How to Throw a Flat Bag

[@dzs1945]

Liked your video! Those that play together stay together! Watching from Lancaster, PA. We bought a corn hole set awhile ago. Set it up and grabbed a bag and started chucking! I couldn't even hit the board at first. Never even heard of a flat bag. My aim is to practice throwing a flat bag instead of chucking it! Then try to get it into the hole!

[@ATHikers]

Thank you for the great information. Looking forward to using the techniques you have mentioned.

[@jennifervanderver7735]

You're very welcome sure hope they help

[@GlenSeymour]

Thanks for the vid, hope you guys are doing ok. Having a BD party for my bud and suggested cornholing, we all laughed! So now building boards his wife is making bags gonna have tourney, seems like alot of fun and is a serious sport.

[@saraanne34]

Love y’all’s channel y’all tight me a lot now I’m in a youth league

[@jennifervanderver7735]

That's awesome Evan so glad we could help you!!! We are doing another video this weekend. Is there anything special you would like us to go over??

[@saraanne34]

@@jennifervanderver7735 how to do a roll over please I have not been able to do that

[@xxROEVYxx]

Love the content! I’ve been playing cornhole and horse shoes in local leagues for a few years now and I’ve always thrown by pinching the middle and slinging it (we call it the lantern toss 😂) always worked for me. I don’t see many people throw that way and I wonder why. Seems easier and more consistent in my eyes.

[@christianforeman5511]

From batesville IN go bulldogs keep doing what you guys are doing I love cornhole

[@jennifervanderver7735]

You got that right Go Bulldogs!! Our son is a football player and daughter is a cheer leader!

[@christianforeman5511]

@@jennifervanderver7735 can anyone come play cornhole at that place I forget the name of that restaurant cuz I love it my dads taught me how to play for most my life an I’ve wanted to get into it professionally I ain’t that good yet but getting better then my dad always Ben taught play against hard people

[@jennifervanderver7735]

@@christianforeman5511 you talking about little Charlie's here in Batesville? We go there and play :)

[@christianforeman5511]

@@jennifervanderver7735 yes lol can anyone go play cuz I thought about going but I didn’t know if anyone could just go play

[@jennifervanderver7735]

@@christianforeman5511 you sure can we were just there this past Friday playing outside:)

[@nickkeeney4350]

Jenn , you’re the only person I’ve seen so far that throws like me lol. Well I guess you can say I throw like you. I’ve tried the other way but I’m not know where near consistent with it as I am with the way you hold it.

thank you for this i am french, we have created a corhnole club here maybe a day we come in USA

[@jennifervanderver7735]

That is awesome!!! Thank you for tuning into our channel... hoping you can make it to the US

[@libsrcrazy9634]

Hi. Thanks for the videos. Does she also flick open the fingers at release? Do most pros do the finger extension at release? Ty

[@jennifervanderver7735]

Yes we both do!!! As for other pros I would take a decent guess and say alot of them leave their fingers out and the end to use as a guide

[@alphwinter3913]

How much spin do you put on a bag, and how does increased / decreased spin affect the bag flight, and its landing slide?

[@stevevanderver2130]

Hey Alph, Sorry for the delay in answering. This is a very good question. Obviously you are thinking deep into this just as you should. This is one that the wife and I both had to consult on. A flat bag and more spin definitely go hand and hand. More spin definitely helps out with a flatter bag. It also helps cut through the wind when playing outdoors. But the position of the bag when releasing also is important. If you release the bag at an angle even with a lot of spin, the bag will fly at an angle. So releasing with the palm to the sky with a smooth even opening flick of the fingers is just as important. More spin also helps with a straighter line once it hits on a solid board. Less spin will allow the bag to hook normally to the right. Key words here is solid boards. A flat bag with more spin on a bouncy board will cause your bag to bounce unpredictably. On a fast or bouncy board your best friend will being able to throw that wobbly bag with less spin. More spin and a flat bag can also cause you trouble on a fast board. Learning the technics of a higher pitch, a wobbly bag and even a bag coming in at an angle can help in this instance. Sure hope this helps Alph. If you have any more questions or thoughts on this issue or others just give us a shout. Thanks Steve & Jenn

[@wvu164]

How do you stand ?

