Learn to juggle MILLS MESS - Intermediate Juggling Tutorial

[@graae1]

For some reason I was stopped dead in my tracks by mills mess. I felt I just couldn't learn it and I've avoided it for years and years. After watching your video I just picked it up in around 20 mins. Thank you for an awesome tutorial!

[@derekvolpe3699]

Everytime I have to come re learn something in this video , this comment keeps me pushing , motivates me to see passed the hard parts and makes me not want to quit this trick . Cant end up like you

[@derekvolpe3699]

How did you let let such a seemingly small funderbunk test give you the urge quit, three balls down , and let samson little stinky mess make you less of a person. Good to know you started your day right by completing this movement.

[@MegaMonkeVr]

Same I thought it would take like 5 hours to get good at but I got good ing about 30 minutes 😂😂😂

[@pablolichtig2536]

Best tutorials I've seen in KZbin. Definitely.

[@rob6777]

Came here to say this - Cheers Taylor!

[@sebastiandomrose3483]

just yes, you can explayin things so well... Wish i could too

[@ezittru638]

She's so good at these tutorials. I think she like a chosen one 😁

[@pay_]

Seconded and thirded

[@olivheit3780]

Definitely!!! Taylor is awesome

[@3ballpatterns566]

I think your tutorials are pretty valuable, not only to the for jugglers that learn the patterns but also for jugglers who do tutorials. As someone trying to learn the secrets of video editing this is also a tutorial for me. The Animation at the beginnig is awesome the colour choice/ size of the balls is on point, the transitions and sound effects, the composition of the scene...i could go on forever. This is a blue print for a tutorial on any skill and im thankful it exists.

[@greego5952]

I'll check out your channel!

[@loredanamassini9484]

2:00

[@eAsyLaWn]

I didn't even know what Mills mess was ( called it "the impossible switcharoo circle") but now I can do it. Honestly, I still haven't quite wrapped my head around what's going on but my hands seem to be getting it haha. What a great tutorial!

[@TaylorTries]

Good luck learning Mills Mess everyone! If you have any questions, feel free to post them, I'll do my best to answer! Chapters for your convenience: 0:53 - The Pattern 2:34 - Prerequisites 3:15 - Breakdown - 1 ball 6:24 - Breakdown - 2 balls 7:52 - Breakdown - 3 balls 10:01 - Troubleshooting 11:55 - Conclusion 12:38 - GOPHER!

[@Victory..I]

Thanks for the lessons..luckily I already know this pattern.. A lesson on Rubinstein's revenge will be great!! 👓

[@DavidLindes]

Hahaha, 12:38 is my favorite chapter, even though the rest was a great tutorial! Thanks for this. :) Sounds like it was a cute little gopher. :)

[@Summerskies411]

Thank you, I have now qualified mills mess. Also juggled continuously for two and a half minutes, one and a half minute increase from yesterday!

[@Summerskies411]

Do you know whats good continuously for a three ball mess?

[@elicalalang-lacroix8673]

By FAR the best Mills Mess tutorial I’ve seen!

[@thatguysean6]

You actually taught me how to do 3 ball cascade, and soon the Mills Mess

[@goetzvonb123]

Well done. The lesson really only begins after you learned how to teach yourself. To know how to learn is the difference between a beginner and an apprentice. Juggling is a great tool for this process and contains real life lessons. If you face a big challenge - divide it into small challenges - practice the ones that you can´t do already - practice the transitions - bring it all together. Never give up - succeed eventually (one was or the other)! Basically analyze the way she is teaching and ask yourself why it works. I hope this perspective is helpfull and encouraging even if it is presented so short and dry in a youtube comment. :-)

[@Blue2cewl]

Saaaaame

[@theswingmechanic]

There is simply no better juggling video or coach anywhere. The step by step instructions are exactly perfect.

[@GrumpyOldGuy777]

Thought I was too old and slow to learn this but due to your teaching ability I'm learning it. Thank you!!!

[@TaylorTries]

You are definitely not too old! I've known many jugglers who have learned later in life and gotten very good, I've taught a few too! As my grandmother used to say; Age is a state of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.

