Columns (juggling)

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Columns is a juggling trick where the balls are thrown upwards without any sideways motion. The simplest version involves having three balls, with two going up simultaneously on either side, followed by one going up in the middle. The effect of the trick is that the balls are not crossing at any point, so one hand has to move faster and further than in a regular pattern, whilst the other remains almost stationary.

[edit] Variations

There are many variations to this simple three ball pattern. Most involve the placement of the 'lone' ball: it may be to either side of the two balls, and can have its position in relation to them altered whilst juggling the pattern by throwing it not at a vertical angle, or moving the hand holding it when it has been caught. The two balls being thrown and caught simultaneously may also be moved, for example crossing them over in the air, so that they do not land in the hand which threw them.

The trick can be extended to any number of balls and can be varied by doing synchronous or asynchronous throws. The props used may also be altered.