Alright guys time to get your Joga Bonito
on because today we are going to be talking
about juggling.
A skill that nobody’s better at it, than
the Brazilians.
— Tips for Beginners ---
We recommend beginners start with their hands,
keep the ball up with their thighs, and try
to get extra touches with their feet as the
ball falls to the ground.
Try to get as many touches as possible, starting
with just a few.
As you improve, your record will increase.
— Mastery of the Feet ---
Now we’re going to talk about Mastering
the feet.
The first thing to practice is flicking the
ball up with your feet instead of using your
hands.
Place your foot on top of the ball, then quickly
pull it back towards you, sticking your toe
underneath the ball to lift it up in the air.
Once you can Juggle without using your hands,
see how many touches you can get with your
strong foot, then your weak foot.
As you get better, try switching between feet.
As your control improves, decrease the height
of your juggles.
Eventually you'll reach a level we call toe-tap
juggling, where the ball barely leaves the
foot with each touch.
Keep in mind that toe-tap juggling is a difficult
skill that requires a great deal of practice.
— Upper Body Control ---
Another important part of juggling is controlling
the ball with your upper body.
Start with your hands.
Try getting as many touches as possible with
your head.
As the ball drops, use other parts of your
body to keep it up as long as you can.
Eventually, try using your feet to bring the
ball up to your head.
Once you’ve gotten used to using your feet
to bring the ball up, try playing a game we
call “The 7 Point Challenge.”
The goal of the game is to juggle from one
foot, up around your body and down to your
other foot, hitting your thighs, shoulders
and head along 
the way.
Another game you can play is something we
call "Body Basketball."
Use a nearby basketball hoop and try making
shots without your hands.
Starting with your feet, bring the ball up
to your head, eventually heading it into the
hoop.
Body Basketball is very challenging, but if
you keep working at it, you’ll greatly improve
your upper body control.
— Tricks & Freestyling ---
Once you have mastered juggling with your
upper and lower body, you’re ready to have
some fun.
Try practicing some tricks and skills to add
some flair.
A quick search on youtube will show you thousands
of freestylers with insane tricks and skills.
There’s really no limit to what you can
do!
Start by picking something you think is cool,
then practice doing it over and over again.
Good things will come to you with hard work
and persistence.
And most importantly, Have Fun!
— Game Prep ---
Juggling will help improve your ball control
in real game situations, helping your touch
in the air and when combining with your teammates.
To prepare for games, practice juggling with
a friend from a short distance, then as you
improve, move farther apart from each other.
Use your left foot, right foot, and different
parts of your body to pass and receive the
ball.
Try to improve your ability to work with the
ball in the air in a variety of situations.
— Summary —
1) Tips for Beginners
2) Mastery of the Feet
3) Upper Body Control
4) Tricks & Freestyling
5) Game Prep
