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Unread 08-03-2016, 14:01
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Re: Scouting Better

First, I feel like I should summon someone from Skunkworks because they have a scouting app that is very popular in the PNW, and might be worth looking into - it seems like the best answer to your question. ARISE!

when I was scout lead, we used paper, because despite being more cumbersome, it's not subject to needing internet or power or whatever. So even though you don't like it, it's worth at least consideration... But if youre looking for a way to have the most vital information available to you at all times, here's my suggestion (and what my co-lead and I did when I scouted):

get a bunch of flash cards - 1 for each team. Write each team's number on said flashcard. Watch every match. while watching that match, have out the 6 notecards (or maybe just the 3 for the blue alliance if watching the whole field is too overwhelming) for the teams that are currently competing. write down what you notice - if they like to try for the CDF but really aren't good at it, note that. if they have a fantastic shooter but really struggle with the defenses, note that. it's a fantastic way to have a general idea as to the strengths and weaknesses of teams without needing access to all the data that youre having the other scouts collect at all times.

this whole idea hinges on the idea that you'd actually want/are able to to sit and watch every match, of course. and that's not for everyone :v

hopefully that was actually helpful and not just me rambling on for a few paragraphs
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