Alex wrote:
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Post by AlexI tried to balance on a bowling ball today without anti-slipping tape
but with two spotters. The hardest part was to get on a board. About
balancing itself... It feels that I'll be able to learn it eventually.
But getting on is HARD! Am I suppose to jump on it or step with one foot
while keeping my hand on opposite side of the board for balance? I think
this is what I saw people do on Rolla Bolling on two rolls.
To mount, have the spotters hold the ends of the board with both hands.
Step up near the center with one foot and your hands on their shoulders.
Set the second foot the same distance from the center. Slide both feet
out to the distance you want (I want shoulder width). Have the spotters
gently release the board. Lighten your dependence on the spotters as
(if) you get comfortable ;-) Circus Boy (aka Bobby Hunt) uses two
audience volunteers to very good result for this with a 4 tube stack.
Stacked as seen at http://circusboy.com.
A very good step towards learning the ball is to set up a rola bola as
usual - then stand on it at right angles to the tube. I think you will
find that a different technique is needed for the corrections. Instead
of changing your weight from one foot to the other (or heel to toe) I
have to push and pull the board with my feet. Sit in a chair with
rollers then try to move if you do not follow my clumsy directions.
Please do this next to a suitable support until you get it solid enough
to juggle comfortably.
To free mount this type of bola, stand to one side of the center,
parallel to the board. Place the first foot on the center of the board
while leveling it. The foot on the ground needs to be in line with the
end of the tube. Now slowly shift all your weight onto the foot on the
board and lift the other foot on board. Jumping/jerky movement will
almost always yield disastrous results - trust me!
My personal best on a 4 tube stack is 270 catches with 3 balls. (And no,
I do not do it in a show).
--
TK
http://wejuggle2.com/
Still Having a Ball
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