Hi there! I’m Linda and I’m an arty type of gal with no ‘real’ job. Basically I have a lot of time on my hands to ponder life’s little complexities. Like have you ever wondered how to use a compass or how to change a car tyre? My motivation in writing theses articles is to help answer some of those tricky questions you might come across in life. Now if only I could figure out how to win lotto…
Juggling is a skill that has been around for centuries. Evidence of juggling has been found in the hieroglyphics of Egyptian tombs dating back to a period between 1994-1781 B.C. Don’t be mystified by this gravity-defying activity; juggling is quite simple to do once you get the hang of it. Surprise your friends and family by learning how to juggle and then show off your new skill!
Here's how to juggle 3 balls…
1. First find a nice open space to practice - away from breakable items, like glass, china and your little sister’s face! Standing in front of a bed is handy; you won't have to keep bending down to pick the balls up when they drop.
2. Find three balls, hacky sacks, oranges or anything round and weighty.
3. Now imagine an "X" that crosses the upper half of your body, with the intersection at your chin level. You'll want to follow this X pattern as you throw the balls. Aim for a point above your opposite shoulder and throw with enough force to reach slightly above forehead height.
4. For starters, practice with only ONE ball. Toss it back and forth between your hands. Try to make the ball follow the same path each time -- a gentle curve. Keep hands at waist level. Don't reach to catch the ball; let it fall into your hand. Let your wrist do all the work, not your hand.
5. Now try the two-ball pattern. Put a ball in each palm. Toss one from the left hand. Just as it reaches its peak and begins to drop, toss the other from the right. Catch Ball 1 with the right, catch Ball 2 with your left. Once you're comfortable try to keep it going for a few minutes.
6. Now for all THREE. Start with two balls in one hand, and toss (1) of those to start. As that ball reaches your opposite shoulder point, toss (2) from your other hand, leaving that hand free to catch (1). Remember, the next ball you toss is always one underneath the ball in the air. As (2) descends, toss (3) and catch (2). Once you get the hang of it, keep the routine going until you feel your hands and wrists are perfectly at ease.
Have fun, good luck, and (most importantly) don't get frustrated. With a lot of practice and determination it can be done, you’ll be juggling while unicycling backwards on a tightrope before you know it!
Linda
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Hi there! I’m Linda and I’m an arty type of gal with no ‘real’ job. Basically I have a lot of time on my hands to ponder life’s little complexities. Like have you ever wondered how to use a compass or how to change a car tyre? My motivation in writing theses articles is to help answer some of those tricky questions you might come across in life. Now if only I could figure out how to win lotto…