My fellow cornholers,

As a 2-time cornhole champion and 2-time most valuable cornholer (M.V.C.), I have seen a lot of what Cornhole has to offer. There have been times my back (or my partner's back) has been against the wall. In those situations, I have used some keen areas of strategy in order to better my opponents. I have also used some basic outlines in my preparation and execution of a Cornhole match. Since I'm not writing a book, I will offer you today some vital tips and strategies in preparing for a doubles Cornhole match. Later, I will show you the tips on match playing and on finishing like a champion!

Preparation

Tip #1: Know your opponents. If one of your opponents is particularly stronger than the other, my suggestion is to put your stronger player with him/her. This evens the playing board a bit and avoids huge point bursts within the match.

Tip #2: Know your side. If you and/or your partner throws significantly better from one side of the board compared to the other, make sure he/she is on that side. If you are close in accuracy from either side, allow your partner to choose the side he/she prefers.

Tip #3: Know your opponents weakness. If your opponents like rum and coke, then make them a double rum and coke. If it's a screwdriver, then make it a double or even a triple. Most experts agree that a drunk cornholer is a bad cornholer. There are a few people that can actually play better intoxicated than sober. But, more often than not, they will become belligerent and sloppy.

And finally Tip #4: Know the bags/boards. In taking a few practice throws before a match, note tendencies of the bag. Does it slide or stick? Does it move more to the left or right? How is the wind affecting the throw. Cornhole boards, although built to specs, can be different. Is it slick or coarse? (Because of the surface area) Does it lean to one side? Does it shake a lot when contacted by a bag?

The more you know about preparation, the more comfortable you and your partner will be during a match. Don't take it from me, Michael Heard. Take it from Michael Heard 2-time Cornhole champion! And remember, "Toss with your hand, think with your head but win with your heart."

From behind the Boards,

Michael Heard

Cornholer

If any other cornholer would like to express their thoughts on play, strategy, tournaments, etc. feel free to contact me at michael@alabamacornhole.com

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