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Cornhole 2026 Season 2

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Cornhole Rules

  • Cornhole is played with two teams, each consisting of one player (singles) or two players (doubles).

  • Players pitch their bags in an underhand motion from the pitcher's box next to each side of the board.

  • Players alternate turns tossing their cornhole bags toward the opposite board.

  • After each team has pitched four bags, players take score, and resume pitching to the opposite board.

  • The team that scored points in the previous inning goes first in the next inning. If it was tied, the team that went first in the last inning gets to go first again.

Cornhole Scoring

  • A cornhole bag that goes through the hole is worth 3 points.

  • A cornhole bag that lands on the board and stays there is worth 1 point.

  • A cornhole bag that lands on the ground or bounces onto the board is worth 0 points.

  • Cancellation Scoring: Only one team can score points per inning. The team with the higher score cancels out the points of the opposing team in that inning.

  • Points Calculation: The team with the higher score in an inning earns the difference in points. For instance, if Team A scores 5 points and Team B scores 2 points in an inning, Team A earns 3 points for that inning.


    HBC Cornhole – Substitution Rules

    Regular Season Play

    • Substitutions are allowed if the player is a registered participant (either on another team or listed as a Free Agent).

    • Sub players must be from the same division or a lower division.

      • Example: A Recreation player may sub in Advanced/Intermediate

      • An Advanced/Intermediate player may NOT sub in Recreation

    • If all teams involved agree to an “open sub” (regardless of division), then the substitution will be allowed.

    Playoffs

    • Substitutions are not allowed by default.

    • A sub will only be permitted if:

      • All opposing teams agree, AND

      • The sub is a registered player within the same division

    • Team captains will have final say on approving any playoff substitutions.

    Single Player Rule

    • If a team is down a player and cannot find a substitute:

      • The remaining player is allowed to play solo

      • That player must walk the lane between boards (alternating throws)

    • As always, this should be communicated and agreed upon with the opposing captain to ensure fair play.


    Winning the Game

The first player or team to reach or exceed 21 points at the conclusion of an inning is the winner.