[@GrumpyOldGuy777]

@@TaylorTries Thanks for the encouragement and great content. Cheers!

[@anuragpaul8807]

Watch 2:00 boom .... that's the most important thing you need to understand Thank you Taylor ma'am for the video 👏👏

[@Aldo.flores]

Ten years a go I learned this amazing trick by the hard way watching it several times to understand how it works. If some one explained me this, it would be easier, thanks for sharing

[@philipnguyen3107]

taylor you are awesome. i knew steve mills 40 years ago. we used to perform in NYC. You did a better job explain than the man himself.

[@lukasb.1187]

Just started juggling again a few days ago and l was surprised that i was able to perform most of my juggling skills. (stopped more than a half year ago and was able to juggle 4 balls and do some 3 ball tricks, but didn't know how to do mills mess and the tutorials weren't really helpfull) With the help your tutorial I learned this skill in one evening! Thank you🙂

[@muthukumar2475]

Awesome tutorial.. That top angle of how you release the ball was really helpful for me..

[@cricketxpert3701]

Sir Iam From India & Don't Know English But Sir Aap Indian Lage Aur Ye Video Dekh Rahe Ho To Ache Jugler B Hoge.. Main Bhi Ye Seekhna Chahta Hu Can U Help Me???

[@mdscashews1976]

Muthu how long u are practicing juggling May I know where u from

[@brentmeistergeneral1054]

Very good advice regarding the "u" ball. Concentrating on throwing that ball back to the centre has improved the look of my pattern 100%. Thanks again!

[@brucecrane9605]

After 5 weeks of practicing I FINALLY GOT MILL"S MESS DOWN GOOD!!! A cool and satisfying pattern. Never could have done this without the tutorial. Thanks

[@artemagleev_2088]

beautiful training from taylor

[@Adam-Winrich]

Great tutorial! I tried learning this from friends years ago and knew I was doing it wrong. I also like the focus of the camera, with the autumn leaves out of focus in the back.

[@ryanbennett4495]

It's like learning juggling all over again... I love it

[@micheleferroni1733]

Following other's tutorial there was no way to do it for me. With you, after few tries, I have the feeling that I will do it. Thanks....and you are so beautiful!!!

[@erenjaegerbomb8653]

I've known for decades *what* the individual throws were, but holy moly, leading just 2 balls in the figure 8 patten has combed my actual mess into the most satisfying and elegant pattern! This is just what the doctor ordered

[@frankstraube8371]

Thanks a lot...i have been trying Mills mess for several months, but just ended up with the messy part. With your video i have finally succeeded in only one evening...the moment where you emphasize that the third ball has to be thrown inside has been extremely helpful. And you are pretty too ;-)

[@royangumansingh3067]

WOW it’s like you always post a video just as I am struggling with a trick!! I’ve been trying to learn Mills Mess for the past few weeks and it was not looking right, I see my errors now! Also, You posted the three club cascade and I learnt from you despite watching SO many tutorials. Thank you Taylor !! You break things down perfectly. Love from the Caribbean islands, Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

[@paololenisa8948]

One of the best juggling tutorials at all. It’s an example of the ideal philosophy for any tutorial: make it as simple as possible, but not simpler…

[@danielbellut143]

1:32 "some people describe it as the trick windmill going back and forth". This sentence clicked in my head a few months ago. Thanks once again Taylor.

[@newlyborncorn]

I always thought of it as 3 consecutive throws to the left, then 3 consecutive throws to the right. Throwing them more to the middle (as you recommend) has made my pattern look a lot nicer. You are officially an epic teacher!! 🤹‍♂️

[@lewisfontes6973]

wauw! i picked up juggling around 2 weeks ago and the only thing i could do then was a inconsistent 3 ball cascade. i have been practicing and trying new things since i touched it 2 weeks ago. i wanted to learn mills mess and you just made me do it after 10 min of trying i can now do consistently 30+ catches. thanks a lot for the tutorial and i will watch much more of the video's that you make.

[@Beakerzor]

I remember the first time I committed to learning Mills Mess, and then again once I mastered it, it was my most treasured juggling experience. It's so elegant and rewarding to learn and watch. Thank you for this video.

