1)If your making a zan, its name will be serious and its release phrase will be something logical. Be serious or don't try.
Example of a good one:
Name- Tsurugi
Phrase- Tobikomi, Tsurugi ((Dive, Tsurugi))
Example of a bad one:
Name- Homie
Phrase- Wazup Homie
2) Read the list of elements/families that aren't allowed.
3) Bankai is reserved for Captains alone, any others need a two page training of Bankai, either alone or with a partner. Remember, if its with someone else you have to be engaged with both that person and your zan manifestation.