714 is a symmetrical 4 object siteswap. The 7s are four times as high as the 4s, which are the same height as the basic pattern.
This is an excited state siteswap, starting in the state 11011. You can transition from the basic pattern to 714 with two 5s, and then back to the basic pattern by pausing for one beat after throwing a 4:
You can transition from 741 to 714 using a 5, and back to 741 with a 25:
Siteswap exercises[]
You can use these exercises to practice the same kinds of throws and sequences 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: 7441
Exercises to prepare for 714:
Variations[]
Uncommon site-swap 714
4 ball 714 by Joshua Mermelstein