Contact Juggling Tutorials: Choosing a Ball

[@joea6230]

I found this video about 10 minutes after I bought a ball online. On plus side I seem to have followed most of your advice anyway which is a bonus. Oh and you are in my top 10 things I've found on the interweb, cheers for the video :-)

[@reiweston2886]

I just wanted to say thank you for these tutorials. Yours have been by far the easiest and clearest to understand. I've gone from a clumsy wreck to being able to do at least 2 tricks... which has impressed the family no end haha. Thank you.

[@kennethevans2323]

I really enjoy your videos, i'm starting to learn contact juggling at 60. not so easy

[@RayRemillardActor]

Me too =) Brother!

[@austindoucet2419]

Thank you I have looked so hard and you are one of the most throughout and it is so helpful ❤️

[@ubizmo]

Speaking as an old guy starting this enjoyable practice, I've picked up a few balls: 100 mm acrylics, clear and colored and a 75 mm clear one. But the ball I most enjoy playing with is a 100 mm stainless steel. It's pretty light, so I don't mind practicing for extended periods. The acrylics do get to be tiresome, due to the weight. Also, the stainless really does look pretty good, and it's smooth enough for sliding kinds of moves, like squeeze-ups. One other thing worth mentioning: At some point, you WILL send your ball flying through the air unintentionally. An acrylic ball can smash windows, TV screens, etc., and dent floors. You have to think about this in terms of where you practice, as well as what kind of ball you use. My stainless ball is light enough not to do much damage. I think the Sil-X would be even better for anyone who practices indoors.

[@Tejasmed]

if they allow it...tell us where you found that metal ball. eBay? thanks

[@mattkelly1277]

I too would like to know where you got a 100mm stainless steel ball

[@godteeth]

I just got a clear acrylic one the other day. As a beginner. I thought I'd try to do the harder balls first so that the easier ones would be that much easier. The set I started off with a four years ago is actually not made for contact juggling, but they're small chrome "Chinese Medicine Balls". They have a bell inside them and due to the size, they are harder to use for most people, but training on those and now using the acrylic, it's much easier than it would be otherwise.

[@augustxx22]

Thank you for sharing! I just started contact juggling recently and I love it! I started with a 75 mm acrylic which I really really like. Someone told me to try 100 mm so I got the stage ball and waiting for an acrylic. I like the stage ball but it’s so light lol. It does help make practicing the left side a bit easier. And even a 75 mm becomes tiring after a bit because of the weight. Thank you for all that you share, and hope you are doing awesome!

[@Tejasmed]

Thanks Lindsay. I happen at my much older age, have a lot of metaphysical training...so I just happened to have some glass crystal balls. Until Fushigi, I had never seen contact juggling. But, after watching several how to explanation, wow...I learned they make acrylic balls.. clear ones. and they are slightly lighter.. Strange, no one even mentions that a beginner should be using acrylic instead of glass. You might want to include that little gem of wisdom in your next how to. Crazy as it sounds, I collected three 57mm acrylic track balls from old computer track ball mouse units. Right now, I am using them to strengthen my hands while waiting for some 60mm clear acrylic balls off E Bay. lol...sure the hands hurt with the practice...but need some new tricks to teach the grand kids... Much appreciated...

[@welurkintheforeststhefores8100]

i am using a base ball at home, and an orange at lunch, all i can really do is a roll onto the back of my hand to the palm of my hand, and i really want a clear acrylic or a chrome, i am more of a fan of smaller cj balls. i love your videos! they are very helpful and you have a great sense of humor. i have been pen spinning for a while and i remember the time i dropped it on my dad's face; he got pissed off at me, and i want to get into contact juggling too.

[@JohnnyRandom89]

I think all shiny black and silver and clear have the best looking effect.

[@MacMalte]

Great video. Very fun to watch and for learning.

[@MacMalte]

We have a shop around here, they sell tool and homeimprovement stuff. They have wooden balls. All size. Heavy but not that expensiv as acrylic. Maybe ill get one today

[@LindsayIstace]

I couldn't follow that link but they are the ones under "LED Contact Glow Balls" and I went for the 100mm filled soft shell option.

[@sarahvoruz968]

Your tutorials are just *the best*

[@Cieln0va]

I got into contact juggling when I was 7 years old, my father's friend named Rob game me a trackball from a broken mouse he had. I would sit for hours trying to do some weird tricks while keeping it in the same spot in space, now last year I found contact juggling and I'm excited to receive my first ball

[@RayRemillardActor]

Thanks for the info, Lindsay! BTW, the Twitter account you posted no longer exists. At about 3:55 in you are talking about a large, red ball and I have no idea how to spell it so I can't find it online. Please tell me...silex, cellex, selects??? Thanks

[@elizabethdoman5658]

Ray Remillard - Actor SilX. You can find them on online stores or on Amazon, or just Google it.

