Scouting & Draft Playbook

How strategy ties into data.

Scouting inputs

• TBA/Statbotics, objective/subjective scouting, pit notes.

Match strategy template

• Roles, auto plans, defense/offense toggles, contingency.

Draft prep

• Ranking model, pick lists, do-not-pick, synergy notes.

Post-event review

• What worked, what broke, what to change next event.

Instructions (numbered)

1. Define data sources: TBA/Statbotics + objective/subjective scouting + pit notes.
2. Build match strategy template (roles, auto, defense/offense, contingencies).
3. Draft prep: set ranking model, build pick lists, DNP list, synergy notes.
4. Run post-event review: what worked/broke; adjust model and lists.

Best practices

• Normalize data before ranking; cross-check subjective vs objective.
• Keep a “safe” strategy when data uncertain; communicate clearly to drive team.
• Update pick lists continuously during events.

Common mistakes

• Overfitting to small samples; ignoring reliability and fouls.
• DNP without clear rationale; missing synergy considerations.

Checklist

• Data sources defined and collected
• Match strategy template filled per match
• Ranking model and pick/DNP lists ready
• Post-event review logged; model updated

Recommended tools

• TBA/Statbotics, spreadsheet or scouting app, visualization of trends.

Sample log (template)

• Event:
• Data highlights:
• Pick/DNP rationale:
• Strategy adjustments:

Photos/diagrams

• [Placeholder: sample match strategy sheet and pick list snapshot]