2. Adjust batsmen's position in the line-up using one of the following methods:

1. score one batsman's name out and squeeze the replacement in the same space.
2. use directional arrows to indicate a batsman's new place in the batting order.
3. amend the numbers column.

3. Confuse the no ball symbol (o) with the wide (+).

4. Under weather conditions, use expletives (if, the usual, damp & cold) or mock surprise (if sunny & warm).

5. In the wicket condition box, always write "Shite" (the latest editions of Grades scorebooks now come with this automatically filled in as the default).

6. Over-emphasize golden ducks.

7. Always make the extras entries difficult to read to cover the inevitable mistakes and to enable "creative accounting" (known as "Shambollockry") at the end of the innings/game*.
* (Note: scorebook entries rarely add up correctly and Shambollockry is, generally, always required).

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