948 is a symmetrical 7 object siteswap. The 9s are almost twice as high as the basic pattern juggled at the same speed, and the 8s are about 3/4 of the height of the 9s. All the 9s are done with the same three objects.
This is an excited state siteswap, starting in the state 11111011. You can transition to 948 from the basic pattern with two 8s, and back to the basic pattern with a 5:
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: 867, 966, 864, 891, 945
Exercises to prepare for 948:
- 3 ball 948
- 4 ball 9481
- 4 ball 9489
- 5 ball 948333
- 5 ball 9489
- 5 ball 94894
- 6 ball 89463
- 6 ball 894852
- 6 ball 89489262
- 6 ball 89489460
Variations[]
- a59
- 978
- b94
- c48