The Ball Is Yours

 The ball is yours until proven otherwise. 

A lot of times when there's a loose ball there's confusion between teammates as to who's ball it is. The way to eliminate this is to have the "ball is mine mindset". Think as though every ball close to you is meant for you. If your teammate thinks it's his let him call for it and then you back off. This doesn't mean you run everywhere thinking the ball is mine. Get the balls that are near to you. 

Be willing to get stuff done 100%, be ready to sprint back during a counter attack saying "I have to get in front of him". For 50/50 balls go in like it's your ball only but if you see him having the upper hand before you guys reach the ball, back off a little to avoid injuries. It's easier for you to tone down the aggression/willingness (because of injury risk) rather than having to build it up. 

"Be Gerrardesque" go in for tackles like the ball is yours and yours only.

That's it