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▸ Vol. 01 · Almanac

The
Playbook

Rules, scoring, tournaments, leagues, and the math behind every rating. Everything you need to dominate the boards — assembled by the desk, kept current.

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▸ Featured · Start Here Guide

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.

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01 · 2026
Season Opener
▸ The Index

All Entries

01 ▸ Guide

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.

4 FAQs Open
02 ▸ Guide

Cornhole Doubles Strategy

Win more doubles matches. Pick roles, read the board between throws, and use blockers and pushes to beat better individual throwers.

4 FAQs Open
03 ▸ Guide

Cornhole Glossary: Terms and Slang

Cornhole terms explained. Airmail, cornfusion, slider, backstop, woody, dirty bag — the words you'll hear at every tournament, defined.

4 FAQs Open
04 ▸ 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.

5 FAQs Open
05 ▸ Fundamentals

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.

4 FAQs Open
06 ◆ 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.

3 FAQs Open
07 ★ Tournaments

Cornhole Tournament Formats

Compare cornhole tournament formats: single elimination, double elimination, Rounders, and Swaps. Pick the right bracket for your event.

3 FAQs Open
08 ▸ Guide

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.

4 FAQs Open
09 ★ Tournaments

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.

4 FAQs Open
10 ● Leagues

How to Start a Cornhole League

Start a cornhole league with BagTrax. Create public or private leagues, invite players, track standings, and manage your season.

3 FAQs Open
11 ▸ Guide

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.

4 FAQs Open
12 ● Leagues

League Games

Mark games as league games to see who's winning in your league, separate from global rankings.

4 FAQs Open
13 ◆ Metrics

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.

4 FAQs Open
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