Football Scouting Book

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SCOUT BOOK


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Scout BookBELTON TIGER FOTBALL

CHECK LIST FOR ALL FOOTBALL SCOUTS

I. GETTING READY TO SCOUT A. Create pre-game folder (Texas Football, Online newspaper, Press clips, etc.)________B. Review any film on Hudl (trade tapes; last year’ s game)________________________C. Review l ast year’s reports________________________ ________________________

II. CHECK SCOUTING KIT CONTENTS A. Transportation/Tax Exempt Form_________________________________________B. District Pass/THSCA Pass_______________________________________________C. Scout Book__________________________________________________________D. Pens and pencils______________________________________________________E. Scratch pads and blank cards_____________________________________________F. Stop watch (if used)___________________________________________________G. Binoculars (optional)__________________________________________________

III. PREGAME ACTIVITIES A. Make friends by visiting where possible an plausible_________________________B. Get official program____________________________________________________C. Check press seat_______________________________________________________D. Get cadence (snap count)_______________________________________________E. Get pre-game information for Scout Book___________________________________

IV. DURING THE GAME A. Watch game and get feel for the game _____________________________________B. Complete Scout Book__________________________________________________C. Make notes of any information you see as useful_____________________________D. Get copies of all available statistics________________________________________

V. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE GAME A. Write up notes – complete Scout Book_____________________________________

1. If NOT final game to be scouted – keep Scout Book B. Turn meal receipts in to Harmony Bramlett____________________________________

IF LAST GAME TO BE SCOUTED

C. Prepare report for staff_________________________________________________

VI. SATURDAY PREP DAY A. By 8 am, give all Scout Book originals to Coach Houston ________________B. By 8 am, make 4 copies of the final Scout Book report to:________________

1. Meet with Coach Shaffer regarding opponent offense______________2. Meet with Coach Skidmore regarding opponent defense ___________3. Meet with Coach Morgan regarding special teams ________________4. Meet with Coach Shipley regarding final report___________________

C. Make any necessary adjustments to Scout Book ________________________D. Make 20 copies of final Scout Book & give to Coach Houston_____________


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TIGER SCOUTING REPORT

BE SURE THE INFORMATION IN THIS REPORT IS ACCUREATE AND TRUE.

IF YOU DID NOT SEE IT, DON’T PUT IT DOWN. DO NOT GUESS.

TEAM SCOUTED: _________________________vs.____________________________

DATE: ___________________________ SCORE: ______________________________

RECORD TO DATE: WON: ___________ LOST: ____________ TIED: ___________

TEAMS PLAYED: 1. _____________________________________

2. _____________________________________

3. _____________________________________

4. _____________________________________

5. _____________________________________

5. _____________________________________

6. _____________________________________

7. _____________________________________

8. _____________________________________

9. _____________________________________10. ____________________________________

11. ____________________________________

12. ____________________________________

13. ____________________________________

14. ____________________________________

FIELD CONDITION: _________________________ TEMPERATURE: _______ WIND: _______

COLOR OF JERSEYS: __________________________

SCOUTED BY: ________________________________


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PRE-GAME WARM-UP

SNAP SIGNAL: _____________________________________(Rhythm or Non-rhythm)(Circle one)

Should we move on the ball or the man? (Does the snap beat the line?)

PUNTERS:

NAME AND NUMBER DISTANCE FOOT SPEED # OF STEPS

1. __________________________(40-50-60) (right-left) (slow-med-fast) (1-2-3-4)

2. __________________________(40-50-60) (right-left) (slow-med-fast) (1-2-3-4)

EXTRA POINT:

NAME AND NUMBER ACCURACY HEIGHT SPEED

1. _________________________(poor-good-very good) (low-med-high) (slow-med-fast)

2. _________________________(poor-good-very good) (low-med-high) (slow-med-fast)

KICK-OFF:

NAME AND NUMBER DISTANCE HEIGHT DIRECTION

1. ___________________________(0-10-20-30) (low-med-high) (right-left-middle)

2. ___________________________(0-10-20-30) (low-med-high) (right-left-middle)

PASSERS:

NAME AND NUMBER TYPE ABILITY OTHER POSITION

1. _________________________(hard-med-soft) (poor-fair-good) ______________________

