Its as simple as following a trend. In my opinion, there are 2 types of traders, trend traders and range traders. I prefer to fade range trading because it is very easy to get chopped up. The first step to being a trend trader is to first Identify a trend. I do this by using the Keltner channel. It lets me know two things:
Market has pushed with enough emphasis that the move could have continuation.
The Keltner channel objectively identifies the trend for me. This way I do not have to rely on my own discretion.
Secondly, I patiently wait for a pullback
Lastly, I look for an entry on a "breakout bar" or an inside bar and I place a stop order entry just above this.
Its as simple as that. There is no more magic to this formula. There are many other ways to enter a trade on the pullback. For instance you could place a limit order at the previous bars EMA value (EMA with an offset of 1). I have linked a my complete editor's pick Keltner channel strategy to this article. If you want even more in depth detail on this strategy check out my website in my profile.