Cornhole Setup and Scoring

[@Reginald-A-Young]

Thank you for a great simple video. Took me a while to find one that wasn't rambling on with useless information

[@MrEdwardCollins]

Thank you for taking the time to produce this (and your other) videos. In summary, I think these four suggestions are the best handicapping options: 1. Allow the weaker player to throw more bags. (4 bags vs. 3, for example.) 2. Allow the weaker player to stand closer to the board. 3. Score more points for the weaker player for their bags on the board and for their cornholes. For example, each bag on the board scores 1.5 points instead of 1. Their cornholes might score 5 points instead of 3. 4. Spot the weaker player a certain amount of points.

[@Joe2Jock]

I'd say those are all solid options Edward!

[@timward62]

We have found with many players waiting at a backyard game, we count every point. Good when games are dragging on and this will reduce wait times.

[@williamdunlop8191]

We do the same thing ! When playing and drinking with family (especially beginners ) Games goes fast and everybody scores something and feels good about themselves

[@arls9430]

The good player takes shots. The bad player drinks beer. 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@kilwirivera2088]

I played last night for the first time with the fellas from work we won $100 won 5 games straight it was a blast I’m hooked

[@KennethSettles]

Great video. Simple and to the point. Thanks.

[@Joe2Jock]

Thanks Kenneth!

[@emerjae64]

This explanation was simple enough. My husband has taken a great liking to this game and I go to support him; however, I did not get how they scored. I thought both teams scored and did not get the canceling out. Thanks.

[@carlnorthcutt8383]

i like when its grass in front of my corn hole i prefer not to shave

[@lazyplumber1616]

Handy cap game...one point for on the board, two points for any part of the bag over the hole and three points in the hole, a bag that bounces on the board may be rethrown one time...regular rules apply for pro player. Pro player goes back to 13 if they go over 21 in any round. Thanks for the video.

[@wallstreetcrash1]

Cheers for posting Joe... Gonna try and get some interest going with this, in the coming spring/summer... KCB... UK.

[@hamsterdunce]

My girlfriend and I are both pretty terrible so we just score normally... if she gets 3 and I get 5, whatever, it's 3 to 5. Also, we allow bounce-ups. Someday we'll get good enough to score the right way! Thanks for the great video.

[@davids5006]

Y'all gotten any better yet?

[@georgerose2986]

The handicap that I use is the better player must land on 21, if they go over, their points go back to 15 and can only go back one time. If they get to or go over 21 again(before the opponent), they win.

[@frednisly2295]

I use the go back to 15 rule as well, however my wife disagrees with it and likes the 21 or more rule

[@charliehill995]

Well done. Good simple guidance. Thank you.

[@wizbromanakajeffthejoykill7635]

Thank you for this! This is for my project.

[@mattburleson2651]

We always play a bust. I never considered it a handicap. But any team to go over 21 drops down to 13. I thought that was how it was played. Its fun to learn more about this game

[@davidwalker6043]

Same, except we go back to 15

[@josiahsalguero]

Oh okay thanks

[@rustynutz4493]

Very Concise, Thank You ! 😬

[@miguelramirez611]

One way we play when it’s a lot of us is we do scoring by 1, 3, 5 . I have a football themed board so it helps regulate the scoring. So the way I do it is 1 point for on the board , 5 points for in the hole, and 3 points for any bag that is “inside the 20”. It’s fun and like I said it speeds up the game a bit.

[@ScottyP1612]

What do u mean inside the 20"?

[@check7684]

His cornhole boards look like football field.

[@ilovemydad1416]

Maybe he means, 20" from the back? Just an assumption.

[@LARRYCAL]

@@ilovemydad1416 he said football themed board so I took as the board has yard lines painted on it maybe 🤷

[@masterdriveroftoyotazupr4164]

for a fair game. each team gets one White guy from Arizona State.

