Cornhole for Beginners

[@jakemf1]

You know that dog is thinking “I would kill for some grass back here”😂

[@leagaitala5289]

"Habitual line stepper"....wow..you're a legend for that Dave Chappelle reference

[@Joe2Jock]

So glad someone caught that lol

[@standunitedorfall6394]

My neighbor is a lot better at this than me. Our way of making it more even is. Every one beer I drink. He has 2 beers. By the end of the evening. We don't know who won. Best part is. We don't care. And we had a great time. Thanks for the video man. Very well explained

[@Joe2Jock]

Probably the best handicapping system I've heard!

[@Tunenine]

We just brought some Boards for home, I play at work. Boy I learned a lot watching your video; I know when I return to work there's going to be no stopping me, thanks much, great video.

[@Joe2Jock]

Glad you found it helpful - I'm sure you'll be crushing your co-workers soon!

[@tcgibson27]

They're having a cornhole tournament at our family reunion this summer so I really appreciate your very fine videos. Now it's time to go out and practice, practice, practice. Thanks Steve

[@Joe2Jock]

Thank you Tom!

[@oscarmilan2606]

I never heard about this game, however I’m glad I end up in your channel. I games gods work in mysterious ways thank for the cool video. Looking forward to play cornhole

[@Joe2Jock]

Thanks Oscar!

[@boodro2122]

Used to play this in grade school on fun night. My kids would love this in the back yard. Fun for the whole family.

[@rebeccarails5162]

I played my first game of corn hole at my 50 th class reunion. I’m now obsessed with the game and can’t get enough. Thank you for your helpful tips. Wondering are there many women who also play this game? Thanks again. R

[@Joe2Jock]

Absolutely Rebecca! There are major women's and coed divisions, and it's a very even game for any gender!

[@drungemach]

Haha......Chuck! Very good, informative and funny video to learn the basics of Cornhole. Which is why I watched it as prior to this. I knew nothing about the official rules or how to play. Great job Joe.

[@CrabberPA]

Probably the best beginners video out there. Well done!

[@Joe2Jock]

Really appreciate that - thank you Crabber!

[@chadhasler1913]

Thank you! Just got my board and bags and was terrible. Watched the first part of this video and immediately saw major improvement.

[@Richard-xg1vv]

Joe, you explained that very very well, way better than other videos I've seen on youtube, Thanks

[@Joe2Jock]

Thanks Richard!

[@stefaniebrauer128]

This is the video I’ve been searching for!! Thank you. All I want to do is figure out a way to throw more consistently with a good guided technique to practice. FINALLY I found it. Thank you !!!

[@Joe2Jock]

Glad it helped!

[@oliviaallred8342]

We loved this video! Lots of helpful tips which made us quickly better!

[@Joe2Jock]

Thank you! Glad it helped.

[@bethvalorz44]

So don't want to embarrass myself in the family corn hole tournament. This has really helped. Now I have 4 days until the competition begins!

[@Lawngames4you]

How did it go?

[@cgandy2]

This is an excellent video. Really instructive and well presented. Thank you!

[@str8flexin411]

Awesome video, not many people understand the correct techniques and I feel that you've done a great job showing viewers how to improve and/or play the great game of cornhole.

[@Joe2Jock]

Thank you Vincent!

[@CommentingTheTruth]

Get this guy out there! High quality all around!

[@mrshoashe]

Glad this popped up. I’ve been asked to make a couple cornhole boards for the Tavern I work at! Great throwing!

[@susandessloch3518]

Thank you for this video! Last year, first time playing cornhole league and was at bottom of the Loser list when the season was over. But, lately, I have been practicing as our league starts in one week (1 month later due to virus), and I need to step up my game this season!! Thank you....I will be following your cornhole videos!!

[@Joe2Jock]

Thank you Susan!

