Cornhole for Intermediate players

More advanced tips and drills to improve your Cornhole game from Joe2Jock. If you need more basic drills, watch the Cornhole for Beginners video which you can find here: • Cornhole for Beginners
If you have specific questions feel free to email me at: [e-mail]

[@pumpkin9916]

Thanks for showing misses and not being hardcore about editing makes only. Makes the video feel realistic and relatable. We understand the shot you explain, and we get to see when they go right and wrong.

[@Joe2Jock]

Thanks Spy - yeah everyone misses sometimes LOL. No need to edit those. They're going to happen from time-to-time. Key is trying to make them happen less often!

[@boiler3285]

Thanks...great tips

[@paytonmacall]

Very good drills

[@MrPada1641]

I hope you make more Cornhole videos..I've been watching the same ones for years .

[@jessiesheldon-huffey1824]

Another well done video. I learned most of this the hard way, but having a tough competitor ( my hubby) and watching him play has helped me improve a lot. Still havent beaten him though. Hard to do against a guy who ussually throws 3 or 4 bags in the hole and more than half of his airmails go in....

[@BoxOramaFitness]

Gotta give it to him, I would have ran out of the shot when that huge bee showed up!! Thanks Lovin this game!

[@annettewhite9832]

I have been playing since February, I play in 2-4 tournaments a week. I have improved a ton but still not perfect accuracy. Sometimes I’m too low, I love this game. Thank you for your videos they are very helpful. Along with the guys I play with here in Tucson guiding me with tips.

[@corneliuscooper2744]

Damn I wish I would have found this video 7 weeks ago!!!

[@henryl6420]

Thanks for the great tips

[@Joe2Jock]

Glad they helped!

[@bbearc3552]

My wife and I are just getting started these are very helpful I hope you will continue to make them Lord bless you

[@rye4074]

Who's here to whoop ass at cookouts lol

[@Wincyquincy]

Me rn against my brother

[@Back_Forty_Outdoors]

Me in about 4 hours😆

[@jwlawrence7461]

Thanks for your tutorial its very good, real and informative, I will use these to better my skills thank you sir

[@Joe2Jock]

Thanks - much appreciated!

[@MrPada1641]

I learned how to throw a bag from you

[@patrickconnors8403]

Yeah, I have been playing against myself to work on accuracy and throw velocity, it's a real challenge. Your videos have been a great help and I go back to them to refresh my thinking. Looking forward to going out to Harrah's on Saturday to watch the ACL Bag Brawl. Are you competing?

[@Joe2Jock]

Hi Patrick, unfortunately no - I'm in Colorado for the summer now. Would be a blast to test myself against so many good players though! Glad you're finding the videos helpful!

[@plumbsavvy]

Just now finding these videos. Where were you in 2006? You covered every thing i figured out by trial and error back then. I'm sharing your information with friends. Newly subscribed. Thanks

[@Joe2Jock]

Haha - thanks plumbsavvy. Yep, sounds about like my timeframe for experimenting with all of this stuff myself! Thanks for sharing!

[@jasperbrown4586]

Awesome video! Me and my dad have been playing for many years just as fun with a few tournaments here and there. About a year ago I starting playing in a league and really improved my game with more and more tournaments at a higher level. Recently though I seem to have found opponents that just throw over everything!!!! How do you combat air mail?

[@jwarren1223]

Just gotta keep putting them in the hole. Only really great players are going to be able hit over 50-60%. Just need to take advantage when they miss. There's not really any strategy on the board to defend an airmail

[@timjansen7694]

I was wondering if there were any actual cornhole instructional videos. Yes, there are. I figured there would be. I just checked and there are tiddlywink instructional videos and also videos for the game pick-up-jacks too.

[@Joe2Jock]

Just goes to show everyone's trying to learn how to do something new! :-)

[@jarettgros5821]

I recently beat my mentor for the first time. started playing 2 years ago. joined a league 6 months ago. played with the guy several times and we were always a good team. but every time i would play him in singles he would beat me. but i finally got it done

[@Joe2Jock]

Feels good to see yourself improving and the practice paying off!

[@jarettgros5821]

@@Joe2Jock absolutely

[@michaelminnie8925]

Love your videos. Definitely the best on KZbin. Quick question: in leagues and tournaments, do you recommend putting up blockers after you get say a 3pt or more lead, or just keep gunning for the hole? Thanks!

[@Joe2Jock]

Great question. I think it depends on the level of your opponent, their normal playing style (slider or lobber) and how confident you are that you'll keep holing bags. If I jumped out to an early lead on someone who I thought was likely to outplay me most of the time I MIGHT be inclined to play blockers and make it tough on them to score, especially if they're the type that likes to slide the bags in. Maybe even just bring my height up a little bit to make sure if I miss it's short and in front of the hole instead of long. But if I felt good and felt I was throwing better I would keep my foot on the gas and keep trying to hole bags.