[@ivandorantes7382]

This just shows that there is racism towards white people

[@em7699]

@@ivandorantes7382 funny tho

[@vincenttisdale1059]

Lmmfao

[@oleg2117]

or one black guy from Shitcago

[@masterdriveroftoyotazupr4164]

@@oleg2117 Why? They would suck ass

[@iamtherealcapend]

Every thought of playing cornhole with horseshoe style rules? If it lands on the board, its 1point, if it lands within the rim of the hole, its 2 points, and 3 points if the bag goes into the whole, points are only cancelled out if the your opponents bag physically lands on the your bag like in horseshoes. Just a question.

[@fazep1733]

great video Steve.

[@bibinvpillai1]

Thanks for the presentation

[@ZeroChillInc]

I give up one of my bags and only play with 3 with a handicap.

[@donaldjohnson4634]

How about both teams throw until the first team gets 21 without the minus ✌️

[@cowboys5213]

That's how we play makes it more fun and faster for everyone to play

[@mcleanac3000]

Looks like Arizona. Thank you for the vid, very instructive.

[@Joe2Jock]

Yessir. Chandler to be exact.

[@utilityart]

Funny, I was thinking the same. In Gilbert here.

[@gracida6]

how would you be able to tell, no background all i see is a brick wall

[@chrisimming9454]

@@gracida6 at the end of the video he mentions being in the Phoenix area which narrows it down some :)

[@KINGWAVERLY144K]

Watching this cause I'm about to go hang with my white homies on a farm

[@spencersteffen7882]

Respect

[@segalloyd1249]

Same on god

[@rossmartinez4271]

Bet it was a good ass time

[@philkopeechuk4631]

We usually play with a board points only cancel each other or corn holes cancel each other . So if one team gets a corn hole and the other team gets a board point. Each team gets points

[@ninajiron5488]

Thank you so much for posting this!

[@brodofraggins]

I've played where the better players must throw from behind the back of the board, makes it a little more challenging for them

[@XMrCuervo]

Great GREAT VIDEO 👍 thank you…

[@snoipa_458]

You are the great cornholio

[@Joe2Jock]

I can hear Beavis' laugh as I read that.

[@vicjaramillo9984]

WHAT WE DO TO MAKE IT MORE FUN, IS 1 POINT ON BOARD AND 3 IN HOLE, AND IF U CLEAN AIRMAIL IT IN HOLE IS 6 PTS. ITS LOT OF FUN. AND IF U KNOW A BACK OF APPT OF THE BOAD U TAKE AWAY THAT POING OF THE APPONENT. ITS LOT OF FUN AND SO MUCH EASIER POINT SCORING.

[@latezwilliams1020]

One good handi cap for beginners are if they make it in the hole it's worth double (6) all other rules are the same

[@marcflauto8942]

My friends/family and I always play you must land exactly on 21 and if you go over u go back to 13 and this process can repeat indefinitely until someone gets exactly 21. It makes it fun because you are never out of it. I’ve been part of a lot of games where I’ve been up/down 15 or more points and ending up losing or coming back to win and they were some of the most memorable games I’ve played. It always keeps the inferior team in the game so they don’t lose interest. It also makes you have to practice your shots where you land on the board but don’t try to get it in the hole. Everywhere I’ve ever played has played this way, maybe it’s just an Ohio thing idk. We also play if they game is ever 11 or more to 0 then the game is automatically over and considered a “whitewash” but that’s more so to just try to embarrass our friends who are all super competitive

[@Joe2Jock]

We've done that same format in Colorado for league play at times as well. I personally don't care for it too much aside from casual games as I think letting the inferior team stay in the game is similar to giving out ribbons to everyone haha. I'd rather come up with a fair "handicap" and then play regular scoring to 21 or beyond. You can score 40 points in a game and hit the 1-pointers you need to get yourself to 21 and still lose. I also don't like that, for example, if you land on 21 your first throw then they miss the board you have to throw off yourself to not go over. I've seen it way too many times, and have actually lost the league tournament once, because I've thrown off two or three bags to not go over, then they happen to get the last one on or in to stay in it and then luck one on or in to win later in the game. You can't proactively win the game with good throws sometimes in that format.