[@AngelBearOH]

Hi, Joe! Thanks for such a great video. It revealed to me what I am doing wrong in my practice. I haven't been allowing myself to throw from less than the whole nine yards. Maybe throwing from closer will train me to land on the board more consistently.

[@Joe2Jock]

Exactly AngelBearOH! Gotta walk before you run LOL. Same in so many sports. It's like walking into the gym and trying to learn basketball by shooting 3's - not likely to be successful. Start small and see some go in, then move back as you build skill and confidence.

[@OutdoorsWonder]

best video tutorial ive watched

[@Joe2Jock]

Thank you - I appreciate it!

[@PinayTruckerGIRLUSA]

Awesome technique!

[@kathyposner9621]

Great instructional video. Loved the dog!

[@tonym3995]

Great video for beginners, thanks. Like your boards too!

[@Joe2Jock]

Thanks Tony! Made them many years ago. Nothing fancy, but just used some painters tape to mask off the arrows and two colors of stain before the top coats. Pretty easy!

[@tonym3995]

@@Joe2Jock I’m really new at this. Looking for boards and trying to decide which brand of bags would be best. Any recommendations? Thanks, Tony

[@Joe2Jock]

@@tonym3995 Oh man - bags are SO much personal choice. Depends a lot on your style of play - do you slide and like them to "drip" and play fast, or do you like them chunky and sticky etc. Personally I play with Ultra Vipers and Black Widows, but there are so many good ones out there. Reynolds, Game Changers, etc. Unfortunately it's hard to find them to try out unless you try a buddies at league or something. You can find the official boards at shop.iplayacl.com and westgeorgiacornhole.com has some good options!

[@tonym3995]

@@Joe2Jock Thanks again for all the helpful information.

[@nofrenz2065]

Come to Virginia Beach / Chesapeake area...The number 1 and 2 ranked players in the nation are from here. The game is huge here.. tournaments everywhere!

[@BacktotheBasics101]

Thank you I’m brand new to this, but I have to get better. My friends are killing me in this game.🥴 New subscriber here. Thank you for the great video. Luke

[@deejay4839]

I signed up for a corn hole tournament and although I'm a good athlete that has nothing to do with cornhole. Your video was awesome no useless blah, blah, yada, yada. Great fundamentals, I gotta go practice now👍👍

[@Joe2Jock]

Thanks Dee Jay! Play well in the tourney!

[@rtmunro]

great video. useful, relevant. and I'm really impressed by the production quality. thank you!

[@Joe2Jock]

Thanks Rob! I appreciate that.

[@kathycannon777]

This was EXCELLENT!!!!

[@susanpratt4061]

What the......I just searched as my daughter who had moved to Indiana and mentioned cornhole. ?????? Oh......Horseshoe with beanbags. Got it. 😄 Not going to get this serious as it will just be just us and grandkids: fun. I will say this guy has a sense of humor. 🙂

[@liliasuarez3482]

Great video, very well explained. Thank you !!!

[@billfisher97]

Thank you sir for your videos. I appreciates you.

[@zan1158]

Love the doggie assist.

[@NWcpl]

thx for the vid for us beginners

[@jamsterx449]

Nice video good job!

[@laraelawrence9451]

Awesome pointers

[@denverthomas6652]

Thanks for the video

[@wingmanalive]

Every player has a routine and technique, just like horse shoes. All are right and all are wrong depending on how it works for you. It also depends on the finish on the boards because if they are waxed or polished then you need a higher arc coming down to stop the sliding. Too fast and it sails right over the hole and off the board. Kids have this problem because they throw it too low and fast like a softball pitch. Remember that it needs to stay on the board or into the hole to count so anything to counteract the slide will help. Guy I know who is master of all yard games so long as drinking is involved holds the bag like a tissue, pinching it on the center so it dangles like a teardrop. Launches it with a high arc and it drops down in place with razor precision every time. He gets 3 out of 4 holes per 4 bags, EVERY time. Then again everything I just said you pretty much covered, I have a bad habit of starting a response before watching the whole vid!

