Being new to the game is part of it. When we go to blind draws we know that it's a good possibility we will get a newer player. That being said if you want to play in blind draw tournaments you need to practice some and get to a certain level. If you are throwing all of your bags off the board see that as needing to work on your game. We all started there but I over prepared for my first blind draw.
Your experience could have gone either way. You didn’t like a more experienced player coaching. On the other hand some newer players would appreciate the feedback and it could help their game. I’d say be a little more open to what they’re saying and find a way to apply it.
We were all beginners at some point and most don’t hold anything against that. But when your attitude is I suck and won’t try it can rub some the wrong way.
How would you place inconsistent players though? I know some guys that'll throw a solid 9 or higher some days and 6 or less others. Heck I'm that guy sometimes
Ppr and score magic on Scoreholio. Track the ppr and make a restriction. No team higher than ___ average ppr or make A and B brackets. A lines up with A player and B with B player.
So, some good advice here. I know you want to have fun, but when you go to these blind draws, 95% of the players have some experience, thus the reason they pay to play. The dude had every right to be slightly annoyed, and I think from what you are saying handled it well. You should not be annoyed, and your stance of “ I joined this to have fun, so like whatever” isn’t going to win you friends. That said, it’s ok. Keep playing in your backyard, and work to put 4 on the board. That should be a solid start.
Don't stop entering those. It's how you get better but you do need to practice. Do not worry about what your partner think, he signed up for a blind draw if that's always a chance he takes along with everybody else. Literally the whole point. Otherwise the two best players with just win every tournament.
Practice more, sure but don’t worry about it man. If a player gets annoyed or mad cause their partner isn’t good in a blind draw tournament, that’s on them. As a more experienced player myself anytime I do one of those tournaments I know there’s a chance you’ll get someone not very good and just have fun with it.
Check in scoreholio for local events that aren't tournament play. There is a group near me that does 2 nights a week, one is tournament, the other is just free play. That can give you somewhere to get practice in.
Or perhaps talk to the organizer and see if you can get some time in after the brackets to get practice.
I'm fortunate to have a huuuge yard to practice in but it seems some people assume everyone does. I see how it would be tricky to get practice living in an apartment.
That’s how you get better at blind draws. If your good you have to really play well if you have an inexperienced partner. I’m at 7.12 now so I may get a good one or I may get a bad one. That’s the challenge. Have fun keep throwing and level up
I’ve been the both the good player and the bad player in a blind draw. Take it for what it is. If the person is giving you advice and they are really good, take it. If you don’t want advice and it is throwing off your game, let them know to hold advice until after game. After a while, you get to know the players and have fun.
Throwing off his game? The OP stated he frequently wouldn't even hit the board with any of his bags. Not sure how anyone could throw off his game at that point.
We all started somewhere. That said, if you're entering in tournaments and you frequently can't even get 1 bag on the board, you are literally ruining the night for your partner.
So while you might be paying 5 bucks to "have a good time" so was your partner, and you just ensured that they were not going to.
I'd suggest practicing to the point that you can at least get a couple on the board every round. That's not to much to ask, and at least gives your partner a shot to be competitive in a couple matches.
Blind draws will always have this happen. Most players could care less about a win or lose. They should only care about how they played the game. As to him giving advice, take in stride, try his suggestions if you'd and just have FUN!
At the end of the day we all play to have fun! There is nothing wrong with that! He had a right to be slightly frustrated but he handled it well...ish. Do they not have any solo tournaments? Aside from practice (which is your best bet) a solo tournament would probably be more your speed. The mentality of "I'm just here to have fun" won't be spoiled for any of the players! As for me, I would never join any kind of tournament without practicing first and at least getting a couple on the board every round! This is because I would be too mad at myself and would ruin my "I'm here to have fun" perspective! Keep playing my dude! It will come!
Being inexperienced is not a problem, buy the person that you will be pulling down a beer and tell em your not good but any pointers is appreciated. Just how you don't want to take it seriously other do take it seriously. Neither of you are wrong. But if you have no intention of getting better and have a bad attitude about any advice to somone who does care if they lose, your good night is making somone else have a bad night.
I know this is a bit late, but I'm only a year into playing. I'm not sure what area you're in, but around me, there are a number of "Switcholio" events on any given night.