[@marcflauto8942]

@@Joe2Jock I agree where you’re coming from for sure. I think the better team should win each game no matter how fast that happens and if they go over 21 then good for them. Even more reason they should win. At the most I could see having a win by 2 scoring system, but I’ve never played that way. I know what you mean when u finally get to 21 and still have 2-3 bags left and u have to just chuck them to your partner in kind of a celebratory way and then your opponent gets the last bag on and extends the game and there’s nothing u can do about it. I also don’t play competitively like you in official tournaments. I wish I did. Maybe some day. All my cornhole games are just vs friends and families at summer gatherings, so really just a few months a year and not as much as I’d like. Cornhole is one of my favorite things about summer and beating your friends/family is such a sweet feeling. Prolly not as good as winning in a real tournament tho. Anyway, great videos, keep them coming. I never knew how people would get that nice smooth spin that slides right into the hole until your saw your up close video that shows your release in slow mo. Awesome job!

[@Stryyder1]

Crappy backyard rules that intend to level the playing field between skill sets but it doesn't. It makes it retarded because at the end people throw bags to miss. If you have weaker players spot them points. People will never get better with those rules.

[@marcflauto8942]

@@Stryyder1 people don't take it as seriously as me or your point would be valid

[@bunkerpeakoutdoors5717]

​@Stryyder1 how wont players get better playing that way? Controlled throwing, matching points and overall more throws

[@Afflictionx28]

The handicap I’ve played with is, I only get 1/2 a point for every bag on the board and 2 points for anything in the hole, however I can only keep points if they are a whole number, meaning if I get 3 on the board that would be 2 1/2 points, but I only get 2 points leaving out the 1/2 point.

[@jessiemijarez8069]

Actually if you get 3 on the board that would be 1 1/2 points, which you would only get 1 point. Correct?

[@ertieg1348]

What happens if someone throws a shot that bounces off ground, then onto the board and knocks off existing bags that were sitting on the board?

[@Joe2Jock]

I'm not 100% sure, but I believe the bag that was knocked off would be replaced as closely as possible to where it was and the bag that hit the ground would be removed from the board if it had stayed on.

[@THEFITNESS411]

Cornhole is a great backyard game. Thx 👍

[@dantetv9846]

Thank you!

[@drake34ish]

We sometimes play like you would washers... one point on the board two for a leaner and three in the hole. And who ever is closer gets the points... makes it easy for the kids and all...

[@Joe2Jock]

I like it!

[@waynemainor6206]

My neighbor has this game and it it very loud when the bags hit the board. Is there a way to soundproof the boards.

[@Joe2Jock]

Hi Wayne - a few suggestions. If he's playing on a hard surface he could set the boards on carpet. He can even cut it the size of the throwing box. Using thicker wood for the top or putting cross braces under the boards helps with vibration, sound, and makes the boards play better - albeit heavier. He could also use some type of foam or sound deadener on the underside of the top sheet. Last thing would be to try different bags. Some of them are a little quieter due to different fill material.

[@leafinitup1]

How do you determine who stands on what side of the board? It seems that the right handed player with their right hand closest to the board has an advantage because it’s a straighter throw rather than a diagonal throw

[@Joe2Jock]

Good question. Typically it doesn't matter as long as your partner stands directly in line with you on the other end. That way if all players are right handed you have one partner whose arm is on the outside and one whose arm is on the inside for each team. In singles you walk directly in line down and back so one round your throwing arm is on the inside, next it's on the outside. If you're playing a multi-game match then after one game the teams should switch sides, then switch ends after the next game etc.

[@leafinitup1]

@@Joe2Jock thank you

[@StrungOutOutdoors]

What about knocking in other plays bags or knocking them off the board etc?

[@Joe2Jock]

Essentially it's as described in the video - it's what is on the board or in the hole after all 8 bags have been thrown. So if you knock yours in it counts for you, and if they knock yours in it counts for you. Knock your own bag off it's off. If they knock yours off it's off. So simply wait til the end of the round and tally what's on or in for each team regardless of how it got there.

[@Momokawayum]

a handicap i use when playing with younger children that don't yet have the arm strength to throw the 1 lb bag as far is to allow them to step closer for the throw. I will sometimes step even further back.

[@LARRYCAL]

Well the official rules allow children handicapped people and elderly to throw from 21 feet.

