Hi there. Okay, so today I am going to teach you how to juggle. Step-by-step.
To begin, you will need some balls to juggle with. You can basically use any round objects, but soft, sand bags are best. You can get special juggling balls from a toy-shop or department store but fruit is also good for learning. Make sure your fruit isn’t too big or too small. The ball should sit comfortably in your palm.
Now, how to stand. Put your feet shoulder-width apart and relax your whole body. Keep your elbows close to your hips as your lift your forearms, like this.
Now, we’re ready to begin. Start with one ball. Hold it in the hand you write with because this is your dominant hand. Throw the ball in an arc shape, as high as eye level. And catch it.
Practice this for a while. Feel the rhythm.
Now add the second ball. When the first ball reaches the peak of the arc, and begins to drop, this is when you throw the second ball. But don’t forget to keep an eye on the first ball! After you catch both balls, then reverse the action by throwing the first ball back to the original hand.
Practice this for a while and get the hang of this.
So, when you feel confident with two balls, you are ready for three! You will notice that there is a natural pause in the movement with only two balls. This is where the third ball belongs.
Hold two balls your dominant hand, and one ball in the other. The first ball you throw should be from the hand that has two balls. Again, when this ball reaches the peak of the arc, throw the second ball. As this ball reaches the peak, you now throw the third ball.
And before you know it, you are juggling! Juggling takes a lot of patience and practice. So keep at it-it’s so much fun!
Here are some tips for juggling:
- Work on being consistent in your tosses. Juggling is about rhythm.
- The balls should remain the same distance from your body all the time. You don’t want to be chasing your balls around the room!
- Remember to keep your body relaxed. Juggling should be a smooth motion. Begin slowly and soon enough your body will learn what to do.
- Your wrists should be doing the work, not your arms or shoulders.
- Try to use a scooping action when catching and throwing. Think of this as a smooth motion of your hands.
- Train your weaker hand to be equal in skill to your dominant hand. This will make you a better juggler.
- The more you practice, the better you will be. But be patient and give your hands a break if you are getting frustrated! You will find that the next time you try to juggle, you will be better and better!
Good luck!
