[EricH]

Scouting is mainly an "at the event"/"during the season" activity. Without knowing the game, we can't know what we're looking for, can we? The main thing people do is develop new systems.

If you want practice, develop a sheet for last year's game, then watch match videos and scout the teams in them. (If they're official webcasts, don't expect to get full info.) Repeat as necessary. When the new season comes, repeat for the new game.