(8x,6)*, short for (8x,6)(6,8x), is the easiest symmetrical synchronous 7 object siteswap. Each time you throw, one hand does a high crossing throw (an 8x), and the other hand does a non-crossing throw at half that height (a 6). This the 7 object version of (6x,4)*.
- Video: (8x,6)* with outside 8s by Domenyk La Terra
Siteswap exercises[]
You can use these exercises to practice the same kinds of throws that are done in this pattern, before you learn the full pattern.
Some of the siteswaps listed below are shortened to leave out parts where you’re not doing anything. Click on them to see animations of the exercises.
You should practice doing these starting with your right hand and with your left hand, so that you will be ready to learn the full symmetrical pattern.
Prerequisites: 7 ball cascade, (8x,6)(4,6x)*
Exercises to prepare for (8x,6)*:
- 4 ball (8x,6)(6,8x)(0,0)(0,4)*
- 5 ball (8x,4)(6,8x)
- 5 ball (8x,6)(6,8x)(2,0)
- 5 ball (8x,4)(6,8x)(8x,6)
- 6 ball (8x,6)(6,8x)(2,6)*
- 6 ball (8x,6)(6,8x)(8x,6)(0,6x)*
World records[]
World records for the pattern (8x,6)*:
| Prop | Record | Juggler | Year | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 ball (8x,6)* | 2 minutes and 17 seconds | Adolfo Almonacid | 2019 | YouTube |
| 7 ring (8x,6)* | 102 catches | Eivind Dragsjø | 2022 | |
| 7 club (8x,6)* | 36 catches | Kaito Tanioka | 2025 |
Unverified claims:
| Prop | Unofficial record | Juggler | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 ring (8x,6)* | 108 catches | Eivind Dragsjø | 2022 | Claim |
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Variations[]
- (8,6x)*
- (8,6)
- (8x,6x)
- (8x,6)(8,6x)
- (8x,6x)(6,8)
- (8x,6)(8x,6x)*
- (8x,6)(6,8)*
- (8,6x)(8,6)*
- (8,6x)(6x,8x)*
- (8x,6)(4,6x)
- (8x,6)(6,4x)
- (ax,8)*
- (a,8x)*
- (ax,4)*
- (a,4x)*
- (ax,6)(6,6)*
- (ax,8)(4,6x)