[@renewustretch]

Great vid!!!

[@78tag]

I'd be asking for a redo from the contractor that built that wall. Just being a wise-ass :). Thanks for the ideas.

[@DrShawnHorn]

Great job! It really helped me! Thank you!

[@DeansWill]

Outstanding video thanks

[@JoesphKolbe13]

Dirty Diaper style 😂 Great video! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@matthewson1000]

Creating Cornhole Champions!

[@ccovington7460]

Very good information.

[@MEAT_CANNON]

Thanks for the pointers. Need more cacti and succulents to add more color to that yard back there.

[@Joe2Jock]

Haha, yeah it's a bit bare. There are a few out of camera view, and I don't have too many because I spend the summer in Colorado so I can't take care of them. Hope the video was helpful!

[@williamgoodwin4114]

Excellent video!

[@nooklover70]

I love this game

[@markb8954]

Great info. Nice use of your camera gear.

[@Joe2Jock]

Thank you!

[@ericsheldon6878]

Nice buddy!! Looking forward to seeing where you take your channel!

[@satherton]

Thanks buddy! Happy new year!

[@Scrubsscribe]

great v ideo man

[@theeabster1983]

Much live in Arizona with that type of yard and back wall / fence LOL. Thanks for the tips

[@Joe2Jock]

Sure is! Good eye.

[@FossilHntr1]

Joe2Jock so why is the fence and yard that way in AZ? Curious in Texas!

[@Joe2Jock]

@@FossilHntr1 I think the block wall is cheap and keeps out critters / scorpions. The gravel yard is so that I don't have to take care of any plants when I'm not there in the summer haha

[@EnglishSuelto]

Kudos to the voice off camera for the Happy Gilmore quotes.😂😂

[@sndman60]

Great presentation of the information. I am absolutely new to this game., played the first time a few days ago. Attempting to soak this up like a sponge. Are you in the ACL?

[@Joe2Jock]

I haven't played any ACL events yet, although I would like to. I played some ACO events in Denver a few years ago. Would be fun to see if I can compete with the big boys nowadays!

[@sndman60]

Best of luck @@Joe2Jock

[@samb4577]

Great video. Only 22k views, way to low for such a great video. Thanks Joe!

[@Joe2Jock]

Thank you Sam B - I appreciate that :-)

[@lynnnelson5857]

I'm a beginner and I think this is a great video. My question is how can I tell if I am using the right bags for me. I bought the Fire Blaze and when i hit the boards the bag slides off a lot. Doesn't seem to grab to well. I've been practicing a lot so I believe the bags are broken in. I am still working hard on throwing the bag flat. This video will help me a lot. Could these bags I am using too much for a beginner to use?

[@Joe2Jock]

Hi Lynn - yeah it's always interesting finding the right bags for the boards you play often. Too slick and it's hard to stop them, but too sticky and they clog up the hole a lot - the slick ones tend to kind of drip into the hole better. If you don't feel comfortable putting more height into your throw, then I'd find some with a stickier side. Just be careful - if you go too sticky they'll flip over when they land. Sometimes you have to try other peoples' bags or buy a few sets to find the right fit.

[@tsutt_ace]

Quality video!

[@badluk1]

Awesome Thank you

[@beaulindemann6192]

I dig it bro, you really love corn hole 🤣😎👍

[@grenfan1433]

I have to watch this for my elearning

[@EvilMP5]

After playing shoes and washers most of my life I kept zinging those bags like nothing, learning a soft toss approach has been quite the feat.

[@OmnipotentSag]

I'm about ta dominate!!! Thank you!!! 💯🙃⚓🙏💪💚

[@philliplucero8910]

Thanks, good basic instruction, what's a carpet bag? I assume it's just a dual sided bag with smooth and rough texture, canvas and micro fiber as an example. I heard the term but didn't bother to look up the definition.

