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So i have been contact juggling for about 2 months and this is what i have learned so far:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBZz52oE ... e=youtu.be

Please give me some constructive criticism, i have much to learn

Alright. Here goes.

Very impressive for being 2 months in. I can tell that you've practiced a lot and you are doing well.

Now for nitpicking.
1. Slow down. This is the CJ mantra. If you think you are going slow enough, go slower. It looks better and you learn faster.
2. Your ball looks perfect for body rolls, but a little big for fancy butterfly moves. You seem to have a hard time maneuvering.
3. Finish one trick before you start the next. You barely do the transfer when you go on to the next thing. It leads to loss of control. Let the ball finish its route before an abrupt change in direction.
4. Everything is in one tiny space. From your elbow level to your nose, and inside your shoulders. This looks like you are nervous and leads to the problem in #3. Try to go outside these zones. Made wider sweeps with your butterflies, let your arms go outside more on your body rolls.
5. For the circle, try to have the flip to the other side to be more subtle. Try rotating with your wrists to create the inertia instead of the fingers. This requires use of the shoulders to move. Understand?

You are doing fantastic and try to keep it up. I've always appreciated constructive criticism.

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I normally go slower but i was trying to keep time with the song. Thanks for the tips i will definitely work on it!

Good stuff, You should do all the things dizz suggested...But also, for number 2 its not that the ball is too big, its that your movements in your arms and body have to be larger to make them look nice with a ball that size, so really if you work on making those movements slower and longer they will work just fine.

And although 3 and 4 are good advice for this stage, don't let rules like that get in your way. Do it how it feels best to you, if some one says your doing it wrong you can tell them your doing something else, because there is no wrong in contact juggling.

Also good job!

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Also, turn your camera on its side.

For two months I think you're looking great! Work on those inner and outer elbow stalls and your arms rolls will get much more controlled.

I'm using my phone and i'm using the kickstand on it and in order for me to even get my feet in the shot i have to turn it like that :/ i'll try and rig something up if i make anymore videos of my progress