How to improve your cornhole game

[@mattjr35]

Never heard of virtual cornhole, I’m going to look into it. Thank you

[@MikesBags]

Rebel Bag Co is starting up a virtual league on their Facebook fan group page. It starts on Saturday 5/21. facebook.com/groups/702661594247224/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

[@trevorpeterson8433]

A fun variation on the ghost game is to use 2 dice and roll them each round and use that score for your ghost score. Thanks for the vid!

[@dinh71]

I've only gotten into cornhole for a little over a year now, and I actually really enjoy practicing. My family and friends, who aren't into cornhole, thinks I'm kinda nuts for throwing these silly bags for sometimes an hour, all by myself. Perhaps I am, but, whatever, I just enjoy really enjoy it!

[@MikesBags]

My family thinks I'm nuts for recording videos of me throwing bags. 🤣🤣🤣

[@dinh71]

@@MikesBags Tell your family that there are many nut cases that enjoy and appreciate your videos 😀

[@MikesBags]

🤣

[@CornholeSteve]

@@MikesBags I record some of my practice sessions too. I go back and look at my mechanics.

[@MikesBags]

Video is a great resource and it's so easy to do with all of us having cell phones. For some reason, most people over look it.

[@zman3355]

Great tips, Mike. Playing a game against myself and switching sides before each throw really helps with in game strategy. I'll use a number of different bags since you never know how or what your opponent throws. And Scoreholio is great.

[@MikesBags]

It's tough playing a game against yourself because you know what you are trying to do with both sets of bags.

[@scottvriethoff6633]

Scroholio helped me find my first tournament. I can’t wait for Monday!

[@MikesBags]

Good luck!

[@CornholeSteve]

@@MikesBags true, but I’m trying to win from both sides and that throw from the other side can leave an angle that might not be able to be duplicated from the same side.

[@MikesBags]

You are correct. Plus, a good blocker bag is actually one that is blocking the other side of the board. I just get tired of stepping back and forth across the board.

[@kmac8101]

Great information here, a must for those looking to "start" to get better. I like that you devoted this to a lot of basic training ideas and kept advanced skills for separate videos. Keep up the great content Mike- appreciate your sharing of knowledge!

[@MikesBags]

👊

[@billprocter942]

Love the idea of going live on Facebook. I play a game called crazy eights. Basically I add up my bag score at the end of each round. The idea is to get eight or more. The game ends when you throw less than eight. The idea is to raise the bottom into my game versus the top end of my game. Appreciate the video as always.

[@MikesBags]

I love the sound of crazy eights. I'm going to give that a try this week. Thanks for sharing.

[@puggythefresh1585]

My sports coach used to say while your enjoying your weekend your opponent is practicing, while your playing video games your opponent is practicing etc. it was a good point and good advice to keep practicing at what you do

[@anooseholay]

I bought my first set of corn hole boards from cornhole solutions in 3/4” and I think they’re made incredibly well. Great video.

[@MikesBags]

I love my Cornhole Solutions boards. They are great boards. I've had no issues with them.

[@jc525exc]

Thanks for all the good info. I know how much hard work goes into making a video- so Kudo to you.

[@MikesBags]

Thanks!

[@BanjoAddict]

you have a great page mike! lots of info and the videos is very well done!

[@MikesBags]

Thank you!

[@illestspoken9494]

Great advice and great channel! There's not a lot of competitive leagues in my area so I love the idea of a virtual league.

[@MikesBags]

Virtual leagues are fun. They are becoming more popular. I wish Scoreholio would add a virtual league feature to their app.

[@billm5287]

Great video Mike, thank you for all the tips and your videos definitely have help me with my game. Keep the great work.

[@MikesBags]

Thanks!

[@djolife1407]

I love your videos and scoreholio too!

[@MikesBags]

Thanks!

[@MrPada1641]

the training board is totally worth it.It has improved my shot .Also I can use it indoors and always practice

[@MikesBags]

I use mine indoors a lot during the winter.

[@MrPada1641]

@@MikesBags I throw mine from the office through the dinning room to the kitchen

[@MikesBags]

I throw from my son's bedroom through the hall and into my bedroom. lol

[@FuJonesy41]

Thanks Mike. I never knew how to use the Deca Game mode!!

[@MikesBags]

You're welcome. Glad I could help.

[@DanielLabelle-lv5tr]

I do a tournament style play with round robin and playoffs with all my bags. One bag against another. after repeating a few times it will give me an idea which bags I throw better. i make sure to play them almost the same amount of times.

[@salembeeman370]

Thanks Mike. Great info for us Noobs.

[@MikesBags]

You're welcome. I've got plans for more videos like this so keep an eye for them.