[@jennifervanderver7735]

Both of us stand left foot forward and no step!.. We actually have a video coming out real soon and You'll get to see a bit better. We both have a gap between our legs too. I tjrow on the outside he throws on the inside

[@wvu164]

Thank you

[@bquint6843]

Again thanks for taking the time to do this vid. I do have a question. I actually just started about 4 weeks ago and practice as much as possible. I've had some improvement and what seems to be setbacks as well. I seemed to have hit a wall at 4ish ppr. I noticed that the leg you have forward is opposite your throwing hand is this the stance that you recommend I should practice? Currently my forward leg is my throwing side. I'm getting a bit frustrated at my lack of improving and looking for any pointers to help me improve.

[@jennifervanderver7735]

So we actually both throw with our opposite foot forward. Just like your hitting a baseball bat! Don't be frustrated at changing and working with it. We believe it helps with balance and you're able to get your throwing arm in line with the hole sooner.

[@jbohardy]

w/ Steves b/n the legs form I would def hit my own two bags on the back stroke.

[@jennifervanderver7735]

Ha!!!! He totally does more so then not. Also why he doesn't play in jeans lol

[@BrandonP8176]

Should I lock my elbow when I throw?

[@stevevanderver2130]

This may be a personal preference for some. Personally I do to help create consistency. It is something you will have to practice. You do not want to lock it real tight where you are putting to much emphasis on your elbow and locking it. Hopefully this helps. That is one of those hard to explain questions

[@BrandonP8176]

@@stevevanderver2130 Thanks for answering my question, Steve.

[@JosSliv]

I notice that you both put the fill seam to the side of your hand. I always put the seam at the top, facing the board. Is there a reason for this, or just personal preference? Thanks for all the tips.

[@stevevanderver2130]

Way to be observant! For us several things come into play here. First is we definitely Do not like the feel of the seam in our Palm. Which only leaves the front as an option because any other direction does not seem even or balanced. Semetrical if you will. And the other thing for us is then doing the same thing over and over. "Reputation" This was talked about in an earlier video. Thanks for the question and we hope this helps.

[@uscornhole6116]

MadDad Steve replied to your comment below. Thanks!

[@rSpxz1461]

i do what you do its definitely personal preference for sure

[@4bagsandthetruth605]

How can you be reached?

[@uscornhole6116]

4 bags and the truth send us an email at [e-mail]

[@jennifervanderver7735]

You can also send us a personal message on Facebook Steve and Jenn Vanderver

[@devinburk88]

My biggest issue is my release and follow threw

[@jennifervanderver7735]

It makes a really big difference too!!!

[@devinburk88]

@@jennifervanderver7735 any tips to help fix it. Seems like the more I practice the more I think about it

[@theweakestlink1898]

So I had a question on breaking in a bag. Do you guys use fabric softner then tumble dry to break them in? Or do you just throw them with out doing anything to them?

[@jennifervanderver7735]

We have never washed and dried a bag before!! We throw the rap out of them. Not only do you get a lot of practice while doing it you get a feel for different bags.

[@richard8031]

Thank you for the pointers..

[@uscornhole6116]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jennifervanderver7735]

You're very welcome

[@chachee15]

what about super floppy bags

[@trumancoburn3335]

So I can pretty much throw a flat bag. But I just can’t keep it on the board

[@jennifervanderver7735]

Have you tried throwing with more arch?

Good morning could you activate french sub titles please thank you

[@daveferrell1348]

Me and my best friend are about to

[@michaelminnie8925]

Hey guys, love the content. Just curious, how much tension do you have in your arm and elbow during your throw? Also, do you watch your arm at the end of the throw?

[@michaelminnie8925]

Thanks as always!

[@stevevanderver2130]

Hi Michael, As far ae tension in your arm while throwing. We add just enough to keep your arm straight. Too little and you can tend to allow your arm to bend. Too much just doesn't feel normal so that will most likely be a personal choice. Now I do not look at my arm when I throw but I do notice the location of my arm and hand after I have thrown. The location will help me make adjustments if needed. Thanks for the comment and I hope that helps. Steve

[@michaelminnie8925]

@@stevevanderver2130 thanks. I think it will. Take care

[@john10spires77]

Hey

[@leommmm7650]

Shorter intros and quicker transitions might be more helpful

[@jennifervanderver7735]

We try to keep them short as possible sometimes it just doesn't work.

[@leommmm7650]

Jennifer Vanderver oh i gotchu man

[@leommmm7650]

im talking about 0:44 through 1:18 being completely unnecessary

[@vwhisp1394]

Is this a comedy video?