Start with your reliable pattern
Choose the pattern you trust when the score is tight. It might be a heavy cross-court ball, a deep return, or a clear first target. A plan is easier to use when it starts from something you already do well.
Add one question about the opponent
Notice how the opponent creates pressure. Do they rush short balls, prefer one direction, or give you time when you change height? Use that observation to choose one adjustment, not a new plan for every point.
Keep the words short
Write the plan as two or three reminders you can repeat between points. A short plan leaves room to see the ball and respond when the match does not follow your first idea.
Cole can help you think through a match plan, but it should ask about your playing style, the opponent, and the purpose of the session before suggesting a strategy.