[@michaelminnie8925]

Joe2Jock yeah I played this guy Monday who was on fire. I was down 6-1 a few times and didn’t know if I should try to put a blocker up or hole them to keep up with him. He should’ve been playing in the higher league. It was a case of he was on fire and I was off. Lol. I just need to practice blockers more, so I have those when my hole shot is off. Do you aim at the hole or middle of the board for your slide hole shot?

[@michaelminnie8925]

Guy was getting 10-12pts every time. Thus I was the nail in this case. Haha

[@Joe2Jock]

@@michaelminnie8925 Haha, yeah that would be tough to overcome for almost any player! As for what I look at - I personally look at the hole, or more specifically left center of the hole on the left side, and right center of the hole on the right. Since my arm is never directly in line with the center of the board, the bag will lightly slide right when you throw from the left and left when you throw from the right because the board is tilted (moreso with fast bags / slick boards because the bag slides farther). It's honestly not much, but if you are way out at the outside edge of the box on the right side it SHOULD slide left more when it hits and vice versa. That's probably way overthinking it, but I suppose that's why I make videos haha - I try to think of every fundamental that affects a game or sport. But, short answer - I look at the hole for holer shots and I look at the spot on the board where I want my blocker when I throw those.

[@michaelminnie8925]

Joe2Jock Good advice as far as aiming left or right a little. I throw a line drive back, so I think I’m going to switch to aiming towards the middle of the board until I get my shots up. I practiced 10 rds earlier w both aiming options and kept more on while aiming at the center. Also like the idea of it coming up short and being an unplanned blocker or a push shot vs line driving it off the back lol. Thanks again!!

[@tannerwilson8723]

Awesome videos! easy to follow along and great help. wanna send some bags this way?

[@Joe2Jock]

Thanks Tanner! Glad they are helpful. Man if I had more than just my two sets I'd be happy to send you some haha. I have one set about 6 years old and just bought one new set.

[@VinnyMartello]

I'm glad I found this. I'm in a local competition this week to win a new Harley Davidson. Wish me luck!!!

[@Joe2Jock]

Good luck Vinny!

[@jeffreymathews9504]

Don't know the local competition may be over by now but good luck nice prize 👍👍 I can already see you ridin like the wind

[@VinnyMartello]

I went up against some guy who had been playing for like 15 years. I didn’t stand a chance!

[@Joe2Jock]

@@VinnyMartello dang. Some people are just really good lol. Better luck next time!

[@miken7750]

recommendation for buying good bags.. i live in SoCal..made my own board..could be better but its good for now...thanks

[@Joe2Jock]

Hi mike n. I've been playing with the Ultra Vipers and Black Widows. I like both quite a bit. I've also got a set of Reynolds Pro X that are pretty good. The Vipers just seem to crawl into the hole so well, but your throw has to be on point because they are pretty floppy. The Game Changer gets a lot of love as well. I'd honestly try the Reynolds if you want something in the $50 range, Ultras if you don't mind doubling that.

[@andrewsayegh5282]

Hey. What would u suggest if my board has some moisture on it. Should I wipe it down and maybe brush a little bit of baby powder on it just enough to where it gets back to that fresh new slick feel? Or is that not a good idea

[@Joe2Jock]

Do you mean they get moisture on them as you play? Or just in general they tend to be slow and you feel like they need to be refinished? I honestly don't know. Might need to sand them down and re-finish them.

[@dawgsama]

Fun stuff. Great work and no, a 3-camera set up is not overkill. Maybe add a drone view or arc-tracer technology? Haha. Seriously, though, did you make that board yourself?

[@Joe2Jock]

Hi Michael, I did make those. I've had them quite a few years. Just used some painter's tape and did a light / dark stain to create the triangle and border. Pretty rewarding to build them!

[@BriansKitchen]

Which BG bags are you using? I just ordered some Sorcerers. Hopefully they are good at setting up blocks.

[@Joe2Jock]

I have Tailgators. They've been great. I use some Ultra Vipers most of the time now, but I still like the BGs a lot!

[@snoozebutton]

This Week A Grand Is on the line at my work for the 4th of july company picnic ,I've been practicing / watching your videos wish me luck

[@Joe2Jock]

Wow - good luck man. Bring it home!

[@connordodge9131]

Howd it go?

[@snoozebutton]

Connor Dodge well at the time I had posted I’m the tournament got delayed by two weeks due to the president of the company falling ill , long story short I did not get to participate in the cornhole tournament and the president ending up winning 😢 . But I did walk away from this experience with knowledge of a new game and had fun practicing with my coworkers

[@scottsavoie7072]

I’m a brand new player , but going into this seriously, what bags should I buy? Iv only played with cheap bags , and want to try something with a “ slick & stick “ sides but don’t want to go over board. What bags are the orange and white ones you used?

