Things You Should Know About Cornhole Terms

Cornhole is a fun game that is great or people of all ages. It is best played outside where there is plenty of room although it can be played inside if you have enough room. Cornhole is played with two cornhole boards and cornhole bags. It gets its name because the bags used to play are filled with corn. There are a few other terms that you will hear during a game of cornhole that describe the different types of throws.

When you play the game of cornhole there are a few different terminologies that you might hear and need to understand. It is important to understand the different terms that people may use so you can understand what's going on in the game when you show up to the party. Here are the common terms that peoples use when tossing the cornhole bags.

You may have heard the terms air mail or swish used in basketball when the ball makes a basket and it doesn't touch the rim of the basketball hoop. This is a great throw and one to stand proud of. When you score a swish or an air mail in cornhole you get three points. A bag that lands on the board but not in the hole is worth one point.

An ace or cow pie are what bags that land on the board but not in the hole are called. They only get you one point for the toss because they did not land in the hole. When bags land on the ground they do not receive any points. You also won't get any points if the bag is on the board but touching the ground in any way.

A slider is worth three points as well because it slides across the board and lands in the hole. This type of cornhole toss is when the bag slides across the board into the hole. This toss is usually considered a lucky shot but some people play this way on purpose. Some throwers find it easier to toss the bag so that it intentionally slides across the board and into the hole.

A blocker is another term you may hear when you play cornhole. This is a shot that lands directly in front of the holes on the cornhole board and blocks other bags from going in. When someone throws a blocker it is worth one point because it lands on the board and not in the hole. Bags are not moved from the board after they land and they block everyone else's bags when it is their turn.

When you play cornhole toss there are many different terminologies you may hear when you play. These are important to know so you understand what the other players are talking about. These terms include air mail or swish, ace, slider, and blocker. If you have never tried cornhole it is a fun game that is great for adults as well as children and can add some fun to any event.