However, although the shower requires more speed and precision, "some people find that the movement comes naturally to them," and it may be the pattern learned first.

[14] "Balls or other props follow a horizontal figure-eight [or hourglass figure] pattern above the hands.

As a result, the balls travel along the figure-eight path that is characteristic of the cascade.

The pattern continues in this manner with each hand in turn throwing one ball and catching another.

This pattern is achievable with a wide array of props besides regular balls.

Because of their slow falling speed due to high air resistance, scarves are often used as a first prop for beginning jugglers.

the cascade maintains the basic pattern of throwing one prop before catching another on its way down.

[1] The reverse cascade is, "perhaps the simplest," of, "several possible patterns that can be juggled with crossed arms.

At the end of the semicircular movement the carried ball is tossed virtually straight up to be caught by the other hand.