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One ball: learning the basic throw
and catch
The first and most important thing
to learn is to throw and catch one ball correctly. This is the
only move you'll need to learn the three ball cascade: Hold both
hands in front of you with your palms facing up. Cradle a ball
loosely in one hand, and lower the hand down by your side before
throwing. The goal is to have the ball land in the other hand,
so throw the ball up and a little bit across.
Throw using the elbow, not the
wrist or shoulder.
Try to throw the ball about as high
as the top of your head.
Watch the ball as it reaches its
peak in the air, picture where it will land, and then hold
your other hand under it.
Do not reach up to catch the ball;
the ball will come down to you.
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If you don't catch the ball on the
first try, don't worry. It's more important to make a good throw and
stay relaxed. The catch will follow naturally.
Spend a few minutes throwing one ball
back and forth, right to left and left to right. Each time, try to
throw the ball to the same height and keep your hands level with
each other. Practice until this move is smooth and easy.
Congratulations! You've learned the
basic move needed for juggling!
Technique courtesy of http://www.kalvan.net
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