[@satherton]

It's just the type of material the bag is made out of. It's a type of carpet vs the normal microfiber / canvas types, etc.

[@tadcock30]

Wow!?! Beginners tips? Pro tips maybe! Nice video! Thanks!

[@Joe2Jock]

Thanks Tommy!

[@briancarroll8382]

Never enough cams!

[@smokeyj3983]

I was hoping for 360 view of cameras surrounding you 3 is not enough. Lol . Just kidding, great videos buddy, thank you.

[@typikclan4485]

Hol up “dirty diaper style” is how I sink it directly in every time

[@Joe2Jock]

You can get pretty good if you practice any method enough :-)

[@maddetox]

That's a big backyard for a Phx home. I live in Buckeye.

[@Joe2Jock]

Corner lot was great! Recently sold it though.

[@codman45]

Thanks ✌️

[@dgoode2846]

Thank you 👍

[@budwilson6208]

New to game. Video was very helpful. I am wondering about where to focus eyes when throwing "slider bags" ? I have been told to look at back of hole and by others to focus on spot on board you want to hit.

[@Joe2Jock]

Good question Bud. To me it depends a lot on how slick the boards are, and how slick the bags are that I'm using. If they're really fast I actually look at a spot a tiny bit shorter on the board, and slightly off center right or left (I'm talking 1-2") depending on which side of the board I'm throwing from because the bags slide farther and therefore also turn a bit more. If the boards / bags aren't that fast I start trying to release my palm up directly at the front of the hole. If I come up a bit short too often I might move my focus to the back of the hole. Hope that helps!

[@budwilson6208]

@@Joe2Jock Thanks.

[@melissasantiago0525]

Question. So if it's a team of 2 and 2, does 1 on each team throw after each other? Is score taken after both have thrown? If I throw my 4 bags do I leave them on board and then the other team goes? or do I remove and then let other team go. Sorry trying to get it right. Great video btw. Thank you.

[@Joe2Jock]

Good questions! The link in the description will have all the rules. BUT yes a player from team 1 throws one bag first, then a player from team 2 throws one bag and they alternate until each player has thrown all 4 of their bags. Then the net score is taken. Only one team scores in a given round, or no team scores if they tie. The team that scores in the round will be the team to throw first in the next round. Hope that helps!

[@Joe2Jock]

Also, you leave all the bags on the boards until the full round is over. The only time you remove one is if someone threw one that hit the ground first and bounced up on the boards

[@michaelkolinski]

Great video. Thanks! Hey what kind of dog do you have? Very good looking dog.

[@Joe2Jock]

Thank you! She is mostly a Dutch Shepherd and probably a bit of something else. She's a great dog - definitely a working breed!

[@conyersfamily]

Perfect! Thank you!

[@Lucifer3001]

Suzanne Conyers 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@rodjara9180]

Great video! Where is the "cornhole for intermediate" players video?

[@Joe2Jock]

Hi Rod - I hope to have it posted soon. I've filmed a good bit of it but need to add a few drills and edit. I'll post here when it's up!

[@Joe2Jock]

Hi Rod, just wanted to let you know that I have posted a "Cornhole for Intermediate Players" video. You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJWyeXSsa919hM0. I hope it provides some good tips and drills for you!

[@lyoelin]

nice to see John Cena's older brother teaching bean bags

[@hen3vz]

I dub thee Cornholio! Why tf was this in my recommended?

[@jdisdetermined]

Was anybody else watching the dog thinking he looked like he was about to drop a deuce on camera at any moment.. 😁👍👌✌

[@LordGandor3]

No...humor fail :P

[@G-Money444]

Where does the dog poop? There’s no grass lol

[@Joe2Jock]

Thanks Michael - I appreciate that!