[@Beakerzor]

the only thing that tops Mills Mess is seeing constant toggling between Mills Mess and Reverse Mills Mess, someone should name it Alternating Mills Mess if it doesn't already have a name.

[@SelimSalemCat]

Rare to see such thought through step by step explanations with details where u wanna catch the second ball in one hand and different viewing angles Good job and thank you!

[@royjg83]

1:36...Now that's slick. I look forward to nailing this.

[@OneDustTable]

Amazing, all of a sudden it makes sense, great tutorial as always!

[@JayWillmott]

Learned this trick when I was very young and have been doing it for decades but I’ve struggled teaching it to others. Great video and awesome explanation

[@govindwagh9546]

U r expert even in showing wrong throw in trouble shooting. great

[@BartonChittenden]

Many many years ago, I attached ribbons to some juggling balls, so that when I juggled them in a cascade, the ribbons would braid -- or when I juggled a reverse cascade, they would braid in the other direction. Just for kicks, I tried mills mess... and *THE RIBBONS DIDN"T BRAID*. The crossing and un-crossing of hands unbraids the pattern exactly as fast as the underlying cascade pattern braids them. Blew. My. Mind.

[@user-deleted]

I haven't been juggling for a few years and I gave up when it came to learning mills mess. This tutorial inspired me to give it another try. Thanks

[@sinopsycho]

Thanks! I have tried several times over the years to learn the Mills mess but could never really understand it. But yesterday I watched your video and voila, 2 hours later I have a Mills mess!! Thanks a lot!!

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

Great tutorial. I’m also a KZbinr (Arborist Blair Glenn) and have a good friend (Dan Menendez) who has been teaching juggling for a long time. I stumbled on your tutorial here and wanted to commend you. The edit was clear, your shots were well thought out and using three different colored balls works well. Blair

[@MsPatriotfront]

Yeah, I don't know how some jugglers claim this one is "basic" or easy. This was one of the toughest patterns for me to learn. My experiences: 1. Focus on all throws to going to the same place... to the center. When you are in the midst of the pattern during the panic phase and wondering what to do next, fall back on this golden rule. 2. The cross throw @3:48 is counter-intuitive and took up most of my concentration when learning. Reverse cascade with one ball going under is NOT Mill's Mess (2 of the 3 throws are but starting there could result in a bad habit). 3. To learn, throw high (top of head or higher) so you have a half second to think. This is probably the #1 tip that got me through it. 4. Taylor's combination @8:30 is crucial. Get this down. (Left 1, 2, 3, stop, then Right, 1, 2, 3, stop). Next you have stop stopping and figure out the #4 throw (which is simply the opposite #1). Get to the point where you can catch the #4. Getting past this barrier was a point of great frustration, but here's the thing: Once you move on to #5 throw, the juggler's brain kicks in and it started working. Thanks Taylor for this video. This is the best MM tutorial on KZbin.

[@buddy3635]

Thanks so much Taylor! I started using this tutorial a month ago, and today I got 4 catches!! I’m proud to be a Cool Otter!

[@curtiseade5303]

I unintentionally learnt this previously but my technique was off and it didnt look very good so now it looks much better thanks

[@kimberlyh173]

best tutorial I've seen! breaking it down like that made it so I could really focus on how smooth everything was, before it was super choppy

[@spacecadet35]

I think of it as juggling with my arms crossed and then changing which crossed arm is on top. So you juggle arms crossed left on top, uncross arms, arms crossed right on top, uncross arms. Repeat until you drop one or get bored.

[@modularcuriosity]

The 20 seconds starting at 1:53 unlocked it for me. I finally understand the pattern.

[@josiahambrose924]

These video are so well thought out and great production quality. Thank you for making me suck less at juggling.

[@Pizk-q5t]

I'm the one, who did the second and the third mistake as well, and didn't realize it, until I did it front of a camera (inspired by you). Now I'm only doing the second one :D Thanks for the tips!

[@mahxylim7983]

The top angle is awesome! Thanks for making it free for us!

[@sacramentoskip]

You make it look so easy. Took me a year to learn it.

[@johnmitskus6763]

Thank you for your reply to my question about the Mills Mess pattern. Your answer was thorough and complete.

