How to Do Side Swap Patterns in Juggling

Side swaps come in many different styles in juggling. This trick involves four balls and throwing one very high. This trick is complicated because you will perform different patterns based on where the highest ball is. However, with some practice, this is a great platform to work new patterns into your routine.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Three jugglers balls

1. Know how to perform the three-ball side swap before attempting this trick. If you do not, go back and master it because the basic side swap is just half of this complicated trick.

2. Begin by juggling four balls. This means both hands are making two-ball fountains. There is no crossing at this point, this is merely a setup for the more complicated side swap.

3. Toss one ball three to four times your height. The reason for this is not only to provide a visually exciting trick, but to give you time to perform some side swapping while the ball travels.

4. Start the three-ball side swap immediately after you throw the high ball. These need to be done in a tight, quick formation in order to accommodate the fourth ball. Always keep your eye on the high ball to know when to switch out of the three ball swap. The most challenging aspect of this trick is to watch two different tricks at once.

5. Throw a ball high with the opposite hand, once the fourth ball is caught. This keeps the trick rolling and allows you to switch back and forth between the three- and four-ball techniques.