One specific skill target
C
Challenge
Edge of ability, not comfort
F
Feedback
Real-time info on each rep
A
Adjust
Corrections based on feedback
1
Pre-Practice Planning
Complete this before you start. Takes 5 minutes.
One skill only. "Defense" is too vague. "First step quickness off the ball screen" is a target.
Just beyond comfortable — not so hard you can't get feedback, not so easy you cruise.
Based on what you already know needs work — what specific tweak are you trying?
minutes (10–90 min max — after that, it's not deliberate)
2
Post-Practice Reflection
Complete within 30 minutes of finishing. While it's fresh.
How locked in were you? No phone, no coasting, no cruise control.
3
FCFA Check — Was This Deliberate Practice?
All four elements must be present. Missing one = regular practice.
Focus — I stayed on one specific skill target throughout the session
Challenge — I worked at the edge of my ability, not in the comfort zone
Feedback — I received clear, real-time information on each rep
Adjust — I actively made corrections based on that feedback during the session
0
/ 4 elements present
Check the boxes above after your session.
✓ Session Summary