12345

12345 is a symmetrical 3 object siteswap. It can be done starting with all the objects in one hand, or entered directly from the cascade by starting with the 4: ...333333 4512345123 333333...
To do one round of the pattern, start from a cascade, and make a non-crossing throw (a 4) twice as high as the cascade, and then a crossing throw (a 5) twice as high as the 4, so that all three balls are on the same side of the pattern. Then pass the other ball across to the other hand (a 1) and pause for one beat (a 2), and then you can go right back into the cascade. If you're doing the pattern continuously, you just do one throw of the cascade (a 3), and then start another 45123 on the other side.
: Video (from 0:18 to 2:38): 12345 and variations with balls, rings, and clubs
: Video: 3 ball 12345 behind the back blind by Dave Leahy
==Siteswap exercises==
You can use these exercises to practice the same kinds of throws and sequences of throws that are done in this pattern, before you learn the full pattern.
Some of the siteswaps listed below are shortened to leave out parts where you’re not doing anything. Click on them to see animations of the exercises.
You should practice doing these starting with your right hand and with your left hand, so that you will be ready to learn the full symmetrical pattern.
Prerequisites: 423
Exercises to prepare for 12345:
*1 ball 5
*2 ball 312
*2 ball 45
*2 ball 34012
*3 ball 5
*3 ball 4512
==Variations==
*1234567
*123456789
*423
*0123456
*62345
*73451
*84512
*95123
*a1234
*52413
thumb|left|480 px|3 club 12345 by Robert Wood
thumb|left|480 px|3 ball 12345 variations
Category:Patterns
Category:Siteswaps
Category:3 object patterns
Category:Asynchronous patterns
Category:Ground state siteswaps
Category:Period 5 patterns
Category:Counting siteswaps
Category:Symmetric patterns