[@coldfire2812]

My wife and I play this in the backyard frequently; the way we handicap the game is : she moves up to a mark that is 24 feet away from the board with 6 bean bags and I move to 50 feet and blindfold myself throwing only two bean bags. Very fun game. .

[@Joe2Jock]

Seems about fair lol

[@coldfire2812]

@@Joe2Jock nice video by the way!

[@SmartSaleNZ]

The handicap system we use is based on past performance. So player one may play off scratch, player 2 off 4; versus player 3 on 3 and player 4 on 5 resulting in TEAM A having a handicap of 4 and TEAM B having a handicap of 8 resulting in TEAM B having a net handicap of 4. So at the start of the game TEAM A would start from zero, whilst TEAM B would start on 4 (hope that makes sense)

[@Joe2Jock]

I like it but want to clarify - do they start with the handicap each round? Like when you play ghost? Or for the race to 21 they get a 4 or whatever head start? I actually like a handicap each round like ghost :-)

[@SmartSaleNZ]

@@Joe2Jock The beauty is it lends itself to both depending on the actual skills involved. For casual play we tend to use it as bonus points in the race to 21 but if the difference is to great we swap to each round. This allows even beginners to play competitively against top players. Keeps you on your game if you are giving away 9 or 10 points each round

[@Joe2Jock]

@@SmartSaleNZ I like it!!

[@Cpt..]

I've been playing cornhole for about a week now and our rules are pamd on 21 to win go over goes back to 15

[@blood55528]

EXCELLENT EXPLANATION

[@coreysieminowski9474]

We just count every bag as points . Keep the game short and fun . 4 bagger ends the game . Two for leaning over the hole 1 for on the board . Players with less power count a bounced bag on the board

[@ewing21139]

I did'nt hear you say that the front edge of the board should be 4 to 5 inches off the ground .

[@Joe2Jock]

I didn't George, good catch. BUT ACO official rules are 3-4", not 4-5"

[@9999Trent]

When me and my buddy play against the girls. We us 3 bags and they get all 4 bags it makes it really hard on us and we have to get right on 21 or bust and go back to 15

[@HectorSalamnca]

If you're a regular player against someone good, just track your points cumulatively to keep it close

[@2WheelDyl]

So say it's 20-20. Both players have there 4 bags to throw. Would it be at the end of that round whoever has more points or how does that work? Thank you!

[@Joe2Jock]

Correct. First player at 21 points or more at the end of a round wins. So you both have to throw all 4 bags through the end of the round, and whoever is ahead at that point wins.

[@Joe2Jock]

Sorry my first reply on my cell phone was a disaster haha.

[@2WheelDyl]

@@Joe2Jock All good! Thanks for the reply back and have a great weekend 👍🏼

[@chillbruh796]

Those camera cut tho😂🔥😂

[@Zapdeux]

Seriously hahaha I almost closed the video each time it faded like that because I thought the video had ended 😂😂😂😂

[@edtherockhound9944]

Me n the wife just got our boards and started practicing haha it gets pretty competitive at the family cookouts and she needs some practice she throws like her softball pitch and I want her to practice working on a slow pitch softball style she throws to fast at bad angles etc

[@Joe2Jock]

You may have seen it but I do have a video on throwing technique that might help her. You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGKTnnWkath5mZI

[@ScottWConvid19]

What I do for a handicap is take the average score from the lesser player of three games and subtract that from 21 and have them start with that score. So if they lost 6-21, 8-21, 4-21 then they average score is 6. They'll get a handicap of 15 which brings them to a very even playing field. I like some of your ideas and some in the comments. Thanks for the upload. 👍🏼

[@Joe2Jock]

Cool idea! Thanks!

[@spike1056]

should a bag throwed short of board be removed out of play or leave and keep playing

[@Joe2Jock]

Usually I would if you're thinking about it sitting there or if it somewhat bounced up near the front of the board. But you do not have to unless it actually bounced ON the board.

[@rotica87]

Hi can it be minus? Let say team A have 4 bags on the board, and team B (cancelation team) have 4 bags in the hole? So 4-12?or still 0?

