--- product_id: 11001127 title: "Football Scouting Methods" price: "£9.92" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11001127-football-scouting-methods store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Football Scouting Methods **Price:** £9.92 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Football Scouting Methods - **How much does it cost?** £9.92 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11001127-football-scouting-methods) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 2011 reprint of the 1962 edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "Considered the bible of scouting techniques" according to the Los Angeles Times, Football Scouting Methods explains the basic scouting strategies and insights of author Steve Belichick. He was widely viewed as the ablest football scout of his time and coached at the U.S. Naval Academy for 33 years; his son is New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, a three-time Super Bowl winner. When Steve Belichick died in November 2005, the New York Times headline cited him as "Coach Who Wrote the Book on Scouting," and quoted Houston Texans General Manager Charley Casserly calling Football Scouting Methods "the best book on scouting he had ever read." Joe Bellino, Navy's Heisman Trophy winner in 1960, told the Times that Steve Belichick "was a genius. On Monday nights, he would give us his scouting reports, and even though we were playing powerhouses, I always felt we were prepared because he found a way for us to win." In recent years Football Scouting Methods has been one of the top ten most sought out-of-print books; used copies have been quite scarce. This reissue edition makes the original 1962 text available once again in exact facsimile. The book covers how to scout opponents, recognize defenses, analyze offenses, discover "tip-offs" that reveal the opponent's plays, compose a useful report, self-scout, and conduct postgame analysis. "Steve Belichick taught many younger men how to scout and how to watch film and how to prepare their teams for the next week's game," David Halberstam noted in the Washington Post, and his best student was his own son Bill Belichick, "one of whose greatest skills as a coach to this day remains his ability to analyze other teams, figuring out both their strengths and their vulnerabilities, and shrewdly deciding how to take away from them that which they most want to do." When CBS asked Bill Belichick to name his favorite book, he replied "Well, I've got to go with my dad's. Football Scouting Methods. I'd have to go with that." Review: Definitely The Bible Of Scouting Technique - Steve Belichick's "Football Scouting Methods" is an indispensable resource for football coaches and enthusiasts aiming to deepen their understanding of the game's strategic intricacies. Often hailed as the "bible of scouting techniques," this manual offers a comprehensive exploration of scouting fundamentals, including opponent analysis, defense recognition, offense evaluation, and the identification of critical "tip-offs." Despite being published in 1962, the principles and methodologies Belichick presents remain relevant, providing timeless insights into effective scouting practices. Readers have praised the book for its engaging and well-structured content, noting its value to both novice and seasoned coaches. While some of the formations and terminologies discussed may be dated, the core concepts are adaptable to modern football analysis. This book is a must-read for those committed to mastering the art of football scouting. Review: Lots of knowledge - I could have went for larger print with more pages, however for what I got and what it is, it’s an amazing tool for anyone who inspires to learn more about being part of the football industry. It covers all the small things in large details and the large things in brighter details. I’m glad I got the book, the forward alone will have you hooked. First page in I went into a new land and wound up on page 20 before I even realized. I recommend the hardcover version because this is one you want in your library to come back to. Don’t read without your highlighter ready. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #763,672 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #111 in Football Coaching (Books) #387 in Football (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 390 Reviews | ## Images ![Football Scouting Methods - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413PBKK1ORL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitely The Bible Of Scouting Technique *by M***L on February 11, 2025* Steve Belichick's "Football Scouting Methods" is an indispensable resource for football coaches and enthusiasts aiming to deepen their understanding of the game's strategic intricacies. Often hailed as the "bible of scouting techniques," this manual offers a comprehensive exploration of scouting fundamentals, including opponent analysis, defense recognition, offense evaluation, and the identification of critical "tip-offs." Despite being published in 1962, the principles and methodologies Belichick presents remain relevant, providing timeless insights into effective scouting practices. Readers have praised the book for its engaging and well-structured content, noting its value to both novice and seasoned coaches. While some of the formations and terminologies discussed may be dated, the core concepts are adaptable to modern football analysis. This book is a must-read for those committed to mastering the art of football scouting. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of knowledge *by U***. on February 16, 2024* I could have went for larger print with more pages, however for what I got and what it is, it’s an amazing tool for anyone who inspires to learn more about being part of the football industry. It covers all the small things in large details and the large things in brighter details. I’m glad I got the book, the forward alone will have you hooked. First page in I went into a new land and wound up on page 20 before I even realized. I recommend the hardcover version because this is one you want in your library to come back to. Don’t read without your highlighter ready. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A little dated, but a still somewhat relevant work *by J***Y on February 4, 2024* Written for the era when teams ran the Wing-T against the Wide Tackle 6 and exchanging game films on 8mm film was a new idea, this book is now a bit dated. And to understand it you have to have enough grasp of the game that much of it will seem obvious. But nevertheless it is useful in that it puts into words and creates a framework on which to hang the observations of tendencies and form a big picture. As such, it is still probably a must read for a student of the game, or especially a beginning scout. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11001127-football-scouting-methods](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11001127-football-scouting-methods) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*