I think the opening in the rear (towards the rider) is a personal thing and may cause handling issues. As we all know people do all sort of odd strange things in regard to the position of the bars for comfort. I once saw a bike with a set if barends attached to the set attached to the bars and they were going straight up!
They way the OP has them set up would be correct according to Scott advertising.
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