[@DF.04]

Great vid, keep it up! had a chance to see what the reynolds carpet bags feel like and they feel amazing btw. Big template and nice fill size not to floppy but wasn't broken in yet

[@MikesBags]

I haven't thrown the Carpet Bags yet. Several people have told me the same thing about them. They all love them. I'm going to have to get a set soon and try them out.

[@DF.04]

@@MikesBags I bought em for my pops, so if I can travel back down and get some film I’ll send it to you so you can see.

[@blakeseibert7475]

Some great advice Mike! I'm out breaking in my new incinerators right now.

[@MikesBags]

The Incinerators get better the more they break in.

[@blakeseibert7475]

@@MikesBags they are certainly stiff as board when you get them lol

[@logan6931]

Awesome tips!

[@marioaszwswswwzswwwsvaldez6618]

I really like the video great info. I’m interested learning how to roll bags and pushing

[@spclopez]

Great Video man.

[@MikesBags]

Thanks!

[@jdk050507]

The frustration was palpable when you had an 80 in round 8 and knew you could hit 100 but threw 2 off the hole in round 9 . I died a little inside myself. Great vid. Subscribed!

[@MikesBags]

The added pressure of the camera didn't help. I really wanted to hit 100. Round 9 was the first time I started to think about it. If I didn't know the score and was just throwing, I don't think I would have thrown this bags off.

[@jdk050507]

@@MikesBags the pressure of the game can be insane. I do good in practice but crumble in games.

[@patrickmckernan7122]

Hi Mike, I love your videos. What do you think about someone transition from complete backyard underhand thrower to the flat toss? I was wondering about shortening the distance to say 17-20 feet and then moving the boards back as my accuracy improves. When I try the flat bag toss I tend to go way right/left at 27 feet. Thanks.

[@MikesBags]

That is a great way to transition. I have recommended that exact plan to others before. The other thing you can do is take the board away and just throw the bags on the ground. That way you can focus on the flat bag and nothing else.

[@FrontRowGuideService]

Like the advice thank you!!

[@BriansKitchen]

I’m up to Ghost 5 but struggle to beat it. Consistency in my throwing technique is where I am struggling. The hard part is I can’t tell if I’m off until once it leaves my hand. I can’t tell if I am consistently doing something wrong when my throw is off.

[@davevanetten6620]

Thanks for the reply, makes sense ! Dave

[@davevanetten6620]

Hey Mike, Liked and subscribed! I was wondering, does anyone mix their bags?? Different speeds and stickiness?? Allowing the person to pick what bag might work best for shot required?? Thanks Dave

[@MikesBags]

Thank you for the support! The rules do not allow you to mix bags. All four bags have to be the same materials, color, design, etc.

[@joshuacasey460]

What are those built in boards made of? We don't have anything like that in my area of the country that I'm aware of. I have only played on scoreholio where I live. Great content!

[@MikesBags]

Those are concrete boards. A lot of the new parks around here have them.

[@stevenfontenot5893]

Mike, I love your channel and I've actually patterned my throwing style after yours. I've been playing cornhole for about a year, but I'm still averaging a 4/5 ppr, even with throwing at least 100 practice bags a day. How long have you been throwing and how long did it take for you to get your average up above an 8/9? Thx!

[@MikesBags]

I've been throwing for a long time but I've taken it more seriously for about 3 years now. Where are you losing points each round? Is it bags going off the board? If so, are they off the back or the side or short? Or are you consistently putting 4 bags on but struggling to get them in the hole?

[@stevenfontenot5893]

@Mike's Bags My biggest issue is left to right accuracy. I recently purchased a set of skinny boards in the hopes they will force me to increase my accuracy. I'll slide 3 bags right up the middle into the hole, then the next round I'll throw 3 bags off to the right and left sides.

[@MikesBags]

Do you step when you throw? Obviously, there are inconsistencies in your throw. Whether it's the step, stance, arm swing, release, grip, target, etc. The first step is to find the problem. My recommendation is to record yourself throwing from different angles. After each throw, give the camera a thumbs up for a good throw or a thumb to the side the bag goes off. Then watch the video of the throws and see if you can find what is different about the misses. Small differences with the throw make a big difference at the board. For example, if you release the bag a 1/4 inch to the left of where you should, it could be a foot or more off by the time it gets to the board.

[@stevenfontenot5893]

@Mike's Bags Will do. Greatly Appreciated!

[@CornholeWithAdrenaline]

Hey Mike, great advise. I love Scoreholio. I do have a question for ya. I bought a set of boards online. They were completely built, but never finished (sanded, poly ect.), so I took them to work so my maintenance crew can finish them for me. Do you have any recommendations on how to practice at home while my boards are at work?