[@erzuicera9239]

FINALLY the Mill's mess seems less messy to me. By far the best tutorial on the subject, thanks a lot !

[@skaposzczet]

I remember learning this trick years ago and trying to make it look good. Aiming each ball to the center of my body did the trick. Yay :)

[@nicolasl6201]

Thank you Taylor. You rock. So satisfiying when it hurts the brain at the begginning and it ends up being fully understood. Many thanks for your tutorial. Nico frome France

[@rubenmusic827]

I like how you're were 2 different colored braclets so you can tell which hand is doing what. It's clever

[@SpeedrunTnRC]

December will make one year , i struggle still to do the 2 up 1 up as my hands dont supinate all way but at one point 3 ball cascade seemed impossible now i can do a few tricks i appreciate the lessons

[@philm617]

I wish I had a tutorial like this when I was learning Mills Mess! The way I learned it back in about 2003 was I downloaded a program that simulated various juggling throws/patterns, and I just stared at, and studied, the simulation for HOURS trying to understand what each ball was doing and how to get my hands and arms to do what the completely 2D stick figure simulation was doing. Anyway, it took a few days for me to even learn the pattern and work on executing it without dropping every cycle. But I love it, it's my favorite 3 ball juggling trick to bust out, because it always gets a fun reaction from people when they see it! Good video!

[@ffliz217]

After the LONGEST time i’ve finally gotten a handle on this trick. Thank you so much for this tutorial, it made all the difference.

[@simonvanderstraetereel9530]

Thank you so much for explaining ghis and other juggling things. I have tried so manie tutorials but none was as clear as this one Thanks so much

[@b.v.4501]

Thank you Taylor for being a such good teacher. Grettings from France.

[@cerongul529]

Awesome, thank you :) I have been struggling with mells for weeks now.

[@Mattarelly]

Great breakdown.... I'm not naturally talented at juggling so need individual steps to follow like this.

[@charlesprietonetz2219]

Thank you very much for teaching from zero filming in front angle back angle excellent congrats and greetings from Bolivia. 😊❤

[@damianM3071]

Great tutorial, very detailed. After watching Steve Mill's tut I thought I've learned it. Now I can clearly see, there's a little bit more journey ahead :).

[@mmj1342]

That overhead camera angle is sooooo helpful! Thanks! I'm still struggling with Windmill and Shower (also learning from your other vids), but learning Mills Mess and the other two at the same time seems to help reinforce the initial 2-ball tosses of each trick. Love your videos!

[@Topitom44]

Thank you so much, I Just learned my favorite jugling trick in like 30 minutes with this incredible tutorial 🤩😄

[@wytzebink290]

Never managed to get this trick down. With your instructions I now basicly have it down, thanks!

[@maryama.9996]

your tutorials are by far the best. After learning a 3 ball cascade ive learned pretty much every other juggling trick i know from you. Mills mess seemed so terrifying and i picked it up in a few hours. ur the best taylor!

[@daiwikvohra1038]

This is the most effective and best tutorial vid I have ever seen

[@nazmalik4577]

Had been trying to learn this for ages, your tutorial finally made me get it. thanksssssssss!

[@antriderz3762]

I got that brain hurt at the Tennisball already, much more so at the factory. I'm so ready for this :D

[@mlk8972]

Thank you so much! ❤️ I was able to learn this trick in just three day (à ca. 30 minutes each day). You explained well.

[@litlolla-hu9iu]

Truly a clear ass to the point tutorial

[@emantaylor]

5 hours later and I got it! Still working on making it more of a figure 8 pattern. Thank you bunches!

[@GasparMoralesGomez]

Great tutorial!! I've trying to learn to juggle Mils Mess for a while and with your steps I finally did it!! Thank you so much :)

[@ugoidrakis28]

Really thanks to you, I’ve learned Mills Mess in one week. Your tutorrial is much better than what I saw 👏🤹‍♂️

[@thoughspot]

I feel my brain is full cause of learning juggling after watching your videos and practicing. It's so full I cannot learn anymore anything new for a lil while. And my brain hurts. I've learned quite much, but mills mess is still work in progress. But good progress anyways. Thanks for great videos!

