Awesome video! As a low handicap golfer - I can attest to the fact that "pre-shot routine" makes all the difference! I really getting into corn hole - and this video gives advice that makes sense :-)
Love all the angles. Watching ACL is great for learning the physics of how bags react on the board, but you barely ever get to see bag speed, height, tilt, etc. Would love to see a roll bag video with a POV or behind player angle, as opposed to being recorded from behind the board they're shooting on.
This is another area of personal preference. Many players like to hold the bag tight enough so that beads are not shifting in the bag during the throw. Other players hold the bag fairly loose and want to feel the counter weight of the bag hanging outside their hand. Try a range of grips and pressure and see what scores best for you.
Pace of throw is often overlooked when examining the qualities of a successful pitching routine. I especially notice this with the younger players. I see so many of them start their motion so quickly, sometimes even before their opponent's bag has stopped moving. It's like learning to shoot free throws. Do the same routine, the same methodical pace, every single time and you will start to get the consistency that every player is after. I think I will try putting all of the bags on the board (instead of all in my hand) to help force my pace of throw to slow down. Good stuff as always!
Stepping is a personal preference. There are positives and negatives to each. Stepping in general can set pace in a throw and it gets the momentum of your body going forward towards your target. This can all be really good. With lots of moving parts, if something gets off, it can lead to a bigger miss. With a non-step, the throw tends to be more compact with less movement. You may find pace problems, deceleration, weight shift off. My suggestion (This is Eric) is to pick what you are most comfortable with and practice that.
Mark's grip and release are shown. He doesn't do too much special in his throw to get his bag flat. The key is that he keeps his bag relatively flat throughout his motion. This cocking of the wrist in his backswing and through his forward movement promotes a flat release. His unique grip really utilizes his fingers so he gets that "finger blast" that generates the spin to keep his bag flat after release. The keys to a flat bag are mostly getting it out of your hand nose up (flat) and getting some decent spin. Spin will get the bag flatter. There are several videos that are better for flat bags on Cornhole Network. Mark's throw is much more about pace, consistency and accuracy. Combined with a pretty flat bag, he is arguably the most consistent player in the world.
@ yeah i can throw a pretty flat bag but it's impossible to build muscle memory for accuracy, height, speed, etc. in a lumpy backyard making my feet/stance feel different every round. great vid nonetheless, keep it up!
@@alexmedeiros1679 If you are unsure of your footing/base, lots can go wrong. I personally opted for a throw without a step so that I didn't need to worry about my footing.
@@erictscherne5255 i also don't step but it's still impossible to get footing consistent. only option left is putting plywood under/around the boards...
@@alexmedeiros1679 I wonder if you are putting too much into it. I've played in plenty of places like parks and parking lots where there are inconsistencies in the ground. A crack right where I want to stand for example or and odd pump. If it's your backyard, maybe take some time to rehab the area and get your grass/ground a little flatter, Try your plywood trick or maybe pave/deck the area where your boards are. The reality is you don't have to go that far though. Check out some of the top pros and where they throw, not always perfect. good reps can be had even if you are playing outside with weather or uneven surfaces.
Great video! Thanks for all you do for the Cornhole community.
This is by far the best cornhole presentation I have seen on RUclips. You set the bar very high
@@Cattttt802 Wow thanks that means a lot.
Clear and well explained tricks to follow. Great job!
Great video! I've been subscribed for a while now, great new videos
Great video, Eric! You guys have stepped it up with the graphics, effects and transitions 🏆
We are trying to make each video better than the last. Thanks for the nod.
Awesome video! As a low handicap golfer - I can attest to the fact that "pre-shot routine" makes all the difference! I really getting into corn hole - and this video gives advice that makes sense :-)
@@eyork6544 thanks for the shout!
A big thank you and greetings from Belgium. Long live the Woodies Cornhole!!!🎉
Love to hear it!
Awesome production and explanation. I can watch these type of vids all day
I haven’t seen yet someone as dominant as mark in the 2022 season
Good Info, new to game, thank you, just sub.
That's an amazing video
Started doing my routine and oh man my bags r way more consistent. Thank u again.
