Use the rook to cut off the enemy king’s escape squares
Keep your king close to help restrict the enemy king
Drive the enemy king to the edge of the board
Drive the enemy king to a corner
Place your rook on the same rank or file as the enemy king to limit movement
Move your king closer until it supports the mating net
Put the rook one square away from the enemy king on the edge
Make sure your king protects the rook from capture
Deliver mate by placing the rook on the final rank or file with the enemy king boxed in by your king
Ensure the enemy king has no legal moves and cannot capture the rook