Learn to juggle MILLS MESS - Intermediate Juggling Tutorial

Learn to juggle Mills Mess, a popular 3 ball juggling trick!
In this tutorial you'll learn Mills Mess step by step with easy breakdowns as well as how to fix common mistakes!
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If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment. I'll do my best to answer!
Also, I'm sorry about all the audio crackling. There was a squirrel in my pocket who kept chewing on the microphone cord.
That, or my mic cord was going bad and I had to buy a new one.
Who knows.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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. :-)

[@mesocool8542]

Saaaaame

[@anuragpaul8807]

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

[@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?

[@artemagleev_2088]

beautiful training from taylor

[@theswingmechanic]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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🙂

[@royjg83]

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

[@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

[@JayWillmott-CDPS]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@ryanbennett4495]

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

[@sacramentoskip]

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

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@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 ;-)

[@OneDustTable]

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

[@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.

[@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 🇹🇹

[@b.v.4501]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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!!

[@modularcuriosity]

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

[@mahxylim7983]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@litlolla-hu9iu]

Truly a clear ass to the point tutorial

[@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.

[@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!! 🤹‍♂️

[@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…

[@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

[@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

[@nazmalik4577]

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

[@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!

[@xXIgnisXx]

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

[@My_tie]

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

[@wytzebink290]

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

[@antriderz3762]

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

[@BangaruAmarnath]

Thanks for the tutorial. I watched most of your videos. Keep it up.

[@josiahambrose924]

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

[@ultimatetrickshots3872]

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

[@erzuicera9239]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@sportflyer]

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

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@troymacleod7944]

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

[@charlesprietonetz2219]

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

[@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

[@Stonefists]

Great help, thank you Taylor!

[@user-pt4xz2eh8j]

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

[@marktahu2932]

Hey always wanted to learn this - by the way, you're a good teacher, not over the top like a lot of others, just straight forward and very clear. Awesome! Thanks!

[@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.

[@Bigsnow99]

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

[@fm6312]

You're amazing! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@Villian4ever]

Just learned this today. After 3 days practicing. Thanks a million. Great tutorials x

[@spreadthefunk1272]

best mills mess tutorial i've seen so far, keep up the good work!!

[@daiwikvohra1038]

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

[@cerongul529]

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

[@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

[@nanbang3046]

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

[@amirsh9350]

thank you master, i saw your videos on instgram randomly and record them all the time and finaly find you. your best, we love you, thanks again✌️

[@patelsneh8082]

Thanks for explaining everything 👍👍

[@christophermanderino6629]

Bwhahaha 10:18. It me. I learned this the first time as a late-teenager. I was looking for a refresher; instead I found your method of trying it the best decomposition of this trick I've seen, yet! Awesome video! Thanks!

[@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 :)

[@r.v.7885]

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

[@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

[@siddharthgoyal6756]

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

[@MasterCoD69]

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

[@D33PFUTURE]

you're like the'Michel Thomas language learning method' but for juggling! really really good :)

[@beavisteo]

Best mills mess tutorial I've ever seen! Thanks!

[@vicentefmba]

Omg ! I need to learn how to do this one !!!! I’m loving your tutorials !!! 🙏🏻 so good

[@curtiseade5303]

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

[@djangotrane]

Thank you SO much! Finally got it.

[@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!

[@andrewpotter3995]

This is my next trick to learn. Thank you 😊

[@user-hu2ku1mj3w]

Your videos r so helpful... thank you for teaching ❤

[@munafmukadam3452]

I just learnt this, thanks to your video! well, still in the process of learning and perfecting it! amazing content! and as always, love your energy! Thank you!

[@georanas]

I’ve subscribed to you because you’re videos are super useful and filled with helpful content, along with a fun personality :)

[@UNKNOWN-xm9bt]

best juggling tutor on youtube!

[@dannyduncan4174]

I love your tutorials btw 😃

[@parjitkhakh6970]

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

[@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)

[@isaiahdavis2129]

Thank you that's one of my favorite tricks I seen you do Yayyyyyy!!

[@kevinwolf1852]

Awesome, thank you Taylor!

[@user-so9fj9bs6o]

Thanks, Taylor! Your lessons are the best ! )

[@govindwagh9546]

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

[@jasonbaltas786]

Thanks a lot for teaching me how to do that beautiful trick!! 😊👍

[@damiandunajski3071]

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 :).