Level: 1
Category: Recreation
Year: 2019

Juggling

  1. Explain the following:
    1. The difference between a flash and a juggle
    2. The difference between a cascade and a fountain
  2. Safety:
    1. What are appropriate things to juggle?
    2. What are not appropriate things to juggle?
  3. Know what siteswap notation is and be able to explain the following patterns:
    1. 3 (3 ball juggling)
    2. 4 (4 ball juggling)
    3. 441 (3 ball U shape)
    4. 53 (4 ball half shower)
  4. Know this additional siteswap notation:
    1. 55500 (3 up)
    2. 52512 (baby juggling pattern)
    3. 531
    4. 0123456
    5. 51 (3 ball shower)
  5. Explain the following:
    1. How can you tell how many balls are in a siteswap pattern?
    2. Why is 352 an invalid pattern?
    3. Why is 351 an invalid pattern?
  6. Watch a video of three professional jugglers practicing their craft.
  7. Passing theory and practice:
    1. What is a 3 count pattern? Why is it a common pattern for beginners?
    2. What is a slow start?
    3. What is a fast start?
  8. Complete two of the four following items:
    1. Juggle 3 balls for at least 15 catches
    2. Juggle 2 balls in 1 hand
    3. Flash 4 balls
    4. Pass with another person for at least 12 catches
  9. How can juggling be used for evangelism or ministry?