Cornhole professionals face off in Fort Lauderdale for American Cornhole League pro season kickoff

Go to almost any bar in South Florida and you re bound to find a cornhole match set up because it s getting so popular But now cornhole has gone big time The American Cornhole League yes there is such a thing has swooped into South Florida and Deco was there to catch all the red-hot cornhole action You know the tournament a simple sandbag a board with a hole in it gather with specific friends and it s a great way to have fun But at the American Cornhole League it s more than just friendly competition Jeremiah Ellis I think I made grand in prize money last year Cornhole has gone big time Deco stopped by the Broward County Convention Center for the league s pro season kickoff Stacey Moore American Cornhole League Commissioner There s a lot more strategy than people think at first A lot of new shots have also evolved over the years The top players have taken the championship to another level Hundreds of cornhole players gather to face off against each other and the competition is fierce Jeremiah Ellis pro cornhole contestant You re really good in the backyard and you come out to real competition you get smoked I didn t tally a point forever But it took a lot of practice to get where I am now Sarah Cassidy pro cornhole participant I won the world championship back in and that s when I got the ticket to become pro and this will be my fifth year as a professional cornhole member In between sets the pros took time to give us amateurs chosen tips Sarah Cassidy The best strategy is to have a flatter bag The flatter the bag the more consistent you can throw Jeremiah Ellis I think finding a peaceful grip in your hand and a nice smooth motion will help you tremendously With over million in prize money up for grabs and events all over the world pro cornhole is here to stay Jeremiah Ellis The society the people is my favorite part Stacey Moore So there s offense and defense to it so unlike bowling where it s just you and the bowling ball and the lane and pins the offense and defensive nature of this sport and the cadence of it I think is what attracts people The cornhole action goes on all weekend at the Broward County Convention Center FOR MORE INFO American Cornhole LeagueApril - Broward County Convention Center Eisenhower Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL LivestreamWebsite