several patterns and tricks are unique to rings. for example, a spinning ring oriented vertically can be cradled and spun on a ring that is held horizontally. rings can be spun along different axes resulting in a trick called "pancake flips." "color change" involves rings colored differently on both sides, the performers catch the ring hand facing up and then throw the ring with the hand facing down, giving the appearance that the ring has changed. one of the most common tricks unique to rings is the "pull down." in this trick, usually used at the end of a performance routine, each of the rings is caught and placed over the performers neck in sequence.