Scouting and Game Planning

Definition

Scouting is the structured study of an opponent to produce a focused, executable game plan — not a data dump.

Why it matters

Players can't execute a 12-page scout. They can execute three rules and a starter call.

Examples

• Top action coverage + counters.
• Personnel pillars: who scores, how, and where to make them work.
• First-four-minute script of calls.

Practical application

• Cap scouts at two pages or one video.
• Always include a 'what we do, not what they do' section.

Common mistakes

• Game-planning around opponent strengths only — players forget their own identity.