11. Plain Bob Minor Toolbox

11.1. Plain Bob Minor explained

Method structure 

The blue line of Plain Bob Minor is shown on the right, with the treble coloured red and the second coloured blue.

The treble plain hunts.

The working bells ring a repetitive pattern with a piece of work each time the treble is leading: dodging 3-4 down, 5-6 down, 5-6 up, 3-4 up, make seconds. 

Plain Bob Minor - the cycle of work

Treble passing positions
  • If the treble takes your bell from lead, make seconds and lead again.
  • If your bell passes the treble in 5-6 when hunting up, dodge 3-4 down.
  • If your bell passes the treble in 4-5 when hunting up, dodge 5-6 down.
  • If your bell passes the treble in 3-4 when hunting up, dodge 5-6 up.
  • If your bell passes the treble in 2-3, dodge 3-4 up. 
  Plain Bob Minor - blue line