[@Joe2Jock]

Those were BG Boards Tailgators. They're solid but I don't think they make them anymore. All cornhole Gamechangers or Slide Rites. Reynolds Pro X or Pro Advantage. All of those are ACL approved and a bit of $. These on the Reynolds site would be stick and slick and not break the bank. reynoldsbags.com/collections/non-acl-bags/products/pro-bags

[@luannehaley3443]

I'm looking to purchase waterproof & floatable bags to play cornhole but haven't had any luck yet. Any suggestions on where I could purchase them?

[@Joe2Jock]

Ooh, I honestly don't. Lots of the top bags are water resistant, and most of them will float more than you think. My Ultra Vipers will hardly stay under water. Cornhole bros used to make some waterproof ones but I don't know if they still do.

[@KitchenFamilyFarm]

Advanced Cornhole: I’ve been looking around & can’t find this. Curve shot tutorial, & flop/bounce shot tutorial! Can you make one & show us?!

[@Joe2Jock]

Man, that's a tough ask Caleb lol. Pretty hard to curve one without some wind. Flop shots are essentially a result of the type of bag you play with. Some of the fatter, stickier ones will have more of a tendency to flop over if you're looking to bounce one.

[@KitchenFamilyFarm]

Joe2Jock Joe2Jock I don’t really know how to do it I just know it’s possible. I’ve played against people who simply curve it around my blocks or just bounce/flop over it. Never even needing to throw the airmail. When I was beginning I thought it was all luck but I’ve since learned it’s a practiced shot. There’s videos of Ryan Windsor consistently throwing them on KZbin but I don’t know how he does it. Search “curveball cornhole” should be the first video.

[@KitchenFamilyFarm]

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[@KitchenFamilyFarm]

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[@pkt1106]

The "curving" video is not actually curving the bag. He just uses spin from the bag to direct it. Same principle as a good ball. Enough side spin will move the bag to the side after it hits the board. For golf, enough back spin will make the ball come back toward you a little.

[@MrCreek15]

Hello I am relatively new but I am having a hard time keeping my bags flat when I throw

[@Joe2Jock]

Hi MrCreek15, have you watched the Beginner Cornhole video I posted? If so, and you're still having trouble, tell me a few things. How are they flying? Are they nose up or nose down? Are they tilted too much to the side? Or are they inconsistent? Throwing a perfectly flat bag is not paramount to playing great cornhole, but throwing a CONSISTENT bag is. If you'll notice in the video many of mine were flying slightly nose down and tilted a tiny bit left. As long as I'm in a controlled environment (inside or not in wind) that's fine. I just want a comfortable and consistent throw. If I'm trying to think about my mechanics I can't throw the bag without tension, much like swinging a golf club or shooting free throws, etc. If you can tell me more about how they're flying I might be able to help with technique to practice, and if you send me an email at [e-mail] I can have you download an app that will let you send me a video. I'm sure I can help!

[@hobiemilligan1473]

@@Joe2Jock do you disc golf? You use a lot of disc golf terms.

[@Scooter101466]

So, do the pros use the sticky/ slippery 2 sided bag or just the regular bag? Thanks...

[@Joe2Jock]

Always double sided sticky / slick! Lots of varying levels of each on the different bags but they all want two options!

[@kkthomas6]

@@Joe2Jock I've learned a lot from this video and your beginner one... I do have a question when playing are you mostly using the slippery side down or mostly with the sticky side down? (I understand that certain scenarios require one or the other side) but just wondering what you typically throw facing down--------thanks!

[@Joe2Jock]

@@kkthomas6 I'd say I take a few factors into consideration, but MOSTLY I play slick side down because I tend to slide my bags more, and the Ultra bags I play tend to "drip" into the hole better on the slick side. If I'm on really fast boards I would probably go sticky side down. That also depends on HOW sticky the sticky side is :-)

[@Lesactualitesdunet]

hello Joe, the cornhole starts to develop in France could you activate the French subtitles thank you normally this translates automatically in French language if you activate the French subtitles thank you for your answer.

[@Joe2Jock]

Thanks for the interest in the video! I'm looking into an easy way to add them. Unfortunately the autotranslate doesn't appear to be an option so I'd have to type every line of dialog into a subtitle file and then add it. Problem is I don't know French so I don't have a clue how I'd type all of that out. Unless you know of another way to do it?

[@shannonkent4164]

What happens if you throw a bag it bounces off ground and still manages to get on board slides up board and knocked a bag in the hole, would someone still get the point for the other bag that got knocked in?

