3
Cascade
3 balls · Beginner
Drag inside the scene to orbit around the juggler.
Understand the siteswap
Each number is one throw. The highlighted number is the throw happening right now.
- 3
- 3
- Normal throw. A normal cascade-height throw, across to the other hand.
Pattern information
- Siteswap
- 3
- Objects
- 3
- Period
- 1
- Max throw
- 3
About this pattern
The foundation of juggling. Every throw crosses to the other hand, arcing to about eye height, and the hands alternate on every beat.
Learning this pattern
Practice tips
- Keep your elbows in and let the throws come from the wrist and forearm.
- Aim for a consistent throw height — the catches then look after themselves.
- If the pattern drifts forwards, stand facing a wall a step away.
Common mistakes
- Throwing the balls forwards instead of straight up, so you creep across the room.
- Passing the ball from hand to hand instead of throwing it.
- Watching your hands rather than the top of the pattern.
Related patterns
Similar
Patterns that share structure or feel with this one.
Try next
A reasonable step up once this is solid.