I would say that you need to keep it fun too and not overload yourself. A couple of things I do: 1. Focus on specific positions, strategies or sequences for 80% of my rounds and open drilling. Add new things in to this that make sense for the sequence/techniques/positions that you're working on for 4/5 rounds, and try not to go too crazy on trying loads of different techniques when in this phase. 2. For 20% of rounds, I just have fun. I try new things and experiment with techniques, which keeps it fresh and fun! This split and focus changes depending on the context too, so sometimes I'll do a 60/40 and if I'm training for a competition, 80% of my rounds are focused on my A-game and what I'm good at, without trying new things. Remember that generally a lot of our actual learning is done on reflection, so try to think about or discuss with your partner/a coach what you've done and how it worked out/didn't work out. If it helps to take notes or visualise it in some way (drawing, graphics, mind maps etc) do that as well! Hope this info helps :)