Scouting Opponents in Your Lobby

In a tournament lobby you will face the same teams repeatedly. Players who keep notes quickly gain an edge over those who treat each match as new.

Build a simple scouting sheet

For each team, record:

• Landing spots and how often they contest popular areas.
• Style: aggressive early, passive and rotating late, or vehicle-heavy.
• Strengths: a strong sniper, a good IGL, a smoke-heavy endgame.
• Mistakes: do they rotate late? Panic in the final circle?

Use it before the match

1. Avoid unnecessary fights. If a strong aggressive team lands near your spot, consider shifting your drop slightly.
2. Plan the first circle. Knowing where other squads are likely to be tells you where to avoid.
3. Prepare counters. Passive teams can be pressured late. Aggressive teams can be baited into a trap.

Scout during the match

Use your scout role to note vehicles, shots and knocks. Announce what you see: "two squads near the school." Update the sheet after each game.

Keep it light

Do not overdo the notes. Two or three useful lines per team are enough. After a few days, you will know your lobby's habits, and you can make smarter drops, safer rotations and better endgame positions than teams that arrive unprepared.