[@MikesBags]

You can practice airmails. Find something that is about the same size as the hole and set it 30 feet away. Just be sure that the edges are smooth or you will destroy your bags. The other thing you can do is mark a spot about 28 feet away and practice hitting it. That's about where you want your bag to land on the board.

[@CornholeWithAdrenaline]

@@MikesBags yup, I have an airmail box.

[@kevinduschek6892]

Why is no1 comparing cornhole boards? I’m thinking of buying some boards and can’t find anyone reviewing boards.

[@MikesBags]

I would love to but the cost makes it impossible. I do plan on doing a review of the Cornhole Solutions boards that I use.

[@ATGbowling856]

This is stuff I already know

[@MikesBags]

I get that. I have a diverse group of viewers which makes it impossible to create a video that is applicable to everyone. If there is some specific content that you are looking for, reach out to me. I'm always looking for new ideas. 👊

[@gavinhousend4654]

Mike, how would I find one of these virtual cornhole groups?

[@MikesBags]

Most of them are through Facebook. Just search virtual cornhole on Facebook and you will find several groups.

[@Mr.0_O_GE3]

What are some good starter bags with different ratings?

[@MikesBags]

The B3 Coyote, Swag Bags Chaos, Brotherhood Guardian are great options. Those three bags are similar speeds that are perfect for beginners. If you are looking for a faster option, the B3 Ranger, Swag Bags Ruby and Southwest Hex are great options. I always recommend not buying the most expensive bags until you figure out what bags fit your throw.

[@truthh8322]

Practice in winter is easier said than done

[@MikesBags]

I throw outside all year long. The way I see it, if I can handle the cold and wind of the winter weather, then playing indoors will be easy.

[@anthonyt.walker5482]

Is that 27 ft between the boards? Doesn’t look like it but hard to tell. I was practicing at about 23 ft. Now that I’ve realized it was supposed to be 27ft, I can’t keep it on the board anymore.

[@MikesBags]

Yes, the boards are 27 ft apart. Several things that could help you. Make sure your bags aren't landing too far up the board. Try to land them about a foot from the bottom of the board. If that's not it, then you may need to put more loft on your throw so that they land softer. Lastly, you may want to try a slower bag. Hope some of that helps.

[@anthonyt.walker5482]

@@MikesBags thanks for the reply! I later realized that the boards I’ve been practicing on are only 3ft long. I’m going to have to buy some decent, regulation sized boards.

[@MikesBags]

That would make a big difference and explain why the bags aren't staying on the boards.

[@chadwhick6919]

Mike me and my brother are competitive and we just started corn hole this summer and he has his throw down pretty good. Im struggling to get my throw down. I try spinning and I my bags are left to right all the time I have to aim for the edge of the board for it might spin to the right and goes off the board. How can I make adjustments to get my bag to hit middle of board and sink them?

[@MikesBags]

This is tough to answer without seeing the throw. The orientation of the bag in the air is the most likely reason that your bag is going left to right across the board. If the bag is angled with the left side lower than the right, it will kick/cut across the board when it lands. Slower materials will kick more than faster so changing to a faster bag will reduce the kick across the board but it will probably lead to the bag flying off the back of the board. Typically, a harder thrown bag will kick more. So try adding a little more loft on your throw to get the bag to land softer. You may have to land the bag a little deeper on the board to compensate for the softer throw. The best solution is to work on a flatter bag in the air. Hope this helps.

[@chadwhick6919]

@@MikesBags thanks Mike I appreciate your feed back. I understand what your saying im going pull the corn hole boards out and try to do what your saying. The boards im using are old and have a horrible bounce when bags hit the board. so I ordered some new heavy duty boards and I hope the bounce isn't a factor. I did try lifting and it did work but im trying get the throw down first.

[@MikesBags]

To get rid of the bounce, you need to add a 2X4 support in the middle of the board. The pro style boards will have at least one brace, some of them have 2 braces.

[@chadwhick6919]

@@MikesBags thank you sir!!

[@MrPada1641]

whats the best airmail practice.I have the box and training board..

[@MikesBags]

Both work great for airmails.

[@UTTLo07]

Mike, Any chance on getting an invite to the virtual league?

[@MikesBags]

There are several virtual cornhole groups on Facebook. Jump in to one of those. They will have tournaments running most the time.

[@CarsenStevers21]

i guess i’m very elite. i throw level 5 blocks a lot and collect them too lol

[@MikesBags]

You are elite, if you can collect level 5 blocks. I can throw level 5 blocks but the collecting of them is a different story. Lol

[@danielwagner6290]

Score Hoiio is $20 a year in 2023.

[@MikesBags]

They raised the price but I still think it's worth it.

[@Hawa11Five0h]

Can you give me some of your cornhole bags? Would you like to donate them to me?😬

[@jamesheath5825]

Bend over FJB