2. _________________________(hard-med-soft) (poor-fair-good) ______________________

COMMENTS: (After talking to other scouts)


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OPPONENT OFFENSE DEPTH CHART

STARTERS BACKUPPos # Name Pos # NameQB QB

RB RB

X X

A A

B B

Z Z

LT LT

LG LG

C C

RG RG

RT RT

TE TE

H H

FB FB


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Special Teams Scout Checklist

1. GET PERSONNEL NUMBERS for ALL SPECIAL TEAMS

2. Are the return Men Dangerous? What Numbers?

3. Are they well prepared in their Special Teams?

4. Are they organized?

5. Do they hustle on and off the field and get set? Can we hurry them into a mistake?

6.

Do they Pressure Kicks?

7. Anything seen that was unusual or tricky? (Gate, Fakes, etc). Please Draw or Describe.


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Punt Personnel

1. How athletic is their punter? Is he a fake threat?

2. How athletic is their personal protector? Is he a fake threat?

Punt Team


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KOR

Punt Return PAT / FG

Opponent Special Teams Personnel (Get #’s)

5

KO

4 0

3 5

3 0

4

3

2

1

G


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SCOUTING THE OPPONENT

Defensive Signaling1. How is the defense signaled from the sideline to the field?

2. Who signals? 1 coach signals all // 2 coaches (1 front; 1 coverage)

3. How is the signaler connected to the DC? Head set // next to him // is the DC

4. How lengthy are the signals in general?

5. How soon after one play ends are the signals sent in?

6. Do they wait for the offense to signal the play or send in the play before signaling the defense?Yes // No

7. Do they have a coach assigned to look for offensive signals? Yes // No If yes, explain:

8. What is their procedure versus no-huddle? (signals, subs, etc.)

Defensive Substitutions1. How much do they generally sub during the course of a series & course of the game? Who? Dothey seem to have a set rotation?

2. Do they try to match- up with the offense’s per sonnel? (i.e. base defense vs. base offense, nickeldefense vs. 4 wide, etc.) Yes // No If yes, explain:

3. Do they try to personnel specific situations? (i.e. short yardage, red zone, 3rd

& long, etc.)

4. How much do they sub on punt situations (or field goal)? Immediately or after the offense hassubbed?


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Offensive Signaling1. How is the play sent from the sideline to the field?

2. If signals, Who? 1 coach signals all // 2 coaches (1 skill; 1 OL)

3. How is the signaler connected to the OC? Head set // next to him // is the DC

4. How lengthy are the signals in general?

5. How soon after one play ends is the next play sent in?

6. Do they have a coach assigned to look for defensive signals? Yes // No If yes, explain:

7. Describe their overall tempo? (play calls, signals, subs, various speeds, etc.)

Offensive Substitutions1. How much do they generally sub during the course of a series & course of the game? Who? Do

they seem to have a set rotation?

2. Do they try to match-up with the o pponent’s personnel? (i.e. attack certain defenders,formation/motion to get matchups) Yes // No If yes, explain:

3. Do they try to personnel specific situations? (i.e. short yardage, red zone, 3 rd & long, etc.)

4. How much do they sub on special teams situations (punt/field goal)? Procedure?


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Team Intensity and Emotion1. On a scale of 1 to 10, how much emotion/intensity would you say they play with in general?

(lowest) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (highest)

2. How does their emotion and/or level of play change when they fall behind? Get ahead?

3. Does anyone stand out as the “emotional leader” of the team? If so, who?

4. Do they have a “hothead”? If so, who? Explain:

5. What “cheap” things, if any, have you seen them do? (i.e. talk trash, late hits, etc.) Explain:(who, how much, etc.)

Injuries1. Was there any player on the sideline (street clothes or otherwise) who appeared to be injured?

Number? Explain

2. Was a player injured during the game? Who? What type of injury? Did he return to the game?Elaborate as much as possible.

Personnel1. How many players play both ways? Who?

2. Is one of their defensive players also an offensive standout or a significant contributor onoffense? Vice-versa?

3. Did the players on the field appear confused about certain responsibilities during the game? (i.e.alignment, blown coverage, motion, etc.) Explain:

4. Did any player seem to always be getting “yelled at” by a coach? Who? Explain:


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TEAM: FAVORITE FORMATIONS

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