How to Throw a Cornhole Bag

If you grip the bag with your fingers on the bottom of it and thumb on top, and use a smooth arm swing with a slight wrist flick just before release, you will be able to throw a nice flat bag. A flat bag is the optimal cornhole technique and the nicer bags are easier to throw than the cheaper bags.

Keep reading for an expert guide on how to throw a cornhole bag with precision. This guide covers everything you need to know. From the proper grip to the optimal follow-through, you'll be equipped with the tools to make every throw count. Take your skills to the next level with your mastery of the game. Read on to learn how to throw with accuracy and confidence.

Cornhole Grip

This grip will help you learn how to throw a flat cornhole bag. The flat bag toss is the preferred technique due to its accuracy and consistency. A flat bag toss involves throwing the bag with a level motion and keeping it low to the ground, without the traditional arc. This technique allows the bag to fly straighter, with less room for error, and makes it easier to stick on the board (for more on the physics of cornhole check out the blog post). Additionally, the flat bag toss requires less energy than the traditional toss, which can help improve endurance during extended gameplay.

  • Grip the bag with your thumb on the top side and fingers on the bottom.

  • Make sure the bag is balanced in your hand with the filling evenly distributed.

  • Give the bag a little shake so that it nestles into your hand for a sound grip

Aim:

  • It is best to target the center of the board because the bag will slide considerably when it lands on the board. This is especially true if you are throwing a lower arc shot.

  • Alternatively, if you are throwing a higher arc shot, then go for the hole or just in front of it.

  • It is always best to target the center of the board in the left to right direction to avoid bags sliding off

  • Adjust your effort level or body position to change the distance of your throws

Arm Swing and Follow Through:

  • Keep your wrist straight and level with the board,

  • Use a smooth motion to release the bag towards the board.

  • Focus on keeping the bag level throughout the throw to increase accuracy.

  • At your release point flick your wrist to impart a slight rotation on the bag to help it cut through the air and maintain its stability in flight.

  • Remember to follow through with your arm towards the target for added control.

Bonus tip:

To hone your skills and narrow your throwing trajectory set up a corn hall. A corn hall is a practice set up where you place the cornhole board in a narrow hallway and throw from an open room down the hallway. The goal is to not hit the wall. Practice like this and you will become much more accurate.