AY Honor Juggling Requirements

Juggling

Skill Level

1

Year

2019

Version

27.06.2024

Approval authority

North American Division

1. Explain the following:

a. The difference between a flash and a juggle

b. The difference between a cascade and a fountain

2. Safety:

a. What are appropriate things to juggle?

b. What are not appropriate things to juggle?

3. Know what siteswap notation is and be able to explain the following patterns:

a. 3 (3 ball juggling)

b. 4 (4 ball juggling)

c. 441 (3 ball U shape)

d. 53 (4 ball half shower)

4. Know this additional siteswap notation:

a. 55500 (3 up)

b. 52512 (baby juggling pattern)

c. 531

d. 0123456

e. 51 (3 ball shower)

5. Explain the following:

a. How can you tell how many balls are in a siteswap pattern?

b. Why is 352 an invalid pattern?

c. Why is 351 an invalid pattern?

6. Watch a video of three professional jugglers practicing their craft.

7. Passing theory and practice:

a. What is a 3 count pattern? Why is it a common pattern for beginners?

b. What is a slow start?

c. What is a fast start?

8. Complete two of the four following items:

a. Juggle 3 balls for at least 15 catches

b. Juggle 2 balls in 1 hand

c. Flash 4 balls

d. Pass with another person for at least 12 catches

9. How can juggling be used for evangelism or ministry?