8444 is a 5 object siteswap where none of the throws cross. One hand juggles 3 objects in the high-low pattern 8040 while the other just juggles 2. All the 8s are done with the same two objects. The 8s are about three times as high as the cascade, and the 4s are about half the height of the cascade. Each 8 should peak at the same time as the next 4 from the same hand. This is the 5 object version of 7333, and can be done either synch or asynch.
- Video (from 4:21 to 4:46): 8444 with rings and bounce juggling
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 able to do the pattern on either side.
Prerequisites: 64, 83333, 8040
Exercises to prepare for 8444:
Exercises to prepare for (8,4)(4,4):
- 3 ball (8,2)(4,4)
- 3 ball (8,4)
- 4 ball (8,4)(2,4)(2,4)
Variations[]
- 9555
- a666
- (8x,4x)(4x,4x)
- (8x,4x)(4,4)
- (8,4)(4x,4x)
- 8552
- 8633
- 8534
- 8453
- 8642
- 94444
- a44444
- 99444
- aaa444
- a8444