423

423 combines a high self-throw, a held ball, and a crossing throw in an uneven rhythm that develops control over changing throw heights.

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423

423 is a 3-ball siteswap that introduces the concept of a hold — the 2 in the pattern means you just hold a ball for one beat instead of throwing it.

Breaking it down

  • 4 — medium-height self-throw (same hand catches it)
  • 2 — hold: the ball in your other hand just waits
  • 3 — regular cascade cross-throw

Why it matters

423 is one of the best tricks for understanding siteswap theory because the hold makes the rhythm very clear and audible.