531
3-ball siteswap pattern
3 balls · Intermediate
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.
- 5
- 3
- 1
- 5
- High throw. Thrown higher than the pattern's usual height, across to the other hand. It buys time for the other throws.
- 3
- Normal throw. A normal cascade-height throw, across to the other hand.
- 1
- Quick transfer. A quick, low transfer straight across to the other hand, barely leaving it.
Pattern information
- Siteswap
- 531
- Objects
- 3
- Period
- 3
- Max throw
- 5
About this pattern
One high throw, one normal cascade throw and one quick low transfer, repeating. A compact introduction to reading siteswap, because you can see each number in the pattern.
Learning this pattern
Before learning this
Worth having comfortable before you start.
Practice tips
- Start from the shower (51) — 531 is that pattern with a cascade throw inserted.
- Slow the simulator to 0.5× and watch which hand makes the 5.
Related patterns
Similar
Patterns that share structure or feel with this one.
Easier
Lower difficulty, if this one is a stretch.
Try next
A reasonable step up once this is solid.