2 Club Split

Description: The 2 club split is probably the most useful multiplex for passing.  It can also be used for 5 club double splits.  It involves throwing a 2 club multiplex where both clubs are thrown with the same height and spin, but split apart so that they can be caught with different hands.

Grips: There are basically two different ways to hold the clubs for this throw.  The circus grip, and the european grip.  Both grips involve lining the clubs up side by side and placing one of the knobs on top of the other one.  If the inside knob is on top, you are using the european grip.  If the outside knob is on top, you are using the circus grip.  I would recommend using the circus grip.  I don't know anybody who prefers the european grip for the 2 club split.

The Throw: Here are three things to think about when trying to make a good throw.  1) Are the clubs lined up correctly?  This should be easy to tell unless you are in the middle of a pattern and don't have time to actually look at your clubs.  2) Do the clubs stay together during the entire throw, including the release?  It is easy to have the clubs slip or rotate at different speeds during the release.  It takes a lot of practice to get it right.  3) Are the clubs are laterally level to the ground and all times.  If you were to hold the clubs straight out in front of you and place a plate on top of them, it should be level.  Do not tilt your clubs sideways from this position at all.

The Collect*: Assuming that you are using the circus grip, there are two ways to collect: 1) catch second club on top of the first  2) catch second club underneath the first.  Both of these methods work well.  Each one has it's advantages and disadvantages.  Try both of them, and see which one works better for you.  If you decide to catch on top, make sure that you angle the club in your hand toward the inside so that the other club will land correctly on top of it.  If you catch underneath, it can be a little tricky to keep the handles from colliding.  If you angle your wrist inward and let gravity pull the bulb of the club down so that the handle points up and outward, you should have plenty of room to catch the other club without handle collisions.  See picture below.  As soon as your hand catches the second club, you can squeeze your hand to slam the first club down on top of it.

Setup for underneath catch

* Note: The collect is only important if you want to use the 2 club split in the middle of a pattern.  If you just want to learn the 2 club split as a "start," then it's not important.