Let me share a story.
During a doubles tournament I attended, the scorer wrote the thrown score of the first player in the first column and the remaining score in the second column (correctly). However, for the second player, he reversed it: the thrown score in the fourth column and the remaining score in the third column (from the outside in).
This led to chaos of epic proportions. The four players quickly got confused, threw incorrect scores, and there were arguments that nearly turned into fights. To make matters worse, there were also calculation errors. This is a perfect example of how not to do it.
As long as the remaining score is above 170, it's manageable. The problem arises especially when you drop below 100. Suddenly, you have something like 68 – 72. What should you throw then? Arguments are guaranteed if a player chooses the wrong number.
It's essential to maintain a clear and consistent logic: use the first and third columns for the thrown scores and the second and fourth columns for the remaining scores. This ensures clarity and prevents confusion during the game.
Note: In the Netherlands, they often write from the outside in. So be prepared for some mental gymnastics if you play a tournament there.
