'Pokemon Go' Players Discover A Tricky New Throw Technique

How to Get a Double Bounce

Perfecting the double bounce requires crack timing and quick reflexes. Basically, players throw a curveball at a Pokemon as they're attacking. The Poke Ball bounces up into the air after hitting the Pokemon once. The spin of the ball then causes it to hit the Pokemon a second time, this time when the Pokemon is able to be captured.

The double bounce technique is surprisingly tricky, as it requires just the right amount of curve and angle to get the ball not to fly away. That's why many Pokemon Go players didn't think the bounce was possible, even though we've seen players claim it was possible for months.

While there were anecdotal reports of the "double bounce" throw for at least a few months, it wasn't captured on video until this weekend, proving its existence. Many Pokemon Go players were delighted at seeing the throw in action and have created a mini-game of sorts to try to replicate the results. Some players are even seeing if they can get a Poke Ball to bounce multiple times of a Pokemon. So far, the highest reported number of bounces is three!

A Way to Pass the Boredom

Let's be clear here: this isn't a game-changer by any means. However, it is a way for Pokemon Go players to get some amusement of the games while they wait for new Legendary Pokemon to pop up, or for game developers to add new features to the game.

So, if you're looking for a new challenge in Pokemon Go, give the double bounce challenge a shot. You won't win anything, but pulling off this trick shot consistently will prove that you're one of the best Poke Ball slingers in the world.