531
3-ball siteswap pattern
- Objects
- 3 balls
- Period
- 3
- Max
- 5
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- 5
- High throw. Thrown higher than the pattern's usual height, across to the other hand. It buys time for the other throws.
- 3
- Normal throw. A normal cascade-height throw, across to the other hand.
- 1
- Quick transfer. A quick, low transfer straight across to the other hand, barely leaving it.
1×
4.2/s
52%
Tempo sets how high the throws go. Dwell is how long a ball rests in the hand.
One high throw, one normal cascade throw and one quick low transfer, repeating. A compact introduction to reading siteswap, because you can see each number in the pattern.
Before this
Worth having comfortable before you start.
Practice tips
- Start from the shower (51) — 531 is that pattern with a cascade throw inserted.
- Slow the simulator to 0.5× and watch which hand makes the 5.
Similar
Shares structure or feel with this one.
Easier
Lower difficulty, if this is a stretch.
Try next
A step up once this is solid.