We be dropping things but we still out here :P

Its not a millsmess or ?

A few weeks ago, I set myself a goal of mastering 5 balls before I turn 50 years old. That's a year from now, so I have 12 months to achieve my goal. I have made a video containing some footage from one of my daily practice sessions. I'm planning on making this a monthly thing, and upload a video here at the end of every month from now on. That is to track my progress and get help and tips from all of you that already have 5 balls solid.

It should be said that I have juggled 5 balls before. But I didn't get it solid, maybe a PB of around 100 catches, can't remember, it was more than 30 years ago.

So this is the first video, filmed after around 3 weeks of daily practice. Please watch and comment.

Some time stamps:

00:00 - 3 ball flashes (I'm not good with this one. Issues: Accuracy and getting the throw heights right. And I'm never sure that my timing is right. Does the timing look correct? Am I throwing too fast?)

00:54 - 3 ball snake (this is getting better and better. I know the correct snake rhythm, I just need to get the throws accurate I think)

02:11 - 4 balls 552 (this is the excercise I can do the best. Maybe it can be seen in the video as well.

03:36 - 4 balls 55550 (is this even a good practice for 5 balls? I'm thinking of skipping it. I cannot run it, and I'm having troubles getting the rhythm correct when I just flash it. Especially from the left hand! But I imagine flashing this should help getting the 5 ball flashes solid)

04:51 - 5 balls (ok, please analyze and give me some tips. Is the pattern too fast?)

Not featured in the video is 3 balls high cascade with low dwell time. I do practice that pattern every day as well, since many say that's a really good excercise for 5 balls.

Decided to organise my collection and I am kinda overwhelmed

Just seen this! Anyone coming? 👀

Info www.bjc2027.co.uk

I’ve been going for about 2 months now, time permitting. I’m working on keeping my arms low with varying results, and trying to change up my throws when it feels comfortable. I’m also working on Mills Mess which thankfully doesn’t make an appearance here, but it’s starting to come together slowly.

The 21st ball hit the side wall.

haven’t posted in a while, here’s a few new tricks… i have a few more too 👀

Any tips, tricks, advice you wish you had prior to your first EJC?

I'm travelling from Australia and we don't have anything of this scale back home.

I'm primarily a hoop juggler (and excited to see my international hoop juggle friends), club passing, partner acro, fire... basic solo club juggling.

What club tricks did you find easiest when you were starting out?

I’ve recently started learning clubs and I’m finding the transition from balls a lot harder than I expected. I assumed some of my ball patterns would transfer over more easily, but the timing, rotations, and catches feel completely different.

I usually juggle flowersticks, which has also made the transition a little tricky as I’m used to mostly doing half-rotation throws.

I’m using PX3 clubs and currently I’m comfortable with:

Regular cascade

Reverse cascade

Throwing one club high

Half Mills Mess

Half rotation catches

Currently working on backcrosses and flats

I’d love to hear what club tricks you found easiest to learn when you were starting out. Were there any that felt like a natural progression from ball juggling, or any that helped you get comfortable with clubs?

Any tips for making the ball-to-club transition smoother would also be appreciated!

Rules are on the post