990 is a symmetrical 6 object siteswap where all the throws cross. This pattern has a right-left-pause-left-right-pause rhythm like 882. The 9s should be about 2 1/2 times as high as the basic pattern juggled at the same speed. In this pattern there are two sets of 3 objects that are each juggled in a slow cascade (900).
This is an excited state siteswap, starting in the state 11011011. You can switch from the fountain to 990 with the transition 7788, and back to the basic pattern with the transition 24:
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: 972
Exercises to prepare for 990:
Variations[]
- aa1
- 993
- b90
- b09
- 972
- a80
- b07