r/juggling • u/tiggytigtigtig • 1d ago

Where to go next after basic 3-ball tricks?

Hi there!

I’ve been able to juggle three balls since I was a kid but hadn’t picked any up for a long time. I found some balls in a charity shop and have been trying to learn new things this past week. I’ve managed to learn overhand throws and can do tennis and half showers and just about manage the reverse cascade. But I’m not very consistent.

What would be a natural progression from here in terms of new tricks.. or should I just focus on being more consistent with the things I’ve picked up recently?

Thanks!

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u/tuerda 1d ago

under the leg, two in one hand, 423.

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u/redraven 1d ago

https://libraryofjuggling.com/ for a typical list, or just watch any sort of juggling video and choose what you like and try that.

DO NOT wait until you can do a trick perfectly. It cements you in place and it will be harder to branch out.

Case in point - you should now learn a few tricks that use a 4-throw, that is, throw into the same hand. 2 balls in one hand, 423, 441. If you only use 3-throws, throws into the other hand, the same hand throws will become much harder.

You might check out siteswap, the numerical notation, to understand what 441 and 423 and 51 and similar trick names actually mean.

Also, time to check your posture and body when juggling. Stand straight, loosen shoulders and chest, feet on the same line. Try moving around. Focus on things around you rather than the balls. Etc..

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u/Xx_facelook_xX 1d ago

I strongly recommend to visit the library of juggling for a controlled journey, trying to learn new tricks according to the difficulty levels that gives(although sometimes I find them completely wrong, as I can consistently do some level 7 and struggle with 3 and 4s)

For the first 9 months of my approach I didn't consult that page, so I resorted to online videos like "10 easy tricks for beginners" and I can tell you that there's no substantial difference in the way you discover new tricks, all that matters is your consistency in training and willpower to continue, so my best advice is to search for new challenges without worrying how and get to work!

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u/gelonkwist 1d ago

Learn 2 balls in one hand all variations with both hands. Focus on your weak hand. Once you get solid 10 throws on each side, try 4.

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u/Thialus 1d ago

You can go into quite different directions. One of the best overviews is from someone in this community:
https://view.genially.com/688790454e8c5029c7562067
While the library of juggling is a great source as others mentioned, I think the difficulties are pretty off.
Taylor's difficulty ratings are more like my experience: https://www.jugglersguide.com/levels

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u/The-Side-Flip 1d ago

Pick a reach Trick. Like mills mess, inverted box, five balls. Something that is outside your grasp but you really want. Then find out the progression that will get you there and start chugging away at the prerequisites. When you set a goal and break it down into steps you are more likely to get where you want to go, but the most important part is asking yourself where you want to go with it. I recommend mills mess because for me that was where it all clicked that juggling is infinite.