Selfless Passing
In the pattern sequences: P=Pass, Z=Zip.
This is a series of patterns that only uses zips and passes and no other throws.
In a period-5 pattern, you can replace a pass by a zip and end up with a pattern with one club less. You could say you replace one club by a zip in the pattern.
These are all patterns based on the 7-club one-count. Because of that, it is very important that you do nice and floaty passes, just as you would need in 7c one-count.
For obvious reasons the first two patterns aren't really juggled, but for completeness, I will list them:
- 2 clubs - Z
The "last" pattern of the series would be a 2-club pattern with only zips - so two people standing there and doing only zips
- 3 clubs: PZZZZ
In this pattern, you would have only one pass and then keep zipping 4 times until you get a pass back
- 4 clubs: inverted parsnip - PZZPZ
This is the first and simplest useful pattern. Because you have only 4 clubs, the rhythm can easily break if people start making pauses. Keep a constant rhythm of throws. The pattern also has an "ugly brother" with the sequence PPZZZ.
- parsnip - 5 clubs - PPZPZ
This is probably the most useful pattern. It's simple enough to concentrate on your passes. Watch for straight passes from the left hand going inwards, this is a common problem.
This is mainly good for having another pattern of similar difficulty before moving on to the next step with one club more.
- PPPPZ - 6 clubs
The sequence is getting simpler, but the pattern becomes much more unforgiving if your throws aren't good.
Not much effort remembering the sequence, but now there are no zips to help you cope if a throw isn't good.
This is a very satisfying pattern with no lack of passes.
