Scouting only half the field

[erk1119]

Definitely work with another team for scouting. Since you're new to this, you can learn a lot from them, and I have no doubt many teams would appreciate three more scouters. Whether your main goal is to understand how to scout better or to get quality information, with a limited number of students, working with another team would fulfill the goal.

If you just want to get started on the experience of scouting, can't work with another team, and don't expect to pick, then scouting either side of the field wouldn't be a bad idea. You would see every team at least once, but it might not be representative. It won't give you the most information, of course, but won't require as many scouters either.