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For Picture This, communicate with your partner strategies and clues on how to figure out the word. For Anatomy, the event is very much knowledge-based/heavy and the only option is to study especially since you do not have a lot of reference sheets to help you. You shouldn't partake in any events that don't interest you and you should NEVER believe that you have learned all there is. There will always be something out there you do not know and until you can ace every question on a test at a competition, you shouldn't stop. I realized my own mistake last year and I regret not studying as hard when I had the chance.

Also later on in the year, (for study events) find some tests for yourself to do at home in the test exchange, or ask your coach for some. Most study events (including anatomy) have a ton of tests from previous tournaments that you could challenge yourself with. I use this to get myself used to the challenge and curriculum presented in the competition. I found that this works very well.

I know how it feels like to be a noob (I was one last year) when you are surrounded by these guys who go to nationals every time and do really good in their events (But, also, I placed first at nationals in Anatomy, the first gold medal for my school in 10 years). First, you have to have a passion for your events, and really enjoy either studying for them or building your machine. Second of all, for study events, take handwritten notes (not computer ones) because you get distracted if you are on the computer every time to study. Only use the Internet for really obscure things or things that aren't in your written resources. You should also have a textbook for your event if you have access to one. Third of all, do "self-check" quizzes or tests for your event. For Anatomy, I would suggest using Mc-Graw Hill for quizzes and tests. Finally, use the 50-10 method. In an hour, study really hard for 50 minutes and take a break for the last 10 minutes. This is more efficient than just studying for 2 hours straight. Hope this helps! Just PM me if you have any questions or comments.