In hole, hand timer to another ro, check mags to be sure fully loaded or seat 1 more in big stick if round count calls for it, put on liquid grip and use sweat rag to dry face and forehead ( FL in the summer). On deck , as shooter moves forward step into shooting position and walk plan one more time. at make ready, draw gun, turn on dot while taking sight picture, load Barney round, cant pistol while engaging safety ( as an ro I like the ro to see me do it, sometimes hard to see especially if it's not ambi safety), load big stick if needed, assume start position and wait for buzzer