[@Joe2Jock]

Great question. I'd have to go look at the official rules, but I'm 99% sure you'd replace the bag that got knocked in and it would not count. By the same token if the bag that hit the ground ended up knocking an opponents bag off the board they should not be penalized for the bad bag.

[@ronhudale78]

Good strategy. Give us more. Lol.

[@nizamjawhari]

Any other tips on Air mail for intermediate players

[@Joe2Jock]

Couple ideas. There are actual airmail "boxes" you can buy or build that help you practice those. Also you could place a small basket or a pot that is slightly bigger around than the 6" cornhole on the ground and work on tossing them in that first. Start a couple steps closer, see how many out of 10 you can make. Then move back.

[@nizamjawhari]

@@Joe2Jock thanks brother

[@Ian8144]

Joe2Jock my issue is I’m left handed and my bags curve and my bags flip in the air, so you have a technique to throw flatter bags?

[@yvanprince6168]

How much should I spend on cornhole bag and what type of bags should I buy thx

[@steveatherton5812]

Hi yvan, how much do you think you'll play? Do you plan on playing mostly games in the back yard, BBQ etc or do you want to try to play tournaments? If it's the back yard type I would get something like this for $50 / 8 bags. www.slickwoodys.com/collections/cornhole-bags/products/all-weather-resin-filled-pro-cornhole-bags If you're hoping to play some tournaments then the options are really endless, but you'd be looking at closer to $50 for a set of 4 bags, and you'd want to try several kinds to find ones that fit your throwing style - slider, higher lob, blocker, etc. Personally I just got a set of Reynolds Pro X bags that I like, and you can order those in sets of 4. Most ACL pros have a few sets with different characteristics for different boards. The AllCornhole Game Changers get rave reviews as well.

[@steveatherton5812]

I should add that regardless of tournament play or not, I would find bags that are resin filled so they do better in damp conditions and last a bit longer, and I would always get the stick and slide bags that have one faster side and one sticky side. Once you play with that type of bag you'll never go back to full canvas bags.

[@christopherwalls2418]

What if they do slide yours in if they block but there bag dont go in but yours does whos point is that

[@Joe2Jock]

It would be 3 for you and 1 for them (net two points for you) at that point in the round assuming theirs stayed on the board when they pushed yours in. It never matters who threw the bag. Only matters whose bags are in or on at the end of the round.

[@silentbobgaming7692]

What bags are you using

[@Joe2Jock]

They are BG Boards Tailgators in the video. I'm now trying some Reynolds Pro X bags

[@bwalker444]

where do you get your bags?

[@Joe2Jock]

My current set is from www.bgboards.com

[@UncleT0ny]

looks like a backyard in arizona. Surprising youre throwing onto rocks

[@Joe2Jock]

That it is! Probably wouldn't be throwing my Ultra Vipers out there, but the other bags just tend to soften up a bit. Pretty small rock in my yard :-)

[@UncleT0ny]

@@Joe2Jock i gotchu playa - good vid; learning a thing or two

[@jonpbean2420]

I have the skill to go pro I just need more practice

[@rtmunro]

ha. you and about 3M other guys in their backyards.

[@matthewlight2937]

Where, did you get those bags from, that have the sticky side to them? American Corn Hole Association site doesn't even have em. I got a tournament May 4th

[@Joe2Jock]

Hi Matthew. Take a look at www.bgboards.com They have a few sets that are ACL approved. I have the Tailgators and like them a lot. They also have a more budget friendly set called the BG Pro Classic which has sticky / slick sides. They are not ACL approved for tournaments though.

[@steveatherton5812]

@@Joe2Jock looks like they've changed it to bgcornhole.com although I'd also check out Reynolds and AllCornhole as those are two of the top companies nowadays.

[@halffulltome]

I think it’s hilarious that anyone has put this much thought into this game.

[@the_real_jar]

I think it’s hilarious that you are so quick to think you’re better than others online

[@halffulltome]

The Real Jar I think it’s hilarious that you think that I think I’m better than anyone. Nothing I said implied that.

[@the_real_jar]

I think it’s hilarious that you don’t think that you think that you think that

[@halffulltome]

The Real Jar I think that it’s extra hilarious that you think that I don’t think that I think that I think that.

[@the_real_jar]

It’s the funniest thing in the world that you think that I really think that you don’t think that you think that you think that. Some people.

[@johngadbois1097]

Great video, but at 6:30 you can tell it took a few tries.

[@Joe2Jock]

Eh, two throws. You can see the orange one that was in my hand is on the ground back right of the board. The next one was the throw you see. I wasn't real happy with that throw either and would have preferred to pull them both in, but that's what the practice is for!

[@johngadbois1097]

Joe2Jock, yea. That was my point exactly.

[@VerseWorld_]

This being a recommended video only proves how useless I’ve been during a pandemic

[@davidjones8070]

Intermediate corn hole..say that three times...really quite silly.