devil sticks

Tossed rhythm props

Devil sticks are a juggling prop consisting of a center baton manipulated by two control sticks held in each hand.

The player tosses and rolls the center stick between the handsticks without gripping it directly.

Also called flower sticks or control sticks.

She practiced devil sticks until she could keep the baton spinning for a full minute.

skill

hand-eye coordination

Ability to sync vision and movement

timing · rhythm · concentration · dexterity · agility · manipulation · practice · mastery · proprioception · fluency

performance

busking

Public performance for donations

festival · talent show · entertainer · showmanship · acrobatics · stage · audience · spectacle · cabaret · vaudeville

juggling

diabolo

Spool juggled on string

baton twirling · catching · rhythm sticks · fire sticks · glow sticks · cigar boxes · clubs · rings · balls · tosses

technique

propeller

Rotating blades creating thrust

tick-tock · flip · trap · stall · around the world · backhand · saw · buzzsaw · body throw · behind the back

Opposites
juggling prop type

devil sticksjuggling balls

Props for toss-and-catch routines

clubs · beanbags · rings · balls · juggling clubs

manipulation technique

devil sticksbody rolling

Fluid sequential torso movement

Family

devil, devilish, devils, deviled, devilled, devilling, devil's

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G