Playing Techniques

THE STANCE

Whether a player chooses to stand alongside the board with feet firmly planted or elects to stride as he/she tosses the bag, the player’s toes must not pass the front edge of the board (Foot Foul Line).

THE TOSS

BAGGO has a lot in common with golf, bowling and horseshoes. Concentration and follow through are crucial.

  • Keep wrist straight but not stiff
  • Keep eyes on the target
  • Follow through smoothly, aligning arm with the target
  • Ideal arc is approximately 8 to 9 feet with a 45° approach angle
  • Lower trajectories are desirable in windy conditions or to push in other bags

THE HOLD

How a player chooses to hold or fold the bag is personal preference. Here are a few favorite folds of BAGGO tournament champions:

Chicago Fold

Chicago Fold
Hold the corner of the bag, let the filling/particulate drop to the bottom, fold in half and then fold in half again.

Paducah Pancake

Paducah Pancake
Smooth out the bag and toss underhand.

Half Paducah Pancake

Half Paducah Pancake
Smooth out the bag, fold in half and toss underhand.

Sacramento Sling

Sacramento Sling
Hold the bag by a corner between two fingers and toss underhand.

Frisco Fling

Frisco Fling
Hold the bag in the middle of one side, let the filling/particulate drop to the bottom, and toss underhanded with the top of hand upright.

The Wad

The Wad
Gather the bag and toss!