How Many Bags Are Used in Cornhole?

Each player will toss 4 bags per turn or frame.  The bags will be thrown in an alternating fashion until each player has thrown 4 bags per frame. Player 1 throws 1 bag, then player 2 throws 1 bag until they are gone and the frame is completed.

Getting to Know Cornhole Terms

To truly understand the game of cornhole, you have to master the language. Below are some key terms that every cornhole player should know.

Frame – this is a set of throws where each player will throw 4 bags

Woody – when the cornhole bag rests on the board (not touching the ground) at the end of a frame – this is worth 1 point

Cornhole – when the cornhole bag passes through the hole at any given point during a frame – this is worth 3 points

Sweep – removing a bag from the board that is not a point because it is touching the ground or is considered a foul shot for a rules violation (this should be done before any more throws are made)

Rake – clearing bags that are piled up under the hole potentially blocking future cornholes from falling through the hole

Foul – when a player passes the line in front of the board before the bag is released from their hand (players are allowed to step past the line once the bag is released)

Game – the number of frames necessary for one player or team to reach a total of 21 points

Airmail – when a cornhole is thrown without hitting the board