[@kimmosanky7353]

Small brain

[@JieShengZhang]

Thank you so much. I have to say your video really make me easily juggle. With the language obstacle,I still can understand what you teach. I will show off this trick to my friend. HAHA

[@garthholder4357]

best tutorial out there!! thanks a million. been practicing this for ages but managed a 1mn mills mess shortly after watching this.

[@avanpoperynghe]

The best tutorial I've even seen! And I've seen a LOT! Finally I can do the mills mess, thank you so much!! Can't wait to look at your other tutorials. Way to go Taylor!

[@CryptoIncursion]

Your tutorials are great thank you. Not only do you obviously have the best SEO and domain authority as your stuff always appears first on Google, but I love your breakdown explanations and practice routines to get the feel for the muscle memory on each parts of the trick. And the POV camera views is exactly what the doctor ordered! I normally watch your vids right on the Google embed link, and can't comment or like so had to come to KZbin for this one to let you know how much you've helped me learn and I appreciate you!

[@kevinfager.]

I’ve watched so many videos and again at lower speeds. I thought I had it last night, then thought I didn’t. But I just wasn’t to the point of releasing the first throw while catching the third from the previous cycle. I now fully understand what’s happening haha. But I have to go to work. I’m hoping I can get a full continuous cycle of both sides by the end of the evening.

[@nicolasmorabito7950]

Wow. This tutorial taught me how to do this trick in probably 15 minutes, thank you so much! Definitely the best tutorial out there (at least for me)

[@MasterCoD69]

With this tutorial, step by step, i learned pretty well in less than an hour. Really a great tutorial! 💪🏽

[@kyleriley9786]

Definitely not ready to tackle this yet but it's good to know for later. Your videos are by far the best breakdown for juggling I've seen and are packed full of finer details.

[@leonatomkins4747]

This is a great tutorial and I can now do Mills Mess! I still do a bit of the U ball but its getting better and i can now juggle from the reverse cascade into mills mess!

[@Bigsnow99]

WOW! you are so good at juggling ! You are the best person to make me know how to juggle!

[@MPFleetCOPK]

I’ve been doing the U throw and could never figure out what I was doing!! Thank you so much! Awesome tutorial

[@119santana]

Definitely one of the best teachers I've ever had honestly

[@TaylorTries]

I’m getting this engraved on my tombstone 😆

[@My_tie]

I agree. One of the best tutors out there on youtube! Thanks for an understandable explanation of the notorious mess!

[@mapchallenge3771]

Thanks for the video! I’m going to try and learn this trick!

[@mapchallenge3771]

Been working on it! I think I have the first two throws down at the same time but still working on doing all three together

[@freshbakedbun6001]

Thank you for one of the best Mill's Mess breakdown videos i've ever seen, the multiple angles and ball-by-ball pattern explained really did help. I made progress but I may be doing it incorrectly like mentioned towards the end.

[@xXIgnisXx]

Perfect timing!! That's exactly the trick I wanted to learn now. Thank you so much for all your videos😊👍

[@MaxiMum1324]

This will, forever, be the music I learned the 3bc with.

[@patelsneh8082]

Thanks for explaining everything 👍👍

[@sportflyer]

Your teaching skills are simply brilliant. Binge watching now... ❤️

[@odairfonseca6397]

Muito obrigado! Depois de muito tentar, aprendi a fazer o mills mess com o seu tutorial. Sua didática é ótima. Obrigado!

[@katiejomulvey7517]

This is a fantastic tutorial! I learned things I didn’t know about this pattern! Thanks for the advice, hoping to join the Legendary Otter Club soon!

[@tubeytubetuber]

If I manage to learn Mills' Mess, it will be thanks to your very helpful tutorial. Thank you so much!

[@parjitkhakh6970]

Amazing explanation! I was able to pick it up fairly quickly mainly because I was good with the prerequisites. Love this trick!

[@siddharthgoyal6756]

Wow! Great way of teaching! I have never juggled, but still enjoyed it.

[@ultimatetrickshots3872]

I was able to learn the Mills Mess in only 20 min bc of u. Ur the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nanbang3046]

You are really a good teacher. Thank you so much.