examples of how to keep a basketball scorebook

The Basketball season has finally arrived.  Balls are bouncing in Junior and Senior High Schools, AAU's and College campus's.  That means ball games, timers and scorers.  This article will explain how to keep a basketball score book.
Step One;  Arrive early, at least 20 minutes before game time.
Step Two;  You have one job and that is the book.  You have nothing to do with the scoreboard.  Place the names of the players and their numbers into the score book.  Sometimes, coaches may have already done this.  Once they are entered, have each coach double check and initial their page.
Step Three;  Have the officials check the book before the start of the game.  Have them sign it.  They have the final say on any corrections.
Step Four;  Have a sheet of paper and write down the starting numbers of each team only.  You will use this paper on all substitutions.  Simply line out a number and add the replacement next to it.  Only players on the floor won't have a line through it.
Step Five;  Clearly mark all scores of baskets with either a 2 or 3.  For free throws, draw a circle for an attempt.  If a free throw is made, place an x inside the circle.  If it is a miss, leave it open.
Step Six;  Notify the timer and officials when the bonus after 7 fouls is in effect.  You should do this after the six foul, because on the next is the bonus.  Do the same with the super bonus on ten team fouls.  If a player fouls out, let the timer and officials know immediately.
Step Seven;  Always try to leave room in the fourth period area in case you go over time.
Finally, use whatever method you need to make the scoring easier.  Do not do any totals until the entire game is over.  You might need the extra space.  Use Number two pencils with erasers, if you can.