We recommend a symmetrical score to start. Because your boule is round, it is the balanced and symmetrical score that allows the steam to escape evenly, therefore maintaining its round shape. The most common scores are the X, which Greg uses in the video above, and the square, which is pictured below. These two scores are great place to start. They are simple and functional, and allow you to get a better read on how your scores are affecting your finished product. Once you’ve mastered the basics, boules also provide a great canvas for decorative scoring.