The Pop

The Pop is one element for Take Out Passing. This series will help you learn the basic elements you need to know for mastering take out passing patterns (also known as manipulation patterns). If you want to learn more basics check out our workshop: https://passing.zone/basic-elements-for-take-out-passing-workshop/

The pop:

The pop is a kind of substitute where each of the jugglers only uses one hand for the club exchange. It is usually followed by the manipulator and the passer changing position. For the pop it is very important that the manipulator makes a clear movement when handing the club. This helps to get the timing right. The passer throws their club as a flat (or with a maximum of a quarter turn) and then turns their hand around for receiving the club from the manipulator. The flat should be high enough to create enough time for the exchange.

Which hand is used, and which direction the manipulator turns after the pop, differs from pattern to pattern, so it makes sense to practice different variations.

After mastering this, here you can find two patterns with a pop:
Catch the carrot (Pops in 3-count): https://passing.zone/catch-the-carrot/
Dolby 5.1 (Pop and ‘starting’ and pass substitute on 5-count): https://passing.zone/dolby-5-1-mit-einzel-und-doppelganger/