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Step 1
Note on your scorecard the base that the hitter got to on the play. Draw the line from home to first if he got to first base, or home to first and to second if he got to second base. If he got to third, draw the line from first to second to third. If he came all the way around to score on the play, draw a line around the whole diamond and fill it in.
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Step 2
Determine which position player made the error and write down the number that corresponds with the position: one for pitcher, two for catcher, three for first base, four for second base, five for third base and six for shortstop. Use the numbers seven, eight and nine for left field, center field and right field, respectively.
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Step 3
Write an E in front of the number to represent that it was an error on that player. If the error was a passed ball on the catcher, write PB in the box for the runner that advanced. You don't need to write a number in that case, as the catcher is the only player that can commit a passed ball.
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Step 4
Keep track of errors throughout the game, paying attention to the hits and errors columns on the scoreboard. The official scorer has the final word on what constitutes an error and a hit, so pay attention to his rulings to keep your scorecard accurate.
