Plain Bob Minor Diagram

Plain Bob Minor

Where do I start?

This diagram shows the order of work in the method. The accompanying table shows the first few changes in the method and the first work you do as you move around the circle.
Starting Positions in Plain Bob Minor
Circle of Work Bell
No		 Starts
With		 Starting
Places		 First
Work
2 In to Lead (2)LL23456.. 3/4 Down
4 Hunt In (4)32LL234.. 5/6 Down
6 Hunt In (6)5432LL2.. 5/6 Up
5 Out to the back (5)665432L.. 3/4 Up
3 Out to the back (3)4566543.. 2nds

Work at Bob and Single in Plain Bob

This table illustrates how you will be affected if the conductor calls a Bob or Single indicated by an underscore. If you are not about to do the work tabled, continue the work unaffected. 5/6 Up or 5/6 Down are never affected by any call. Note:- When unaffected the places will stay the same but order you meet the bells changes.
How the Conductor's calls affect your work
About
to
Do		 Bob Called Single Called
Do This Next Work Do This Next Work
3/4 Down
543432L..		 Run In
5432LL2..		 3/4 Down Make 3rds and Out
5433456..		 2nds
2nds
LL22LL2..		 Run Out
LL23456..		 2nds Unaffected 3/4 Down as usual
3/4 Up
2343456..		 Make 4ths and In
234432L..		 5/6 Down Same as Bob
Make 4ths and In
234432L..		 5/6 Down

Another View

People learn in different ways, by presenting the same information in different formats maximises the chance of it being understood. The diagram below is based upon an idea from Anne Robinson, adapting a blue circle diagram of a plain course to show the work at a call.
Work at a Call
The conductor will call at the point marked by the bar across the red line of the plain course, change your counting to follow the route of the thicker line back to the point where you lead twice, then pick up the red line of the plain course at that point.
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