[@tinamarisam3609]

it was good enough

[@bradbogard3763]

Talk about when to use slick or sticky side

[@Joe2Jock]

Few scenarios for me at least. One is, for the board slickness I'm playing, which side let's me throw my normal throw and make bags without flying off or coming up short. Two is if I need to set up blockers I'll throw sticky, or if I'm trying to go airmail I'll throw sticky so it has a chance to stay on the back if I miss. And I always prefer slick side for normal throws if I can because the bag will drip into the hole better on the slick side.

[@bigblue8986]

Off subject. But type of gravel is that on the ground??

[@Joe2Jock]

I believe it's called Mesa Brown :-)

[@pdswift1]

Is there anyway to make less noise when the bag hits the board? My next door neighbor plays this game from 10am till after midnight every day for a few years now and its driving me nuts with the boom, boom, boom. Since they are renting they dont seem to care if people around them are not fond of being woken up at 3:30am.

[@Joe2Jock]

Oooh, that's a tough one haha. Honestly, the better and more solidly built the boards are, the quieter they are. Aside from telling them to knock it off you could possibly help him build some better boards :-)

[@jessiesheldon-huffey1824]

My advise to get him to stop, is to become super good at cornhole, challenge him to a $5 game every time he starts throwing, and beat him every time. Maybe he will stop coming out to play.

[@CAMPFIRESKY]

Totally new to cornhole. When I went to purchase boards and bags, I noticed there are different sizes of boards???? What is the correct size board, and is there a "regulation' size and weight bag? THANKS

[@Joe2Jock]

If you want regulation boards, which is all I'd buy unless I wanted a small set for car camping or something, they should be 2ft wide by 4ft long. 12" high in the back and about 4" at front edge. Bags are 1lb exactly.

[@CAMPFIRESKY]

@@Joe2Jock THANKS!!!

[@stnbl1569]

I’m just trying to beat my dad man. Hopefully this helps

[@meribethanderson2565]

HI, First time player, A question on scoring. Playing singles, if your bag toss pushes off the deck the other players bag. how is that scored? Thanks, Jack

[@Joe2Jock]

It would be 1 for you and zero for your opponent. A bag that gets pushed off is dead, and the one that stays on is good.

[@mfe23]

Nice. Is this happening somewhere in Arizona per chance (?) just curious...

[@Joe2Jock]

It is! I'm in Chandler, AZ :-)

[@imm00se]

Cracking up at the edits “boo you suck” 😂

[@Lucifer3001]

Hannie TwentyTwo 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@BeardedDad72]

I'm pretty new to the game. Question i have is...Given you only have 4 bags why would you sacrifice a bag or more to blocking?

[@BeardedDad72]

Never mind i should have waited until i watched the whole video. Sorry about that, lol.

[@Joe2Jock]

Hi Jeffrey. Good question. To be fair, I try to play aggressively and rarely throw blockers. BUT for a lot of people who are getting into the game there will be times that the opponent is just more skilled at throwing holers. When that's the case and they are getting outscored playing offense, I recommend throwing a blocker for two reasons. First, a blocker is a pretty safe shot that is more likely to stay on the board. When you throw at the hole and miss there is a decent chance the bag goes off the back, and missing the board is almost always costly. Second, when you have a good blocker in play you increase the chances that the opponent will throw it off the back if they try to go over the blocker. Now you have at least a one point advantage and can try to "slow the game down" and pick at their lead. There are definitely times when throwing good blockers will allow you to slowly beat a better opponent. At a very high level they're still likely to airmail them and you're in deep trouble no matter what you do haha.

[@BeardedDad72]

Thank you for explaining further and makes a great deal of sense.

[@louiesenkow1456]

Called Defense ! something like what the NYGiants try to do 🤣

[@frankdrebin5587]

Great video. Was searching for something like this last summer when I started. I feel like I'm throwing my bags too high when I compare it to others. I don't have a heavy spin to slow it down when I throw it lower. Can anyone help?

