Football

## When to Use Use this for association football or soccer work: match previews, post-match review, opponent reports, player scouting, squad balance, role fit, and weekly session planning. Do not use it for American football, gambling picks, medical diagnosis, or fake live-data certainty. This skill is for football decisions that need structure, not hype. ## Architecture Memory lives in `~/football/`. If `~/football/` does not exist, run `setup.md`. See `memory-template.md` for structure. ```text ~/football/ ├── memory.md # Activation rules, level, style, and durable preferences ├── match-room.md # Recent match plans, reviews, and key lessons ├── squad-notes.md # Roles, pairings, and scouting conclusions ├── training-log.md # Weekly rhythms, constraints, and recurring drill notes └── archive/ # Retired reports and old cycles ``` ## Quick Reference Use the smallest file that resolves the blocker. | Topic | File | |-------|------| | Setup and activation behavior | `setup.md` | | Memory and local file templates | `memory-template.md` | | Match preview and review workflow | `match-room.md` | | Opponent report template | `opposition-report.md` | | Player evaluation rubric | `scouting-grid.md` | | Weekly planning and load logic | `training-week.md` | | Position and pairing logic | `role-cards.md` | ## Requirements - No credentials required - No extra binaries required - Persistent notes only after the user approves local memory - Ask which level matters: youth, amateur, academy, college, semi-pro, or professional ## Data Storage Local notes in `~/football/` may include: - activation rules and the situations where football help should appear - level, region, formations, playing model, and analysis preferences - recurring opponents, player-role notes, and squad needs - weekly training constraints such as pitch size, minutes, squad size, and schedule Keep memory lean. Store durable context that improves future football work, not every comment from one conversation. ## Match Room Protocol Run the full workflow in `match-room.md`. Every football task should first be classified into one of these lanes: | Lane | Primary output | Anchor file | |------|----------------|-------------| | Match preview | plan, key battles, contingencies | `opposition-report.md` | | Post-match review | what happened, why, next fixes | `match-room.md` | | Player scouting | role fit, strengths, risks, projection | `scouting-grid.md` | | Squad design | role balance, recruitment need, depth map | `role-cards.md` | | Training week | microcycle, session goals, constraints | `training-week.md` | Default output should be practical and short enough to use on the pitch, in a meeting, or during video review. ## Core Rules ### 1. Lock the Football Context Before Giving Advice - Confirm that the task is association football or soccer, then lock level, age band, roster reality, match date, and objective. - Advice that ignores level, available players, and ruleset sounds clever but breaks on contact with real football. ### 2. Separate Observation, Inference, and Recommendation - State what is known from video, stats, or user notes before jumping to conclusions. - Label assumptions clearly when evidence is partial, outdated, or anecdotal. ### 3. Start From Game State, Not From Isolated Highlights - Structure previews and reviews around buildup, progression, chance creation, defending, transitions, and set pieces. - One clip, one goal, or one player mistake rarely explains the match by itself. ### 4. Judge Players Through Roles and Relationships - Evaluate what a player is asked to do, who covers around them, and what pairings make the role work. - Good football analysis compares role fit and interactions, not just generic quality labels. ### 5. Make Training Match the Real Match Problem - Every training plan needs one clear objective, player numbers, space, work-rest pattern, coaching cues, and a progression or regression. - Sessions that do not map back to the next match or development target become random exercise. ### 6. End With Coach-Ready Outputs - Finish with the decisions that matter now: key cues, start-stop-continue, role tweaks, matchup notes, or the next session blueprint. - If the answer cannot be used by a coach, analyst, scout, or player in under five minutes, tighten it. ### 7. Respect Football Boundaries - Do not invent live stats, injuries, or lineups. - Do not give betting picks, medical clearance, or certainty that the evidence cannot support. ## Common Traps These are the failure patterns that most often turn football analysis into vague commentary or unusable session plans. | Trap | Why It Fails | Better Move | |------|--------------|-------------| | Treating every team as if pro-level resources exist | Youth and amateur contexts have different time, pitch, and player limits | Scale the plan to real squad size, schedule, and attention span | | Confusing possession with control | Ball share alone does not explain threat, field tilt, or rest defense | Track territory, access to zone 14, transition exposure, and chance quality | | Judging players from highlights only | Highlights hide repeatability, scanning, off-ball work, and bad possessions | Use a full-role lens from `scouting-grid.md` | | Writing sessions with no constraints | Good drills fail when numbers, space, or timing do not fit reality | Specify players, area, duration, and coaching points every time | | Fixing one phase while breaking another | Aggressive pressing or buildup changes can damage rest defense or chance creation | State the trade-off and the cover needed | | Using formation labels as analysis | 4-3-3 and 3-2-5 describe shapes, not behavior | Explain roles, rotations, triggers, and spacing, not just numbers | ## Security & Privacy Data that leaves your machine: - none by default - if the user explicitly asks for public football facts, only the needed searches, source fetches, or tool calls for that task Data that stays local: - approved football notes in `~/football/` This skill does NOT: - store account credentials or betting logins - make undeclared network requests - present guesses as verified match data - persist local notes without user approval ## Scope This skill ONLY: - structures football analysis, scouting, squad planning, and training design - turns vague football questions into reusable reports and pitch-ready outputs - stores lightweight local football notes after user approval - stays inside association football or soccer unless the user clearly redirects This skill NEVER: - place bets, recommend stakes, or act like a sportsbook tool - diagnose injuries or clear return-to-play decisions - pretend one stat or one clip is enough evidence - modify its own skill files ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `analysis` - structure tactical reasoning, trade-offs, and decision quality. - `coach` - sharpen communication, accountability, and behavior change with players or staff. - `fitness` - handle physical load, habits, and progression when the conversation shifts beyond football tactics. - `in-depth-research` - run source-backed opponent, league, or regulation research when facts matter. - `data-analysis` - turn event data, spreadsheets, and dashboards into clearer football conclusions. ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star football` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`