[@Joe2Jock]

In an official game team B would be up 8-0 in that case. 12 for them but 4 were canceled out by the 4 bags of team A so they net 8 points. Only one team ever scores in a round.

[@davidporter8241]

Could you comment on types of finishes? I hate playing on my friends boards he uses a pored epoxy finish. To me that are overly sticky and the bags don’t slide easily.

[@Joe2Jock]

I honestly don't know much about the different finishes. My boards have a matte look but play medium fast, but I can't remember what I used on them it's been so long haha. This link might be useful. www.slickwoodys.com/blogs/cornhole-boards/how-to-finish-a-cornhole-board?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz4XB58Cj7AIVxMDACh3F0wJXEAAYASAAEgJJc_D_BwE

[@zacsontag9954]

i love cornhole but i dont has any handicaps when i play i just beat the people by a lot and it’s much more satisfying

[@Joe2Jock]

There you go! That's the best way to do it :-)

[@ScottWConvid19]

I just tell them that they're handicapped until they get better🤷‍♂️

[@noahnoori1422]

3:40 for my brother

[@brianking7998]

What happens if I get 2 right on the rim of the hole. The opponent hits mine in. Does that count for 6 points me?

[@Joe2Jock]

The two of yours that went in would count for you, and then it would depend on what happened to his bag to determine how many net points you have. If he knocked two of yours in and his stayed on the board that would be one for him - so net 5 to you. If his bag also fell in when he knocked your two in it would be net 3 for you, and if he made yours and his flew off the board you'd be net 6.

[@alexh1085]

We play like a basketball style 21...if u go over 21pts then u bust and have to go back to 15...

[@Joe2Jock]

I like it for a casual handicapped game! One of the leagues I played in was that way, except it wasn't a handicapped league haha. In that case I'm not an advocate for that type of scoring.

[@theonenonlyturtle]

We play the same way except we go back down to 11

[@hobiemilligan1473]

@@Joe2Jock we always went back to 13.

[@simplyactive8324]

Once someone busts and goes back to 15 can they keep throwing? Or do you play that the round is then done since someone busted?

[@sterlingwallstrum8975]

I am hosting a tournament soon, utilizing a timing system. 15 or 20 minute games OR first to 21 points. Thoughts?

[@Joe2Jock]

I actually like a timed game concept to keep things moving! Can't think of too many downsides other than you'll always have someone who feels rushed and will complain that they would have played better in the regular format. But there will always be complainers no matter what you do.

[@sterlingwallstrum8975]

@@Joe2Jock Grate, Thanks for the Feedback. Hey, do you know what happens in a forfeit? Does one team get zero, other 21?

[@Joe2Jock]

@@sterlingwallstrum8975 I believe so. I've seen it done that way in volleyball tournaments. Not sure about cornhole but it makes sense. Only tough thing is if they only forfeit one game or two. Then the team they forfeited to gets a big point advantage. You could see how many they scored against the other teams and average that and say that's the point differential, IF points for / against is something you're using.

[@sterlingwallstrum8975]

@@Joe2Jock Yeah that was my thought too much point advantage. I like your idea of using average. I will let you know how it goes!

[@sterlingwallstrum8975]

Hey! Just to follow up, our tournament went great! 35 teams swiss rounds to a smal bracket, timed games worked great!

[@doctor41baller]

If a team throws first do they always throw first throughout the whole game?

[@Joe2Jock]

No, whichever team / player scores points throwing one direction will throw first the next throw. So if Team A player throws to start the game, but Team B scores 3 points after the first 4 bags then Team B will throw first back the other direction. If Team B continues scoring and is ahead 15-3, but Team A scores 1 point throwing one direction then Team A would throw first the other direction even though they're losing 15-4 at that point. Hope that helps!

[@dannyh9010]

Seems the easiest way to handicap is for the lower level player to get spotted 1 or more points per round.

[@MrTaylormade2448]

I have a question, if the first bag is thrown, hits the grounds and is up against the front of the board and my 2nd bag is thrown, is hanging off the board but is resting on the bag (First throw) in front of the board. Technically that bag isn't touching the ground so is it a point?