[@kristinabird3562]

Hi! I've been wondering about contact juggling for a while and your tutorials have convinced me! Time to get a ball and try it out! I want to get the 100mm silicone, but couldn't find it on renegadejuggling. Am I not looking in the right place? Thanks!!!

[@grenolf]

I also use the 120 mm helium filled Jupiter sky ball or 100 super high bounce balls...They are safe to practice with and bounce back to your hand which can add,to the flow movements if added gracefully. ..Love your videos Lindsay ...I need to meet a girl like you..😘

[@LindsayIstace]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped. Happy juggling!

[@madogblue]

Any preference for color as far as easier to follow indoors for a beginner?

[@Kurgoy009]

which ball would be a better ball for arm rolls and stalls (fist, elbow) I have a fushigi which opened the door for CJ but now I've learned that I bought something crappy and I'm looking for a ball to help with the stalls and rolls (male here) I'd really like your opinion thanks in advance

[@shaunindia]

Thank you.. This really informative and clear.. Thanks for all that detail :) ..

[@MurrayHerts]

I just got a 100mm ball, a plastic one to practice (and drop) & an acrylic one to use as I get better. I'm not sure if the ball is too big for my hands, but I find it very hard to sit safely on the back of my hand.. I feel like a small one might sit more easily on my knuckles, should I continue with 100mm or try a smaller one?.

[@LindsayIstace]

Three courses of action you can take! #1: Keep practicing your backhand cradle until it works. I have pretty small girly hands and I can rock a 100mm but it did definitely take some practice. Most of us are not born with ball on the backs of our hands! #2: Get a smaller ball! Why the heck not? If it works, it works! #3: Do both and that way you're making an educated decision as to your favorite contact juggling tool.

[@MurrayHerts]

Thanks for the reply, I ended up getting a 80mm ball which feels much better than 100mm

[@davemunro6380]

Subscribed! I think this channel will be awesome!

[@herssonc]

Her laugh made me feel warm🖤

[@ChristopherJamesComedy]

Any recommendations for DVD instructional videos? I want to see if contact juggling is something that I could add to my act. Thanks.

[@ronaqpanchal283]

Clear acrylic ball size for beginners ?

[@DubMurderEpic]

How's that for awesome luck. I've just started to watch your videos, checked out the links, I live in New Zealand and I'm literally a 10 minute drive from Home of Poi ;D Looks like I'll be getting a 100mm acrylic

[@SpencerRaybourne]

Have heard that learning with the sylex will actually hinder working with an acrylic later. Any thoughts?

[@kristinabird3562]

Found them! Thought they'd have their own sub-category like the acrylic - but they're under stage & russian balls. Thanks again! Have to start somewhere ;)

[@RobertSevilla-ht3wq]

Do you still use your renegade LED contact ball? Does the plug where the batteries are located effect isolations?

[@headcrab4]

Contact Juggling Challenge: Do an isolation at the perfect position, and set something on fire.

[@thealmightyintp5728]

if i never commented this then maybe no one would have ever commented on this comment

[@thealmightyintp5728]

Time itself is confusing isnt it

[@Penfold8]

You have a cute smile!

[@gabehooker7738]

Where do you get one

[@MrEpsilonGamma]

What do you think of Fushigis? honestly. What would they classify under?

[@Tejasmed]

Linsay should answer that...but after studying Fushigis, I found that they deliberately put a metal sphere inside the clear acrylic balls, and a solid acrylic glowing ball in the glow in the dark balls. Their reasoning is that the effect is slightly better due to only leaving like a 1/4 in ring of clear acrylic around the outer surface of the ball. The solid inner ball keeps any distracting pass through images. Plus...they sorta mention that the ball is not overly dangerous concentrating sunlight that might catch something on fire. Note, to anyone interested..Fushigi balls are almost 75mm. Most acrylic balls available are 60mm 70mm 80mm and 100mm. I am 79 and done a lot of crazy stuff with rope tricks..but this takes physical training..yes, your hand muscles will hurt...but stick with it. This is not an overnight learning trick...Stick with it.

[@albertsjoberg1200]

"...or someone else's face... Yeh" I would love to know who's face came to mind in the pause between face and yeh.

[@LindsayIstace]

I’ll never tell!

[@sebastiansierra427]

I love this video . thanks

[@oscardoesyoga]

Size wise if you’re starting out and eventually want to do multi balls, 75mm or do people do multi balls with 100mm as well?

[@boscorner]

Anyway what I meant to say was, that cheesey joke about the psychic was cute, and this is a very awesome helpful video !

[@johnmichaeltermo4394]

what ball should i use for a ten years old like me begginers

[@slacklinedan]

i really like your videos! thanks for making this one by the way, i recently ordered a 100mm ball like your red one so it looks like i made the right decision!

[@LindsayIstace]

Hey hey! I think you've made a great call. 60mm silicone would be awesome.

[@spectralmelodies5979]

a garden globe huh, I'm gonna have to try that.

[@LindsayIstace]

Late comment reply but I hope you got around to trying it out!

