# More Non-Trivial Scouting Cues *I share more non-trivial scouting cues: on set-pieces, why reputation matters for strikers, and young players who feature in dysfunctional teams.* > For the full version with images, embedded tweets, and visual breakdowns, [visit BallerzBantz](https://www.ballerzbantz.com/p/more-non-trivial-scouting-cues). *I am aggregating fundamental team & individual scouting principles I've acquired over the past couple years. This is the second piece of the series.* ## 5. Set-pieces — especially corners — are magic lenses. Set-pieces are one of the simplest and most reliable way to palm-read a team and the profiles they possess. During corners, almost all the outfielders are in the box, the strongest headers of the ball match up, a player with a good long shot is at the edge of box, and the team's best recoverer is often the last-man. ### Scouting Inferences We can make reasonable inferences about relative abilities of the profiles in the squad by which roles they are assigned: - Players who take the set-pieces are typically the strongest ball-strikers in the side. - Players who can read the flight of the ball and attack it well at one club will likely replicate that in another setup. - Players who hustle well, concentrate, and are trusted to mark threatening opponents in these moments will likely replicate that at yours. - Players who can string counters and spring 40-50 meter dashes after defending a set-piece can replicate that at yours. *(Visit the full article for additional cues on reputation, dysfunctional teams, and more.)* --- ## Related - [[Non-Trivial Scouting Cues]] - [[BB-wiki-1/Sports/Analysis/Liverpool Corners]] - [[Focusing on Strengths]]