861

861 is a symmetrical 5 object siteswap. The 8s should be about three times the height of the basic pattern done at the same speed, and the 6s should be half the height of the 8s. All the 6s are done with the same two objects.
: Video (from 9:08 to 9:32): Toss juggling and bounce juggling versions of 861
: Video: 5 ball 861 run by Matthew Tiffany
: Video: 5 club 861 by Spencer Androli
This is an excited state siteswap, starting in the state 111011. You can transition from the basic pattern to 861 using two 6s, and then back to the basic pattern with a 3:
: ...5555555555 66 861861861861861 3 5555555555...
861 starts in the same state as 771, so after doing a 1 in either pattern, you can switch directly to the other pattern.
: Transition animation
726 and 825 also start in the same state, so you can switch directly between these patterns.
== 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: 771, 801
Exercises to prepare for 861:
*1 ball 8
*2 ball 86
*3 ball 8
*3 ball 86
*3 ball 8611
*4 ball 86
*4 ball 5861
thumb|right|640px|5 ball 771 and 861 by Bruce Tiemann
== Variations ==
*864
*b61
*891
*948
*b64
*b91
*972
*663
*771
*834
*a41
*a14
Category:Patterns
Category:Siteswaps
Category:5 object patterns
Category:Asynchronous patterns
Category:Excited state siteswaps
Category:Period 3 patterns
Category:Symmetric patterns