Cornhole is a game that is enjoyed by many, especially during the spring and summer when the weather is just right for playing games outside and a little friendly competition.

Cornhole games are also common at fundraisers, backyard bar-be-ques, kids’ parties, and other outside events. Cornhole sets are easy to put up and the game is easy enough so that anyone can learn how to play very quickly. The game can be set up on a lawn, in the backyard, in a driveway, or even in a parking lot at a tail gating party. Aside from being easy to set up, it is also a game that doesn’t require a lot of skills, so that even young children will be able to have fun playing.

Just like any game there are official rules for people to play by that include how the game should be scored, the layout of the court, pitching distances, and the length of the game.

The official rule for how the court is laid out is that there must be 2 boards, and 4 designated pitcher’s box, which help serve the function of foul lines as well. The those of you who play in an unofficial type of environment, it just means that the four feet on each side of the board is where you throw your pitch. If you step outside the boundary, that is defined as the front edge of the board, that is a foul. The two boards need to be about 27 feet apart, which is average throwing distance.

The rules concerning the boards are very specific. Each cornhole should be six inches in diameter. Each board should measure 48″ x 24″ rectangle for best results. The board should be at a 90 degree angle from the ground. The bags that are used for cornhole should be made of a durable material that is double stitched to prevent the corn feed from spilling out. It should weight about 15 or 16 ounces once finished. The ACO (American Cornhole Officials) recommend the board be made of 1/2″ plywood to ensure that is sturdy enough to use.

Scoring the game is simple. If you throw a cornhole, meaning you land the bag into the hole on the board, you score three points. If landing on the board anywhere except into the hole, you score 1 point. This is called a Woody or Boarder. If the bag is handing off the board, still touching the ground, it does not count. If you land anywhere else, there are zero points to be given.

There are two ways in which you can limit your cornhole game. You can play until one team reaches 21 points, which is common for similar lawn games, such as horse shoes or ladder toss. The other way to score when playing cornhole is to play 13 frames. In this option, the winning team is the one who scores the most out of a possible 156 points. In the event of a tie, cornhole boils down to sudden death. Whichever player throws the better toss, wins the game.

Author Bio: Dave Roth runs the site http://www.outdoorgamecenter.com, a resource site devoted to the game of corntoss. The site features information about cornhole rules, building dimensions, and cornhole sets and boards.

Category: Recreation
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