How to Juggle

Top Tips for Learning to Juggle

1. Start with the Right Equipment: Use soft beanbags or juggling balls that don’t roll away when dropped.
2. Master One Ball First: Get comfortable tossing one ball between your hands at eye level.
3. Progress to Two Balls: Practice throwing one ball, then the other, in a smooth arc—don’t pass them hand to hand.
4. Use the Cascade Pattern (Three Balls): The basic three-ball cascade involves throwing one ball as the previous one reaches its peak.
5. Practice Over a Bed or Couch: Reduces the need to chase dropped balls and softens the landing.
6. Keep Your Hands at Waist Level: This encourages proper form and better rhythm.
7. Focus on Accuracy, Not Speed: Go slow at first—clean, consistent throws are more important than speed.
8. Don’t Move Your Feet: Try to stay still and centered while juggling. Foot movement often means you're compensating for poor throws.
9. Stand in Front of a Wall: It helps you focus on vertical tosses and consistent height.
10. reak It Into Small Goals: First, try to get 3 throws and catches, then 5, then 10, and so on.
11. Be Patient and Practice Daily: Even 10 minutes a day can lead to major improvement.

Useful Online Resources

YouTube Tutorials

• Taylor Tries: Excellent lessons for all levels.
• Niels Duinker: Clear, step-by-step beginner tutorials.
• Juggling Secrets: Explains common mistakes and how to fix them.

Websites

• https://www.libraryofjuggling.com – Great site with animated diagrams and progressive tutorials.
• https://www.juggle.org – Official site of the International Jugglers’ Association with tips and community resources.
• University of Maryland Juggling Club – Facebook group.
• Baltimore Jugglers Association – Facebook group.

Props

• Juggling Warehouse
• Renegade Juggling
• Dube` Juggling Equipment

Apps

• JuggleStar (iOS/Android) – Track progress and learn patterns.
• JuggleMaster – Animated juggling patterns to practice visually.

Books

• “Juggling for the Complete Klutz” – A classic with balls included!
• “How to Be A Goofy Juggler” by Bruce Fife – Juggling for clowns!/li>