These are just some general things... for beginners! Make your plan but if circumstances change, formulate another quick! Don't continue, for example, building a pawn formation if the enemy is moving his pieces to attack your king. Don't panic! ...
A fairly common tactic, probably other articles on it, but even so... You put your pawns so they are supporting each other, as shown in the diagram. The opponent can only go on black squares, so make sure you have them well covered, otherwise a...
