My tactic is to do some (3-10) tactics a day, no matter which they are. Discovered check, unsound sacrifice, back rank mate... I try to make all tactics here and then maybe some on Chess Tempo.
For me, the problem/main difference between tactics and real game is, that in real game you don't know if you can win something or not, at tactics you almost every time win something! :)
Yes right now I do the three free daily tactical puzzles here on Chess.com, and I do some, maybe average of ten, on Chesstempo.com daily too. I also got my tactical theme puzzle book out last night and will begin to use that to focus on specific tactical themes, one every week. Possibly I might ask for a paid membership here at Chess.com for Christmas, then I can focus on doing more with the tactical trainer on Chess.com daily.
My tactic is to do some (3-10) tactics a day, no matter which they are. Discovered check, unsound sacrifice, back rank mate... I try to make all tactics here and then maybe some on Chess Tempo.
For me, the problem/main difference between tactics and real game is, that in real game you don't know if you can win something or not, at tactics you almost every time win something! :)
Keep in mind though, when you are playing a game and see the progression of the pieces, you normally know if you should be looking for a mate, or winning an exchange, or even perhaps if you should take a hanging piece. Also when doing tactics puzzles, it is a matter of simply making a few moves to defend. Those types of puzzles can trow you off, if you have the mentality that, you are always going to win a better offensive position or gain something in terms of material...
What is the best way to study tactics? Should I focus on a few a day, or work on as many as I have time for? Must they be theme orientated like just forks or discovered checks or random? What have you guys found more effective for you?