Introduction
A step by step explanation of how players can plan small sequences of actions by forecasting short term outcomes rather than reacting to immediate conditions.
Key Points
- Teaches how to anticipate near future outcomes.
- Explains short horizon forecasting cycles.
- Covers how to prepare simple two step decision plans.
- Helps players reduce reactive behaviour.
- Supports gradual development toward long form strategic planning.
Details
Short horizon forecasting helps players anticipate near future conditions instead of reacting only to what is currently visible. This type of planning uses limited prediction not speculation to create small action sequences.
Forecasting begins by identifying likely environmental changes, such as shifts in visibility, teammate repositioning, or changes in open lanes. These predictions remain short term and avoid complex multi step assumptions.
Players can create simple two step plans such as: assess visibility, then adjust posture, or evaluate movement lane, then prepare a transition.
The goal is not to predict distant outcomes but to remain a step ahead of immediate surroundings. This reduces reaction based decisions and builds deliberate decision sequences.
Practicing short horizon forecasting helps players progress toward more sophisticated strategic thinking introduced later in the category.