2005 Association Training Conference
2005 Association Training Conference
Calling Grandsire Doubles
Called from 5
Presentation by Richard Pargeter

One 60 and three 120s

PBPBPB
60 changes
  1. PSPBPB PSPBPB
  2. PBPSPB PBPSPB
  3. PBPBPS PBPBPS
120 changes

On the 5th:

  • 3rds, double 45up - 3 times for 60; 6 times for 120

  • Cross with hunt bell before 3rds - then double 45 up with that bell

  • single with:  a) 2;  b) 3;  c) 4.

Two more 120s

PSBS PSBS PSBS

On the 5th:

  • Double 45 up with 2

  • 3rds, crossing with 2 as it runs in from making bob

  • Double 45 up with 2 as it comes out of hunt

  • Move on to 3, then 4.

  • BSPS BSPS BSPS

  • Similar sequence - starts part way through working with 4, then 3 & 2, then finish with 4.

When to call

Call as treble is in 3rds place on the way down (Handstroke)


  • As you pass treble in 34 for double 45 up

  • As you hit the front for unaffected


For more help and information, please see Richard's help sheet:
You too can call a quarter of Grandsire Doubles.


2005 Association Training Conference.