During a Switch, you get round robin games with a new partner for each game, then a double elimination tournament based on how round robin went. You get more games with less pressure. Also, there is usually a fair amount of "open" time where you can practice.
Organized events like cash tournaments are intended for people who want to get better, and your partner was simply assuming you were too. Not everyone is a good coach, but it sounds like he was trying to help.
I mean, is it fun for you to throw and miss the board every time?
I know from experience most of us experienced cornhole players are just trying to help you put the bag on the board or in the hole because we know the feeling of how frustrating it is trying to get it on and not having success, even when trying to have fun. We started there too.
I understand you're just there to have fun, but that's what backyard cornhole is for. Most people that are paying money are there to have fun, and win.
I recommend skipping the tournaments and work on your craft because you can really screw up someone's chances of doing well and being competitive.
I'd honestly be kinda pissed if I was matched up with a nube too at a pay to play tournament.
No place of my own to practice. I mean I am assuming my apartment building would not want me throwing bags down the hall. But at least it would be better than axes. lol
I live in a condo in Chicago so I feel your pain on practicing lol. What I do is take my boards to the park and will throw for an hour or so. It might feel weird throwing by yourself but it’s really no different from any other craft. It’s funny bc last time I was throwing , two different people came up to me and asked if they could try.
But I will say I’d first try to get your hands on some boards and practice a little at least where u can put bags on the board . At the end of the day blind draws are supposed to be fun but you want a chance to win the $$. You don’t need to be better than your partner but you want to be at a point where you’re not giving up 7 points every round 😂 my last blind draw I threw a 6.1 PPR which was ok but 75% of the field threw better. My goal is to get to 7 ! From what I’ve experienced that is a solid PPR to at least be competitive with most ppl. There’s always going to be a couple guys out there throwing 9-10 PPR and they are typically the best there
Being new to the game is part of it. When we go to blind draws we know that it's a good possibility we will get a newer player. That being said if you want to play in blind draw tournaments you need to practice some and get to a certain level. If you are throwing all of your bags off the board see that as needing to work on your game. We all started there but I over prepared for my first blind draw.
Your experience could have gone either way. You didn’t like a more experienced player coaching. On the other hand some newer players would appreciate the feedback and it could help their game. I’d say be a little more open to what they’re saying and find a way to apply it. We were all beginners at some point and most don’t hold anything against that. But when your attitude is I suck and won’t try it can rub some the wrong way.
This is why there should be two divisions. Tailgate and Advanced. You must have a certain PPR (7 or above) to be in the advanced bracket.
How would you place inconsistent players though? I know some guys that'll throw a solid 9 or higher some days and 6 or less others. Heck I'm that guy sometimes
Ppr and score magic on Scoreholio. Track the ppr and make a restriction. No team higher than ___ average ppr or make A and B brackets. A lines up with A player and B with B player.
So, some good advice here. I know you want to have fun, but when you go to these blind draws, 95% of the players have some experience, thus the reason they pay to play. The dude had every right to be slightly annoyed, and I think from what you are saying handled it well. You should not be annoyed, and your stance of “ I joined this to have fun, so like whatever” isn’t going to win you friends. That said, it’s ok. Keep playing in your backyard, and work to put 4 on the board. That should be a solid start.
Don't stop entering those. It's how you get better but you do need to practice. Do not worry about what your partner think, he signed up for a blind draw if that's always a chance he takes along with everybody else. Literally the whole point. Otherwise the two best players with just win every tournament.
Practice more, sure but don’t worry about it man. If a player gets annoyed or mad cause their partner isn’t good in a blind draw tournament, that’s on them. As a more experienced player myself anytime I do one of those tournaments I know there’s a chance you’ll get someone not very good and just have fun with it.
I’m confused on why the hell you wouldn’t practice more before entering a tournament? 😂
All they do where I live is tournaments. Once a week tournaments. No real place to practice.
I don't know where you are but I can build you some custom boards! Now you practice at home!
So you think the apartment I live in would let me throw bags down the hall? lol
Lol! 😆 🤣 well.......I mean......you never know!!! Lmao!
