I agree with charley. I however don't work over the antlers when I rattle but rather tinkle and grind them. I also add thumping at the end of the sequence to symbolize a deer fleeing. I believe adding realism is a good idea, rake the trees and ground to simulate a buck stating his dominance. The biggest key is Location. Pick spots that are safe to the bucks to allow them to come out, rattling a field edge is mostly counter productive. I usually try rattling close to the bedding areas or in other deep transition areas(ie meadows, swamps, funnels, bottlenecks, fencelines, etc). Don't over call and like mentioned don't keep going to the same spot to rattle day after day, IME/O your best chance is your first attempt. While I have rattled deer out in the same area as previous days, I always change my position enough to not allow them to pattern me. I also use scent(upwind) to help mask my scent on the circling bucks, but try and pick spots that either will not allow the deer to get around me or I have windows to pick them off trying to sneak around me. I think scouting and knowing where they'll be is a big benefit for choosing your spot for rattling. I also only rattle the hours of 10-3, b/c I am deep and close to there bed. Be ready, I always range and pick my lanes before I start rattling. As soon as I am done rattling I grab my weapon and am ready to shoot at any given time. Often I am on the edge when hunting deep transition areas but when I rattle I am way over the edge. Many a squirrel has almost caused heart failure but one must be attentive, alert and prepared. Some come in like freight trains while other sneak in like a ghost and offer little to know warning of there pressence. Patience, persistence and practice are keys to hunting...rattling is no different.

Best of luck, the first one you rattle out will leave you higher than a kite(it is quite a rush and can be a great technique).