The Y (aka oogle)
Jugglers needed (base version): 1 beginner, 3 intermediate
 |
It is the geometric position of the jugglers
(upside down here) that gives this pattern its name. All
passers pass at the same time on the same rhythm. Beware
of the (minor) risk of collisions between the passes from A-C
and C-B. Then try the moving version: rotating Y or variations on Y (Oogles & Klingon) with more jugglers (5, 6 or 7). |
Rhythms:
With 12 clubs
4-count (every other) or 2-count (solids). For kicks, try other rhythms like
waltz.
With 14 clubs
It's possible to try this with 14 clubs and a staggered start. It works
exactly like a 7-club 2-count pattern
with 2 jugglers (here D and C) starting first, followed a beat later by A and
B. Everyone may do doubles, or just D and C (with A and B continuing in
singles).
With 16 clubs
4 clubs per person. Everyone starts at the same time and throws
doubles.
![the Y](javascript:popAnimation("animations/patterns/4j_y.gif", "the Y")){kind=link}
Comments
2003/01/02 11:54
Author: Julian
Some tips for beginners:
(1) Position C is the only one that everyone can see, so everyone should take the lead from them when you begin.
(2) The passes from B->D and D->A can either be doubles or long singles - both work fine, but long singles are more typical.
(3) The long throws mean that the timing for each juggler tends to diverge. That's okay! Be patient while you wait for your passes to arrive.
(4) This is a pattern where it is relatively easy to recover from drops, if everyone follows the "Don't Pass Unless Your Have To" rule, i.e. if you find you don't have three clubs, DON'T PASS. If you notice the person passing to you doesn't have three clubs, use the gap to pick up the club on the floor nearest you.
Add a comment