[@Joe2Jock]

That is a GREAT question and I honestly have no idea haha. But my guess is that it does count.

[@johnnydoe66]

If my wife isn't playing too well, I will handicap myself by either playing lefthanded (I am righthanded) or only count the 3 pointers.

[@leeezzy2tymes478]

Well u better than me I’m too competitive she gone have to suffer😂

[@johnnydoe66]

@@leeezzy2tymes478 To be honest I only let her win a little

[@Nweran]

What if I have one on the board and then I throw my 2nd bag and it hits the 1st and both go in the whole

[@Joe2Jock]

They both count as in!

[@NRB_75]

So if a team goes over 21 and has 2 bags left can that team still score points with those 2 bags or is the turn over?

[@Joe2Jock]

That team can keep piling on points so that the other team can't catch them. Remember there is no land on 21 rule, and it's the first to 21 or more at the END of a round, meaning when all bags have been thrown.

[@tseverman]

We play the same count of scoring but we do a Wash of points. The red team lands one in the whole and two on the board - 5pts. The blue team lands 2 in the whole and 1 on the board - 7pts. Then you Wash points from the score. Because blue team had 2 in the whole and red 1 that means 1 of each washes leaving Red team with now hole count and blue team with one and the same for the board. So, in the end, the red team ends up with 1pt and the blue team with 3pts.

[@reginasaafir8010]

What happens if your bag hits two other bags on the board and all three go in the hole?

[@Joe2Jock]

All three count as in! Basically all bags on the board are "live" until the round is completed by both players.

[@sblue1430]

Question: If a player's toss knock another player's bag off the board does that knocked off bag no longer count for the score of that round?

[@Joe2Jock]

Correct! Only bags on the boards or in the hole at the completion of a round count for scoring.

[@gilbertk8903]

To handicap the game only allow the better player to throw three bags and the lesser player will throw four.

[@niroge09]

Question, bag hits another bag knocks it in the hole, is that 3 points?

[@Joe2Jock]

Yes, 3 points for the bag that got knocked in.

[@deanmartin7593]

Does the position of the bags only count at the end of each round? If someone gets a bag on the board but the other player knocks it off with their throw for example.

[@Joe2Jock]

Correct. If you throw your first bag on the board and your opponent knocks it off with the next throw you are back at zero. Points are only tabulated based on what is on the board and in the hole at the end of a round.

[@deanmartin7593]

@@Joe2Jock thanks for clarifying

[@tracyglover6390]

Thanks for the information. my son in law likes to play to hit 21 right on, if you go over it knocks you back to 15 and you start over from there.

[@drewcofer6871]

Tracy Glover we do if you don’t get exactly 21 you go back to 11

[@kevinschafer7211]

13 here

[@dcaa62817]

If the blue team throws a bag into the hole and the orange team has three bags that land on the board, then they cancel each other out, correct? No points?

[@Joe2Jock]

Correct! In that scenario each team has 3 points on the board or in the hole - net result: zero points.

[@dcaa62817]

Thank you. @@Joe2Jock

[@muserwood]

Played the other day, and they not only said you had to win by two, but and bag that was partially over the hole was worth two. Is this incorrect?

[@Joe2Jock]

Most definitely incorrect according to ACL and ACO rules. No win by two and only 1 or 3 points for any throw. People over the years make up all kinds of goofy rules, but I've never heard either of those for cornhole.

[@muserwood]

@@Joe2Jock Thanks

[@kathrynbraun2073]

Was just watching ACL and trying to understand the scoring of “airmail” shits; is there a unique way of scoring the airmail shot, is it the case where, once called, it must be made or it’s cancelled?

[@Joe2Jock]

As far as I know, unless they're adding in a unique airmail scoring rule for a specific tournament it still counts exactly the same way as any other bag according to ACL rules. Airmail it in - 3 points, try to airmail and land on the board 1 point, try to airmail and miss the board zero points. All with cancelation scoring.

[@Joe2Jock]

Were they actually "calling" their airmail shots as part of the game? Or were they just telling their partner they were planning to try to airmail it?

