Genre: Sports

NEVER Do (Expert Anti-Patterns)

Physics & Ball Interaction

• NEVER parent the ball directly to a player Transform; strictly keep it a standalone RigidBody3D and use apply_central_impulse() for realistic dribble physics.
• NEVER allow the ball to "Tunnel" through goals; strictly enable Continuous CD (continuous_cd = true) on the ball's properties for high-velocity validation.
• NEVER scale a CollisionShape3D non-uniformly; strictly adjust the resource radius to preserve the internal moment of inertia.
• NEVER apply impulses in _process(); strictly use _physics_process() or _integrate_forces() to prevent visual jitter.
• NEVER use a single collision shape for characters; strictly use layered shapes for Head, Torso, and Legs to enable headers and chest-traps.

Match & Team AI

• NEVER allow all AI to chase the ball ("Kindergarten Soccer"); strictly implement Formation Slots (Defense/Attack) where only the closest 1-2 players engage.
• NEVER use perfect goalkeeper reflexes; strictly add a Reaction Delay (0.2s-0.5s) and an "Error Rate" based on shot angle and velocity.
• NEVER ignore Root Motion for movement; strictly use AnimationTree with root motion to ensure momentum and turns are visually grounded.
• NEVER trust client-side goal validations; strictly require the Authoritative Server to validate physics and score logic.