What are the different terms associated with cornhole?

Cornhole is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing bags of corn or bean bags at a raised platform with a hole in it. Here are some terms and definitions associated with the game of cornhole:

  1. Board: The wooden platform with a hole in the center on which players toss the bags.

  2. Bag: The small bean bags filled with corn or beans that players throw during the game.

  3. Hole: The circular opening in the center of the board.

  4. Foul line: The line behind which the player must stand while tossing the bag.

  5. Toss: The act of throwing the bag towards the board.

  6. Pitch: Another term used for tossing the bag.

  7. Bag in the hole: A term used when the bag goes through the hole in the board.

  8. Cornhole: A term used when a player throws a bag into the hole.

  9. Woody or boarder: A term used when the bag lands on the board but does not go through the hole.

  10. Backdoor: A term used when the bag slides in the hole from the back of the board.

  11. Dirty bag: A term used when a bag is touching the ground and the board at the same time.

  12. Skunk: A term used when one player or team reaches 21 points before their opponent scores any points.

These are some common terms used in cornhole that can help you understand the game better.

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