[@kathrynbraun2073]

Joe2Jock that WAS the question-if there was “extra” for the making, if there was penalty for not making it...I think you answered my question. Thanks much

[@ousmanetoure7707]

What if I knock my bag on the board in? Do I get extra point?

[@Joe2Jock]

Not "extra points" per se, but the bag you knocked in does count as in for 3 at that point. The max you can ever get is 12 pts in one round of you got all of yours in and your opponent had no bags in or on the board.

[@Joe2Jock]

Sometimes part of the strategy is putting your bags on the board where they block your opponent but close enough you can knock them in later.

[@barefootpirate]

My father and I play whatever points we make, we keep.. just goes quicker and we can play more games. like best out of five. Also, when you mentioned first to 21 -say I'm at 20 pts and I score one in the hole to score 23 I still win right?

[@Joe2Jock]

The official rule is the first person / team to end a round (important distinction) at 21 points or more. So yes, if both have 20 for example - you throw the entire round, and if you would have gained 6 points in the round you would win because you're easily over 21. There is no rule that you have to land ON 21, although some leagues adopt that rule (which I don't care for personally).

[@barefootpirate]

@@Joe2Jock btw my family comes from a huge horseshoe background and this Cornhole seems to have taken over probably because it's more attractive to the younger generation. I just wish there were more horseshoe players out there!

[@Joe2Jock]

@@barefootpirate Horseshoes looks like fun as well! Seems cornhole might be a bit more portable and less invasive on your shins haha. Still a great game!

[@robertbutler8004]

The best way to handicap a good player is they must use a blindfold!!

[@fireman66767]

If I have mine on the board and they knock mine off the board do I keep my point or lose it?

[@Joe2Jock]

You would lose that point. It's bags on the board or in the hole at the end of the round. So you could try to knock people off if you want.

[@fireman66767]

Thank you

[@jackfrost413]

Is there a mercy rule like 15-0 or something?

[@Joe2Jock]

In official tournaments - no. But you could certainly do it in a backyard game if you want :-)

[@Fupachu]

Skip to 2:57 for the juicy stuff

[@patriotxero1776]

We play with a “bust” rule. Where you have to finish on exactly 21. If you “bust” over 21 you recycle back to 15.

[@Joe2Jock]

That one, in my opinion, is good for casual play to make the game more even when one player is much better. But it's a terrible format for league play :-)

[@patriotxero1776]

@@Joe2Jock Yeah, just a bunch of Army guys and gals hanging out around the barracks trying to have a little fun.

[@Joe2Jock]

@@patriotxero1776 right on brother. Thank you for your service and stay safe. Glad you're getting to play!

[@sirbobdesign]

27 from front to front... got it

[@Thackula]

We’ve been playing this all wrong... 2 points if it hangs over the hole, no cancellation scoring, must win by 2, and my favorite.... wait for it.... you can step one foot past the front when throwing. I’ve been doing it this way so long I thought it was by the book! Ha! I’m about to piss everyone off at the next bbq

[@jamesd3168]

Nope, still didn't explain it enough. Player 1 throws, and it slides by the hole, but doesn't slide in. Obviously that's one point. Then player 2 throws, his bag slides and knocks player 1's bag in the hole. Does that count? Who gets that point?

[@Joe2Jock]

James, I've added a very detailed response in the description. Yes it counts for player 1. All that matters is what is in the hole or on the board at the END of the round, regardless of who threw it. If you knock your opponent's bag in it counts for them. If you knock your own in it counts for you, etc. Just count what is in or on at the end of the round for both teams and that net is the score. That's why I said "ends up in the hole" and "ends up on the board" when describing it. There are lots of strategies for trying to knock your own in or avoid knocking theirs in, etc. Hopefully that clears up any confusion. And suggestion for the future, please don't start a comment on a video that people work hard to create to try to help people with "Nope." It's a really snide and belittling response.

[@randyc8171]

What happens if a bag hits a fly in the air ? If it kills the fly ? If the fly lives ? If the fly lands on the cornhole board ? If the fly just lands on the floor ? If the fly goes through the hole in the cornhole board ? All are questions that I have about the game.