[@Joe2Jock]

Great question. Typically the spin doesn't do much to slow it down when it hits. It moreso affects stability in the air. The "stick" has more to do with the material of the bags, the finish of the boards, and the trajectory. Of course the boards and bags always change depending on where you're playing. One thing you can do if you're having trouble sliding them off the back is put something tall in the middle of the throwing area and practice throwing over it and landing them softly. Or set up with a bush or something in the middle and throw over it. The spin IS good in many ways, so it's also beneficial to work on that as well.

[@frankdrebin5587]

@@Joe2Jock thanks, I appreciate the tips

[@jgfunk]

A few palm trees in the background, a cactus looking thing and no grass... ARIZONA or NEW MEXICO?

[@Joe2Jock]

AZ!

[@calvincook9910]

this man is a fucking legend

[@estheroconnor6214]

Sense of humor= subscribe

[@bignanootz1056]

Thanks for the video. By the way, do you throw all 4 bags or alternate.

[@Joe2Jock]

You alternate each throw. You throw one, competitor throws one, etc.

[@bobbypanczer744]

@Joe2Jock Nice boards. What did you us to finish them? I just made a set and finished with gloss polyurethane but they seem way too slippery.

[@Joe2Jock]

Hi Bobby, I honestly don't remember. I made them probably 8 years ago. I looked up a tutorial online and followed it with my own design for the stain on the top. I remember there being two choices - polyurethane and something else. One of them people said tends to turn yellow so I didn't use that. Might have been a semi-gloss poly? They have lost some "shine" and speed over the years, but still play pretty well. Definitely middle of the road as far as speed goes. Sorry I can't help more.

[@Joe2Jock]

Looking around for a minute, it seems Polycrilic was the other finish, which is water-based. I believe I probably used the Polyurethane, but maybe didn't do as many layers. I'd play on them a while and see if the slow down a touch as the bags leave some dirt and residue on them.

[@bobbypanczer744]

@@Joe2Jock Yeah I'm going to try to dial it down a bit with satin or semi-gloss poly and research a bit more. I just started and don't have too great of a throw, but getting 1s are almost impossible at 27' at the moment. Thanks for the videos and help.

[@deuwaynemarkle1620]

Semi gloss polycrylic is what is used by most board builders.

[@harrymccants1473]

Verry verry good

[@Joe2Jock]

Thanks Harry!

[@harveydufresne586]

Question.. I've played games where this other player had a bag hanging on the hole he said that's 2 points called a hanger....is there such a thing

[@Joe2Jock]

Not in regulation cornhole rules. One on the board, three in the hole - that's it.

[@LordGandor3]

Joe, what reasonably priced boards & bags do you recommend ? Slide Rite bags from AllCornHole are $65 for a set, would you recommend them ? How much are the boards you use ? Are the cheaper unfinished boards just as good as the more expensive finished boards ?

[@satherton]

Hi LG3. Lots of good questions there. I've hear really good things about the Slide Rites. At $65 a set of 8 that's a pretty good bag. I also have sets from BGboards.com that I like. I think it depends on how into the game you think you might get. For general backyard use up to advanced intermediate play the Slide Rites should be great. Nowadays people are just buying sets of 4 of several different brands / types and using different ones each tournament depending on the board conditions - a lot like bowling where pros use different balls for different lane conditions. But I don't think you can go wrong with the Slide Rites at that price. As for the boards, I built my set. I've got a buddy who makes really high end boards. He says baltic birch 3/4" top and baltic birch frames are the way to go because 2x4's will warp. He did mention that westgeorgiacornhole.com makes some nice boards with reasonable shipping rates. I'd say any good set will have some kind of finish on them (like a polycrilic) to make them hold up to weather and slide fast and smooth. The only other thing you're paying for on a finished set is a logo or design. Hope that helps.

[@LordGandor3]

@@satherton , thanks for your reply , Joe

[@tbrech8625]

I am going to play in a tournament for charity. I have never played before...At least I will go into the event with a clue. It should be funny to see if I can even get on the board.

[@tbrech8625]

I really liked this video!