The Slow Single Multiplex

One of the first multiplex throws to try is the slow single. Using the underneath multiplex grip (Fig. 1), throw the two clubs with a normal underhand passing motion so that each goes to your partner with a single spin. Instead of throwing toward your partner's left, however, throw toward the middle of the body so that one club can be caught in the left and one in the right.

 

Since your partner will have to hurry to catch the club coming to the right hand, help out by throwing the two clubs a little higher and slower spinning than a normal single ­ a nice slow lofty single. To make the clubs easy to catch, make them spin in the same vertical plane in which they are traveling, not on some diagonal. The clubs should come down from their arc in front of your partner, so that they can be caught at about shoulder level perhaps a foot apart.

 

Try this throw and those below without actually juggling at first. Just put two clubs in your right hand in the appropriate grip and practice the multiplex throw to your partner. Practice just the throw and catch until you can both do them without your partner's life and limbs being threatened. Then add clubs and mix well.

 

The Underhand Flat Multiplex

Another simple throw from the under­neath multiplex grip (Fig. 1) is the under­hand flat. This multiplex is thrown with the hand under the two clubs, which are held at an upward 45 degree angle. Move your hand up in a straight line at about the same 45 de­grees to make the pass. The object is to keep the clubs from spinning (much) so that they arrive still with that 45-degree angle on them, or perhaps having drifted up to as much as 90 degrees (with the knobs down) for a relatively easy catch. The straight line movement of the hand is important-don't swing your arm as in a normal pass or the clubs will spin.

 

You can also throw a multiplex flat using the top grip. Catch or put the second club on top of the first, then turn your hand so that your palm points forward with the clubs vertical. Now push them up and toward the middle of your partner, trying to keep them

from spinning, so that they stay vertical with the knobs down. Make the throwing motion be a straight line, not a swinging arc, to avoid imparting any spin.

 

The Chop Multiplex

If you're already accomplished at throwing chops, try throwing a multiplex chop. Using the top grip, put the second club on top of the first and turn and raise your hand to hold the clubs over your shoulder in a fairly normal chop throwing position (Fig. 6). With a flick of the wrist, throw the clubs upward but di­rected toward your partner's belt buckle with enough spin so that they can be caught on the handle when horizontal, right side up in the hands. (The upside down catch is more dangerous and challenging since it will likely be done right in front of the body and face.)

 

Remember to hold the clubs with the line between their body centers horizontal and perpendicular to the line you want the clubs to follow.

 

This will keep the spins vertical, avoid collisions and make the clubs spin in nice parallel paths. You'll need more wrist flick with the multiplex than you would with just one club. Your hand should be positioned at the middle of the clubs in order to get enough spin easily.