[@bba.by.marilyn]

I have 16 players and only two boards. How do we play a tournament?

[@Joe2Jock]

I wouldn't do traditional scoring with that many players and only two boards. Do you mean two SETS of boards (so four boards) or literally only two boards? I would set up a double elimination bracket for 16 people (can google and find online easily) and play games to 21 where each player gets whatever they throw for each round. So if one player gets two bags on and one in (5) and the other player gets three bags on (3) the score is 5-3 instead of 2-0. Does that make sense? That will keep the games moving along quickly enough. You'll only have 8 games to determine the winners / losers bracket and it could all be done relatively quickly.

[@bba.by.marilyn]

@@Joe2Jock only 2 boards total. We have never played before and we are seniors. Your scoring sounds like it might work and move the games along. But still only two players at a time right? So 8 teams of 2. Sorry but thanks so much for your help.

[@Joe2Jock]

@@bba.by.marilyn If you're doing two person teams then you'd only need an 8 team double elimination and it will go much faster. I was thinking it was an individual tournament. So with teams of two - one partner at each end on the same side of the boards (one partner is on the right side as he/she looks at the far end and one is on the left side), the team that scored the most points in the previous round would throw first, and players always alternate throws. Team with most points in previous round throws one, then the other team, etc.

[@bba.by.marilyn]

@@Joe2Jock So now I have 20 people. Will play 2 people at each end. Team A one on each end and Team B same bur on other side of the boards. Is that right? Player A1 will throw green, then Player B1 will throw, once they add the score then it will be Team A2 throws green and then Team B2 will throw blue then add up the score. So 4 people always playing.. ?? s

[@Joe2Jock]

@@bba.by.marilyn That's correct - you got it!

[@paulyr2948]

What if u knock off the opponents bag? Do they lose the point?

[@Joe2Jock]

Yes they do!

[@paulyr2948]

Thanks for the fast reply..

[@TheNumber1jedi]

My brother and I will play bust if we are playing inexperienced people, while they just have to get first to 21.

[@muzikmon2267]

They've already did plenty of tests and videos of 1/2 in top versus 3/4.. THERE WAS NO NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE EVEN IN SLOW MOTION!! If you use 1/2-in It's a good idea to put a cross brace on the back which most people forget.. The company go sports puts a cross brace on their 1/2 birch plywood top with oak finish. Not to mention 1/2, and the smaller legs make it much lighter to carry around than the big bulky 3/4-in with no cross brace. 1/2 in is the way to go.. I DID TONS AND TONS OF RESEARCH ON THIS..

[@vickymurray3869]

The best player wear an eyepatch....

[@debidavis6164]

Where can we buy Joe2Jock T-shirts?

[@Joe2Jock]

You're the first one to ask - so thanks! I had a handful made for shooting videos. Hopefully the channel will continue to grow and I'll be able to offer merchandise at some point :-)

[@debidavis6164]

Joe2Jock Darn it! Thanks for your quick response. I’ll keep checking.

[@fishinfool7545]

We play if you go over 21 you bust and go back to 15

[@cory8791]

Is there a penalty for not hitting the board or a slide off ? Thanks

[@Joe2Jock]

No penalty, just no points for that bag!

[@dannyh9010]

Taunting ridicule by your opponent.

[@robbaguilar]

Handicap better player 3 (hole) or 0; lesser player 3 (hole) 2or1 (on board) or 0

[@Joe2Jock]

I like that idea!

[@RadioReprised]

If we don't want to walk, we stand at each end and throw all 8 bags to the other guys end. First one to 8 in the hole wins, loser goes first, best of 5.

[@randypennell369]

For a handicap game you throw 3 bags and let your opponent throw 4.

[@Joe2Jock]

I like it Randy! Is that an official ACO means of handicapping or one you use?

[@randypennell369]

@@Joe2Jock Just one I use playing my grand kids.

[@gomezadams9900]

I have never heard of this game before but it sounds a lot like a variation of horse shoes.

[@dannyh9010]

I call it horseshoes for drunk people. 🤪

[@brianhooper8563]

@@dannyh9010 i though horseshoes was for drunk people?lol