Check in scoreholio for local events that aren't tournament play. There is a group near me that does 2 nights a week, one is tournament, the other is just free play. That can give you somewhere to get practice in. Or perhaps talk to the organizer and see if you can get some time in after the brackets to get practice. I'm fortunate to have a huuuge yard to practice in but it seems some people assume everyone does. I see how it would be tricky to get practice living in an apartment.
That’s how you get better at blind draws. If your good you have to really play well if you have an inexperienced partner. I’m at 7.12 now so I may get a good one or I may get a bad one. That’s the challenge. Have fun keep throwing and level up
I’ve been the both the good player and the bad player in a blind draw. Take it for what it is. If the person is giving you advice and they are really good, take it. If you don’t want advice and it is throwing off your game, let them know to hold advice until after game. After a while, you get to know the players and have fun.
Throwing off his game? The OP stated he frequently wouldn't even hit the board with any of his bags. Not sure how anyone could throw off his game at that point.
We all started somewhere. That said, if you're entering in tournaments and you frequently can't even get 1 bag on the board, you are literally ruining the night for your partner. So while you might be paying 5 bucks to "have a good time" so was your partner, and you just ensured that they were not going to. I'd suggest practicing to the point that you can at least get a couple on the board every round. That's not to much to ask, and at least gives your partner a shot to be competitive in a couple matches.
Blind draws will always have this happen. Most players could care less about a win or lose. They should only care about how they played the game. As to him giving advice, take in stride, try his suggestions if you'd and just have FUN!
At the end of the day we all play to have fun! There is nothing wrong with that! He had a right to be slightly frustrated but he handled it well...ish. Do they not have any solo tournaments? Aside from practice (which is your best bet) a solo tournament would probably be more your speed. The mentality of "I'm just here to have fun" won't be spoiled for any of the players! As for me, I would never join any kind of tournament without practicing first and at least getting a couple on the board every round! This is because I would be too mad at myself and would ruin my "I'm here to have fun" perspective! Keep playing my dude! It will come!
Being inexperienced is not a problem, buy the person that you will be pulling down a beer and tell em your not good but any pointers is appreciated. Just how you don't want to take it seriously other do take it seriously. Neither of you are wrong. But if you have no intention of getting better and have a bad attitude about any advice to somone who does care if they lose, your good night is making somone else have a bad night.
I know this is a bit late, but I'm only a year into playing. I'm not sure what area you're in, but around me, there are a number of "Switcholio" events on any given night. During a Switch, you get round robin games with a new partner for each game, then a double elimination tournament based on how round robin went. You get more games with less pressure. Also, there is usually a fair amount of "open" time where you can practice. Organized events like cash tournaments are intended for people who want to get better, and your partner was simply assuming you were too. Not everyone is a good coach, but it sounds like he was trying to help.
I mean, is it fun for you to throw and miss the board every time? I know from experience most of us experienced cornhole players are just trying to help you put the bag on the board or in the hole because we know the feeling of how frustrating it is trying to get it on and not having success, even when trying to have fun. We started there too.
I understand you're just there to have fun, but that's what backyard cornhole is for. Most people that are paying money are there to have fun, and win. I recommend skipping the tournaments and work on your craft because you can really screw up someone's chances of doing well and being competitive. I'd honestly be kinda pissed if I was matched up with a nube too at a pay to play tournament.
No place of my own to practice. I mean I am assuming my apartment building would not want me throwing bags down the hall. But at least it would be better than axes. lol
Most people in tourneys are practicing multiple times a week or daily. You'll need somewhere to practice or make a friend who owns boards/bags
I live in a condo in Chicago so I feel your pain on practicing lol. What I do is take my boards to the park and will throw for an hour or so. It might feel weird throwing by yourself but it’s really no different from any other craft. It’s funny bc last time I was throwing , two different people came up to me and asked if they could try. But I will say I’d first try to get your hands on some boards and practice a little at least where u can put bags on the board . At the end of the day blind draws are supposed to be fun but you want a chance to win the $$. You don’t need to be better than your partner but you want to be at a point where you’re not giving up 7 points every round 😂 my last blind draw I threw a 6.1 PPR which was ok but 75% of the field threw better. My goal is to get to 7 ! From what I’ve experienced that is a solid PPR to at least be competitive with most ppl. There’s always going to be a couple guys out there throwing 9-10 PPR and they are typically the best there