The Playbook
Rules, scoring, tournaments, leagues, and the math behind every rating. Kept current.
Cornhole Bags: Buying Guide and Bag Types
Pick the right cornhole bags. Slick vs sticky sides, fill types, regulation weight, and what an ACL stamp actually means.
New to the boards? This one covers everything the rest of the playbook builds on.
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Fundamentals
Cornhole Rules & Setup
Official cornhole rules: boards 27 feet apart, bags 15–16 oz, 21 points to win. Full setup guide with dimensions, distances, and gameplay rules.
Cornhole Scoring Explained
How to score cornhole: bag in the hole = 3 points, bag on the board = 1 point. Learn cancellation scoring, bust rules, and how BagTrax tracks it all.
Metrics
Cornhole Stats That Matter
Track the cornhole stats that matter: bags in percentage, points per round, and differential. BagTrax breaks down your game so you can get better.
Understanding ELO Ratings in Cornhole
How BagTrax calculates ELO ratings for cornhole. Understand rank tiers from Rookie to Legend, how ratings change per game, and how to climb the leaderboard.
Tournaments
Cornhole Tournament Formats
Compare cornhole tournament formats: single elimination, double elimination, Rounders, and Swaps. Pick the right bracket for your event.
How to Run a Cornhole Tournament
Run a cornhole tournament from start to finish. Registration, bracket setup, court assignments, and live scoring — all managed in BagTrax.
Leagues
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Cornhole Bags: Buying Guide and Bag Types
Pick the right cornhole bags. Slick vs sticky sides, fill types, regulation weight, and what an ACL stamp actually means.
Cornhole Doubles Strategy
Win more doubles matches. Pick roles, read the board between throws, and use blockers and pushes to beat better individual throwers.
Cornhole Glossary: Terms and Slang
Cornhole terms explained. Airmail, cornfusion, slider, backstop, woody, dirty bag — the words you'll hear at every tournament, defined.
DIY Cornhole Boards: Plans and Cut List
Build a regulation cornhole board set. Cut list, materials, dimensions, and step-by-step build for two 2x4 boards with a 6-inch hole.
How to Throw a Cornhole Bag: Grip, Spin, and Shot Types
Throw better bags. Learn grip, release, spin, and the four shot types: flop, slide, push, and airmail. Practical tips, no fluff.
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