Corn Hole is a party game and a favorite outdoor game played during backyard parties, tailgates, picnics, and tournaments. Corn Hole is also referred to as cornhole or bean bag toss. The ease of use and relatively easy rules make it enjoyable to all players regardless of age. The knowledge of the official rules of the Corn Hole game can help to secure a fair game and make it a more enjoyable experience, be it you are playing with your friends or you want to play a professional game.
What Is Corn Hole?
Corn Hole is a yardage game or a contest in which the players alternate in throwing small bags made of fabric or plastic balls with holes in them at the top into an elevated wooden board. The aim is to earn points by throwing bags on the board or through the hole. The game is played either as a one-on-one (singles) game or as a two-on-two (doubles) game.
Rules of Corn Hole Board and Equipment.
A typical Corn Hole board is made up of two boards and eight bags. The board is a 48-inch long and 24 inches wide rectangle with a hole of 6 inches in the middle and 9 inches above the surface. The front part of the board is raised 3-4 inches above the ground, and the rear is raised 12 inches above the ground. Bags weigh approximately 14-16 ounces and are normally 6x6 inches in size. Each team uses four bags of color.
Court Setup and Distance
The boards are mounted facing one another on a level surface. The standard distance between the front sides of the boards is 27 feet among adults. Smaller distances are good in case of casual or younger players. Players should toss behind the front of their board, which is referred to as the foul line.
How to Play Corn Hole
Players or teams alternate passing one bag at a time, one to the other, until the eight bags are passed. A round is called an inning. In singles play, the ball is thrown by the same side of the board. In doubles, partners are seated at opposite boards, and they take turns in making throws.
Corn Hole Scoring Rules
Corn Hole has the cancellation scoring. The bag landing in the board earns 1 point (known as a woody), or the bag landing through the hole earns 3 points (known as a cornhole). At the end of every inning, the team that has accumulated the highest total score points in the form of the difference between the two scores wins. In the following example, Team A has a score of 5, and Team B has a score of 3. Team A has a score of 2 points.
Winning the Game
The average score of winning is 21 points. A team should win by reaching or surpassing 21 in a given inning. Certain house rules have a strict score of 21, so that in case the teams pass 21, they lose the points, which is not mandatory in amateur games.
Popular Fouls and Rules to Keep in Mind.
When throwing, the players are not allowed to cross the foul line. Any thrown bag that is illegally thrown is not counted and is eliminated. Bags that are knocked off the board are counted depending on their landing points. Distraction, too much time wasting, or even feeling a bag in between the innings is usually prohibited.
Conclusion
The rules of the Corn Hole game are less complex, yet adaptable and easy to make according to the level of skills. It does not matter whether you abide by the professional rules or the unwritten house rules; the point of Corn Hole is to have fun and compete. Any person can play this traditional game with the correct arrangement and by knowing the regulations.