552

552 is a simple symmetrical 4 object siteswap where all the throws cross at 5-ball height (5s). The throwing rhythm is right-left-pause-left-right-pause... with a 1-beat pause (a 2) between throws with the same hand. This pattern is a good exercise to work on to prepare for the 5 ball cascade.
: Video: 4 club 552 with the 2s as shoulder throws by Ben Hestness
: Video: 4 club 552 Mills mess with active 2s by Andreas Polimenis
: Video (until 1:43): More 552 variations with balls, rings, and clubs
== Siteswap exercises ==
You can use these exercises to practice the same kinds 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: 4 ball fountain
Exercises to prepare for 552:
*1 ball 5
*2 ball 5205
*3 ball 5
*2 ball 55
*2 ball 505
*3 ball 55
== Variations ==
*4 ball Burke's barrage
*Snake
*6662
*77772
*888882
*663
*774
*885
*726
*882
*a29
*852
*825
*642
*660
*53
*5551
*55550
*534
*723
*750
*5520
*8552
thumb|left|640 px|4 ball 552 by Robert Wood
Category:Patterns
Category:Siteswaps
Category:4 object patterns
Category:Asynchronous patterns
Category:Ground state siteswaps
Category:Period 3 patterns
Category:Right-left, left-right
Category:2 high 1 low
Category:Symmetric patterns