[@spectralmelodies5979]

@@LindsayIstace I didn't lol but I've been juggling a basketball instead.

[@crumblysandals2566]

do they break ?

[@grenolf]

I use a chrome 100mm and an LED 100mm

[@LindsayIstace]

Hey there! Thanks for pointing that out. I stopped using Twitter, it just wasn't my thing. I do have a Tumblr @ Skytreks though if you want to check that out! Cheers!

[@GhostHuntsman]

As soon as I heard that fortune teller joke I knew I had to subscribe :)

[@Benjalina666]

Hi, Do you think the sil-x balls are cheating or best if I want to move to an acrylic later? Thanks!

[@LindsayIstace]

Sil-x aren't cheating but I don't think they would help you switch to acrylic faster either. Jugglegear.CA might still have weighed silicone balls. They're just like revised silicone ones but they have a bit extra weight. I prefer them.

[@Benjalina666]

+Lindsay Istace Thanks for the help and I've been using all your tutorials a lot. super useful stuff, thanks!

[@chuckmageean3285]

Hi! Love your videos; the twitter address you listed (@lindsayistace) didn't seem to work though. Is that current? Thanks!

[@gabehooker7738]

Target, Wal-Mart, walgreens?

[@jareth7456]

Balls with more weight are going to be easier to do things like arm rolls where the ball rolls down one side of the arm and then back up the other side of the same arm .....lemme give you a hint ,ever seen a gyroscope? It's stability comes from its spin ....a spinning object is far far more stable than one that isn't...rifle bullets use lands and grooves that twist down the barrel to impart rotational spin on the bullet making it hold one orientation.......

[@Faequeenaus]

Thanks for fyour video it's great. I bought a 100mm Sil-X ball and I love it! I also checked out a couple of sites and found one called "home of poi" which was good and had a great selection of contact stuff. I did not get an acrylic yet but when I do I will not drop it on someones face.Lol Cheers

[@anacristinaochoa8805]

Somebody told me that because of weight... if you learn with silicona balls, gets easier when you try with acrilic ones. Is that true?

[@LindsayIstace]

I would definitely say that is a matte of opinion. I found the transition kind of scary at first but found things like body rolls to be easier because the added weight creates more controlled momentum.

[@LindsayIstace]

Yes! Stage balls work just fine.

[@JohnMichaelRTermo]

hi lindsay istace i am a 10 years old i want to learn contact juggling what ball should i use for a bigginer

[@JoJo-up5oi]

Use a stage ball for learning body rolls or the wiper...use metal balls or acrylic balls for palm spinning multi ball!

[@danielkelley7548]

You know how people always ask, "Is it possible for a man to be just friends with an attractive woman?" I could totally be best friends with this beautiful lady. She's like all that's awesome rolled up into one lovely lady.

[@slayerslayer2157]

Your laughs are heaps less maniacle laugh than iskall Minecraft hermitcraft fans

[@bluedan82]

you have a super adorable laugh

[@illbebackforbreakfastok4701]

She has a great laugh😄

[@masterhans12]

i live in a poor country and cant get these balls. is it ok to practice contatc juggling with a tennis ball?

[@Tejasmed]

another how to says the marks on the balls detract from effect, so no.. plus the fuzz slows down the roll. Try to find a 100mm acrylic ball, a smooth one. E bay was my source...but, good luck

[@bhartley1024]

Find someone with a wood turning lathe and have one made from wood.

[@FBClillian]

whats contact juggling?

[@cleansingfire100]

she's adorable!!!

[@NJacana]

Why not use a softball?

[@LindsayIstace]

Late comment here but yeah! You totally could. It’s just not as “pretty” looking but it would a a super accessible starter prop.

[@slayerslayer2157]

Just use a fushigi ball

[@masono199]

Contact juggling and comedy, haha I'm in

[@JunJP02]

Thanks for the heads up on balls. :)

[@LindsayIstace]

Try searching "renegade juggling" in Google?

[@boolooshtookoosh]

Your talks are like poetry..how do you do this..:)

[@Gawdsqwad]

Your awesome

[@thepancakepony]

...I started on a 2inch xD that was.... a challenge

[@MrMansoor4alikhan]

thanks that's helpful. subscribed.

[@Egyptana]

I don't understand... French subtitle please ? T_T

[@djnoodl]

go to home of poi :) google it ;)

[@jgauty6874]

Thanks! lol :)

[@theolay]

Noice! Happy and noice.

[@loopcontrol4592]

Such a dork.. lol nice vid hun.

[@iliekdogsya7297]

Your funny but thanks so much for tips

[@TaroLeButcher]

Good joke at 2:03 :)) (y)

[@joshuajacobs4914]

Am I the only one who was bugged by the fact she has rolled up one sleeve and not the other? lol

[@xKINGxTUTx]

You should send me your damaged acrylics lolol

[@grenolf]

I have balls of steel..

[@boscorner]

Omg screw autocorrect .

[@boscorner]

That cheeses

[@Viperohs]

You look alot like emma stone