Love all the angles. Watching ACL is great for learning the physics of how bags react on the board, but you barely ever get to see bag speed, height, tilt, etc. Would love to see a roll bag video with a POV or behind player angle, as opposed to being recorded from behind the board they're shooting on.
How tight do you hold the dags
This is another area of personal preference. Many players like to hold the bag tight enough so that beads are not shifting in the bag during the throw. Other players hold the bag fairly loose and want to feel the counter weight of the bag hanging outside their hand. Try a range of grips and pressure and see what scores best for you.
Pace of throw is often overlooked when examining the qualities of a successful pitching routine. I especially notice this with the younger players. I see so many of them start their motion so quickly, sometimes even before their opponent's bag has stopped moving. It's like learning to shoot free throws. Do the same routine, the same methodical pace, every single time and you will start to get the consistency that every player is after. I think I will try putting all of the bags on the board (instead of all in my hand) to help force my pace of throw to slow down. Good stuff as always!
Awesome video. Title is misleading as there are no specific flat bag techniques though.
@@michaelminnie8925 His grip is his key to a flat bag. We could have been more clear about that. Thanks for the comment.
Stepping vs no stepping...what's better?
Stepping is a personal preference. There are positives and negatives to each. Stepping in general can set pace in a throw and it gets the momentum of your body going forward towards your target. This can all be really good. With lots of moving parts, if something gets off, it can lead to a bigger miss. With a non-step, the throw tends to be more compact with less movement. You may find pace problems, deceleration, weight shift off. My suggestion (This is Eric) is to pick what you are most comfortable with and practice that.
We would recommend trying both and see what produces better scores.
Step carries power, but consistently can suffer. I like to step personally. But it comes down to your stroke..
Do you analyze a throw? Like for someone to look at mine . Good stuff
Sure send a video our way and we will have a look.
@ how you go about that ?
@@BamaPaul You can upload a video to your youtube channel as unlisted, then share the link with us by message.
This was more about Mark's pre-shot routine than his release to get a flat bag.
Yep, but his grip is a big part of it and is unique.
Mark's grip and release are shown. He doesn't do too much special in his throw to get his bag flat. The key is that he keeps his bag relatively flat throughout his motion. This cocking of the wrist in his backswing and through his forward movement promotes a flat release. His unique grip really utilizes his fingers so he gets that "finger blast" that generates the spin to keep his bag flat after release. The keys to a flat bag are mostly getting it out of your hand nose up (flat) and getting some decent spin. Spin will get the bag flatter.
There are several videos that are better for flat bags on Cornhole Network. Mark's throw is much more about pace, consistency and accuracy. Combined with a pretty flat bag, he is arguably the most consistent player in the world.
What % percentage of pro/advanced players look at the hole vs a spot on the board went throwing?
That is a good question. We will have to ask more players to get you an answer.
I don't care about 2024...I need to know how to throw FLAT and ACCURATE bags in 2025!!!!!
step 1: have flat ground to throw on (i.e. ZERO high or low spots whatsoever). took me 2 years of not getting better to figure this one out.
Interesting.
@ yeah i can throw a pretty flat bag but it's impossible to build muscle memory for accuracy, height, speed, etc. in a lumpy backyard making my feet/stance feel different every round. great vid nonetheless, keep it up!
@@alexmedeiros1679 If you are unsure of your footing/base, lots can go wrong. I personally opted for a throw without a step so that I didn't need to worry about my footing.
@@erictscherne5255 i also don't step but it's still impossible to get footing consistent. only option left is putting plywood under/around the boards...
@@alexmedeiros1679 I wonder if you are putting too much into it. I've played in plenty of places like parks and parking lots where there are inconsistencies in the ground. A crack right where I want to stand for example or and odd pump. If it's your backyard, maybe take some time to rehab the area and get your grass/ground a little flatter, Try your plywood trick or maybe pave/deck the area where your boards are. The reality is you don't have to go that far though. Check out some of the top pros and where they throw, not always perfect. good reps can be had even if you are playing outside with weather or uneven surfaces.
Will subbing increase my ppr?
@@EviLNox8 guaranteed!