Eventually, jousts were scored in terms of points per run down lists, and this became fairly standardized. The following schedule of points was pretty typical;

Points Action

3 Unhorsing opponent with a lance break

3 Causing opponent to drop lance because of lance blow

3 Breaking lance by hitting tip of opponents lance

2 Breaking a lance at the base

1 Breaking a lance between saddle and helm

-1 Breaking a lance on hitting saddle

-1 Failure to present self as target (horse swerves, etc)

-2 Hitting the tilt once with lance

-3 Hitting the tilt twice with lance

0 Breaking a lance within one foot of tip

Disqualification Strike a horse with lance

Disqualification Striking a man whose back is turned

Disqualification Hitting the tilt three times