Cornhole Rule Problem or Opportunity?!

[@nbruno121195]

I’m a “by the book” kind of person when it comes to competitive events. The rule is the rule. I’m all for a hard stop- no crossing the foul line until the bag hits the board would be just fine with me. 1st infraction no points for that bag, 2nd infraction no points for that round, 3rd infraction DQ.

[@cornholenoob]

It is a foul line after all

[@zacharymesserschmidt977]

That's a really good take on that subject. You have a valid point!

[@cornholenoob]

Thank you

[@j.s.2767]

i just watched the acl open #2 live stream, and live chat was calling them out on it lol, and players were getting warnings even though the other player didn't mind, the refs were starting to call it. I guess one of the benefits (or drawbacks) of live streams, live chatters can pressure ACL to enforce rules.

[@cornholenoob]

Absolutely!

[@allenballard377]

Yes, I agree. It's a fantastic rule because it almost gives that other player. A more competitive advantage with the motion moving forward. So with that said, yes. I believe that we should be self-policing each other. Also as you stated I don't believe anybody has the guts to do that. On a national broadcast for the fear of upsetting everybody's apple cart and the repercussions because of it.

[@cornholenoob]

The tension it created would make for good TV lol

[@allenballard377]

@@cornholenoob That ain't no kidding. I'd do it for sure.

[@MattManOutdoors]

What’s your kayak fishing channel? I’m a kayak fisherman myself.

[@cornholenoob]

Jeff Malott Fishing and Kayak bass nation

[@pyang0028]

You bring up a good point, it is a mental game and doing that could cause a momentum shift. But who's gonna be the one bold enough to call that on national tv? I can also see this rule being abused by players to cause issues. I think the broadcast court should have an official to make those calls and not leave it to the players.

[@cornholenoob]

Definitely a under used strategy

[@lukehudson9684]

100% RAW. Rules are only as strong as their enforcement. If they're not being enforced - get the official and get it enforced. If your goal is to get in your opponents head...I mean, that's a little malicious but it's also competition so...whatever. The point is that the rule should be enforced - full stop. That rule is strictly enforced in our house games.

[@Strohat8]

Stepping over the line at any time during the throw should not be allowed.

[@chuckandevelynlowe9593]

Those that step over are releasing the bag closer to the hole then those that do not step over. For a tall player, that could be as much as 2-2 1/2 difference or more.

[@cornholenoob]

Fair point!

[@nigelwalton4769]

In my opinion, players should feel welcome to start back as far as they need, in order to finish all steps before or at the line. Then it becomes just a matter of whether a player crosses the line or not. MUCH easier to officiate. Can someone tell me why they just can't start further back and all finish in the same place. At the line......?

[@Zanthorr]

100%, that's how the ACO does it and they have zero problems.

[@cornholenoob]

Makes too much sense

[@telecarter]

We play more competitively while camping.. no foul line cross at all wich is whats written in the rulebook . Easy to follow rule .

[@cornholenoob]

So easy

[@richsewell198]

too much grey area still so its hard to enforce. make the rule you can't step over the line like most other sports (bowling) then its cut and dry!!

[@cornholenoob]

Aco style

[@donday5898]

My opinion is this sport is not a running sport like basketball, so I like the rule of the ACO. Don't cross the line until your bag hits the board being thrown to. After watching the ACO Worlds it was aggravating to watch the ACL Worlds and so many players jumping over the line on every throw. Time to clean up the game and inforce the rules. I know this is not a popular opinion in the ACL. It would be better for the game as more people start watching and playing cornhole as a sport.

[@cornholenoob]

Agreed

[@jamiecollier7173]

Dumb rule! Like you said just like basketball if the bag is released before you cross the line it should be good! And everyone should have the option to do it! Just let them play

[@Patrik_Truelove]

Why have a foul line at all if you are gonna allow a grey area around the line? Just a simple rule, can’t cross the line at any pint until the round is over.

[@cornholenoob]

Amen

[@samiclex6816]

It just need one pro to use it and win and suddenly everybody will start doing it. Don’t know why no one’s brave enough to do it. Maybe cuz you’re standing next to your opponent? Lol

[@cornholenoob]

Yessir

[@3AmericanPie]

FACTS, STOP BEING 🐈YS AND ENFORCE THE RULE. I FEEL THE OFFICIAL ARE INTIMIDATED TO ENFORCE. SMh,,,!🎉

[@cornholenoob]

Would make for interesting viewing lol