Recording game and tournament stats are important parts of the game because more than just the final scores are needed by the pitchers and NHPA's national statistics center (NATSTATS). Easy to use scoresheets have been designed to collect critical stats but they are not convenient for pitchers who find it necessary to keep their own scores. Tournament scoresheets record collective game scoresheet data with a summary on each contestant for determining tournament ringer averages. Scorekeepers for both game and tournament scoresheets are usually volunteer friends, spouses or pitchers not then scheduled to pitch. Most tournaments require pitchers to pay game scorekeepers prior to the start of each game (usually from $0.25 to $1.00 by each pitcher as set by the tournament director).

CANCELATION SCORING: The conventional cancelation game between two contestants allows only one of them to score in an inning (an inning is when both pitchers have thrown 2 shoes each at the same stake). However, the number of ringers and shoes pitched are recorded for both pitchers. Ringers score as 3 points if not canceled and shoes lying "in count" (within 6 inches of the stake) score as 1 point each if not canceled: See NHPA RULE 6

COUNT-ALL SCORING: Pitchers call their own scores as determined by the lie of their shoes regardless of the opponent's shoes and both pitcher's stats are recorded. Ringers and shoes lying "in count" are recorded the same as in cancelation scoring.

Symbols are used on game scoresheets to indicate ringers. "Live" ringers are shown with a circle ("O") and canceled ringers are shown with an "X". This makes it convenient to summarize by both if necessary for proofing the scoresheet for errors. It is very important that scorekeepers record all ringers to assure that both pitchers receive credit for ringers they pitched, whether live or canceled. "POINTS" column entries should show the number of points called out to the scorekeeper for each inning while the "SCORE" column entry should show each pitcher's accumulated score subtotal. A well kept scoresheet will only show changes in the "SCORE" column instead of repeating the same score from inning to inning, however a dash across the empty SCORE box should be used by the scorekeeper to prevent accidental use of the same box for the next inning. Proofing of game scoresheets should be done by scorekeepers. Some scoresheets have an easy to follow set of summary boxes to help proof the scoresheet. Another, easy to use method finds the diff in scores, diff in ringers x 3, and diff in total single-count, then if the sum of the two smaller numbers equals the greater number the scoresheet very likely has no error. No proofing method however, will find equal number of missing ringers for each contestant. Scorekeepers should not visit or be distracted during a game.

As pitchers call out the scoring, the scorekeeper must record the ringers and points scored and keep the game scores current, and prepare to stop the game when the agreed-to limit on shoes pitched or total points is reached. The two samples below show first, a conventional scoresheet and second, a modified scoresheet to help the scorekeeper proof for errors. Accurate records are needed to assure that each pitcher receives credit for all ringers and points scored. Ringer averages are found by dividing total ringers pitched by total shoes pitched and multiply the result by 100 (and carry 2 places past decimal).