How Many Teams Are Going To Track Defenses To Stump Opposition

[orangemoore]

As long as we have the man power*, our defense choices will be made based on the data we collect from on field performance and pit scouting.

*This is the only thing that makes it hard.

[dmelcer9]

This is definitely something our team is doing, both with match and pit scouting.

[Jarren Harkema]

This is a critical part of our scouting and match strategy. When selecting defenses, think about the position each team is playing in, as well as which defenses are easy for them to cross. Defense selection is only one part of the puzzle, strategic placement of them will also play a big role. Placing large defenses that block a teams view of the tower, or placing difficult defenses next to the low bar to create more congestion may be effective strategies.

[GKrotkov]

This is definitely doable, and one of the most important reasons to scout this year. I encourage everyone to scout for this.

If you don't have a system, there are plenty around Chief Delphi (here's Dawgma's: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/3225).

If you don't have the people, try pit scouting. It's less reliable data, but it beats nothing and you can do it while the rest of the team is setting up. Or even better, try a two-person match scouting system that tracks minimal data so two people can manage the load.