The Breakout & Pullback Strategy Curriculum
A detailed breakdown of the 8-week technical syllabus, diagnostic chart drills, and weekly execution routines taught at our Tamworth studio.
Weeks 1 – 2: Market Structure & Volatility Contraction
Module OneEstablishing clean chart architecture without lagging indicator distraction. Learning how volatility contracts inside horizontal ranges, flags, and multi-week bases.
1.1 Higher-Timeframe Baselines
Weekly and daily horizontal swing level mapping on ASX and global assets.
1.2 Volatility Contraction (VCP)
Measuring declining Average True Range (ATR) across progressive consolidations.
1.3 Liquidity Pool Recognition
Identifying resting stop orders above equal highs and below equal lows.
Weeks 3 – 4: The 5-Point Breakout Verification Engine
Module TwoDrilling the mechanical criteria that separate genuine institutional range expansions from deceptive liquidity sweeps and bull/bear traps.
2.1 Expansion Candle Anatomy
Wide-spread body requirements and closing in the extreme 20% of the candle range.
2.2 Volume Surge Confirmation
Verifying 150%+ volume surges relative to the 20-period volume moving average.
2.3 False Breakout Diagnostics
Identifying upper-wick rejections and instant re-entries that signal institutional distribution.
Weeks 5 – 6: Precision Pullback & Retest Geometry
Module ThreeTransitioning from aggressive breakout buying to disciplined retest entries. Finding high-confluence anchor zones with superior risk-reward profiles.
3.1 Polarity Principle
Trading previous resistance turned new support and previous support turned resistance.
3.2 Volume Drying Signals
Confirming diminishing volume during the retracement phase to confirm lack of selling pressure.
3.3 Microstructure Triggers
Using lower-timeframe bullish engulfing or hammer candles to trigger optimal entry fills.
Weeks 7 – 8: Risk Management, Position Sizing & Journal Audits
Module FourImplementing mathematical risk constraints, structural stop placement, and individual one-on-one trade log audits with Liam Walker.
4.1 Structural Invalidation Stops
Placing stop-losses strictly behind swing pivot points rather than arbitrary round numbers.
4.2 Dynamic Scale-Out Rules
Locking in partial gains at 2R measured move while trailing the remainder behind pivots.
4.3 Private Forensic Log Audit
Individual 60-minute review session analyzing student simulated executions and journal accuracy.
The Weekly Student Routine
Tuesday Live Workshop (90 Mins)
Interactive lecture presenting new technical modules, chart case studies, and live question & answer analysis on current market setups.
Thursday Live Chart Clinic (60 Mins)
Practical chart markup session reviewing student trade submissions, identifying missed breakout triggers, and auditing stop placement.
Weekend Market Prep (Self-Paced)
Weekly watchlist homework mapping horizontal support/resistance zones and volatility contractions ahead of the upcoming market open.
Ready to Master Breakout & Pullback Execution?
Join our next 8-week mentoring residency cohort or request a private 1-on-1 chart diagnostics session at our Tamworth studio.