Today, I want to talk about cooking. We’re going to experiment with memorizing tabular data in the form of culinary ratios using a combination of the wardrobe method and a simple grid system described by Jerry Lucas and Harry Lorayne in The Memory Book.

You might be thinking, “Wait a minute! Why are we memorizing culinary ratios?

The answer to that question, allow me to refer you to the article Memory Sports Nutrition, the first in a series by Johann Randall Abrina. In it, Johann rightly observes that while there has been little research into the optimal diet for a memory athlete, there is no shortage of literature on the relationship between diet and brain health. In addition, everyone has their own idea about how to best prepare for intellectual exercise:

In 1754, philosopher and theologian Jonathan Edwards wrote:

“By a sparingness in diet, and eating as much as may be what is light and easy of digestion, I shall doubtless be able to think more clearly…”

Then we have the musings of Ben Pridmore:

“junk food is very much the way to go if you want to be a great memoriser…”

Finally, we have the great Tony Buzan (quoted by Johann):

“Good Food = Good Brain, Junk Food = Junk Brain”

Despite the diversity of opinion, Buzan seems to have the right idea. In the article, Chess Diet: Eat or Play, Yury Markushin expands on Buzan’s assertion by arguing that that the chess champion’s diet is one that’s rich in good carbohydrates, proteins, fish oils, and b-vitamins.

So how do we follow the advice of Mr. Buzan and Mr. Markushin? One of the easiest, and most economical ways, of pursuing a healthy diet is to prepare the food yourself. That’s where the culinary ratios come in.

What Is a Culinary Ratio?

In his book, Ratio, Michael Ruhlman writes that a culinary ratio is a, “fixed proportion of one ingredient or ingredients relative to another…it’s not like knowing a single recipe, it’s like knowing thousands.” In short, a ratio can be thought of as a fundamental recipe from which all other recipes are derived. Let’s look at a quick example:

The most basic bread dough is as follows:

5 Parts Flour : 3 Parts Water (plus yeast)

Everything from pizza dough to fancy artisan breads can be derived from this simple 5:3 ratio. Now, all you need is a little baking know-how and you’re good to go (for more information, I recommend Ruhlman’s book).

Time to start memorizing!

Wardrobes and the Simple Grid

This method combines two techniques: a basic number-letter grid (as described in The Memory Book) and the wardrobe method.

Let’s have a look at our ratios:

As you can see, we’ll be working with five basic ratios: bread, pasta dough, pie dough, biscuits, and pound cake. To memorize the chart, we’ll work through the following steps:

• Set up a letter-number grid with peg words for each cell.
• Assign the chart’s headings to two wardrobes.
• Link the ratio information to the peg words for each cell.

Setting Up the Grid

In the number-letter grid, each column is assigned a letter, and each row is assigned a number (or vice-versa). Each cell is then labelled with its letter-number coordinates.

The next step is to create peg words for each cell in the grid. Each peg word will begin with the letter of it’s column. We’re beginning with column-letters because it’s easier to use a vowel in a peg word if it is designated as the first sound in the word. The second consonant sound of each peg word will come from it’s row number (according to the Major System).

You may have to spend some time memorizing the peg words, but a little extra work in the beginning pays off in the long run. The easiest way to study them is to work down each column (A1, A2, A3, etc.).

Now, well we have to do is associate the information to the appropriate pegs.

Creating our Wardrobes

A wardrobe is an ordered list of words that function as memory pegs. Linking information to a wardrobe results a list that can be easily recalled and navigated.

One of the advantages of using a wardrobe is that the linked information becomes synonymous with each peg word in the wardrobe. For example, if we link 26 pieces of information to the alphabet, the result is a new ordered list of words, each of which refers to a letter. This new list can now function as a second alphabetic wardrobe.

We’re going to use this concept to memorize our chart’s headings. The list of baked goods (left column) and the list of ingredients (top row) will not be contained within the grid itself. Instead they will be stored in two different wardrobes. Together, these wardrobes will function as an index directing us to a specific portion of the chart. This creates a more consistent grid that contains nothing but the actual ratio data, rather than a mix of ingredient titles and baked goods.

First, we’ll link our list of baked goods to each row using peg words from the Major System. This will create our first index. Each baked good will refer us to a specific row in the chart.

• 1 (Tie) – Bread: A loaf of bread putting on a tie
• 2 (Noah) – Pasta Dough: Noah building the ark out of a pile of wet noodles.
• 3 (Moo, a cow) – Pie Dough: A pie, with four legs, grazing in a field and mooing.
• 4 (Roux, an ingedient made with butter and flour) – Biscuit: A biscuit wearing an apron mixing roux in a pan.
• 5 (Lei) – Pound Cake: A pound cake wearing a giant pink lei and hoola dancing.

Next, we’ll link our ingredients to the alphabet using a thematic wardrobe based on animals. This will link each ingredient to a specific column, creating our second index.

• A (Alligator) – Flour: A giant bag of flour, with the head, arms, legs, and tail of an alligator.
• B (Bee) – Liquid (bottle of water): A bottle of water painted like a bee flying around and buzzing like a bee.
• C (Cat) – Eggs: A cat laying eggs.
• D (Dog) – Sugar: A dog singing Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leppard
• E (Elephant) – Fat: An elephant eating junk food and getting fat.

Now let’s put this all together. When I think of the word “bread,” I’m directed to row one. Then, to get the ratio, I move through row one from left to right (A1, B1, C1, D1, E1). As I arrive at each column, I know that the “A” column refers to flour, the “B” column refers to liquid, etc.

Linking the Ratio Data into the Grid

Every baked good in our ratio chart doesn’t contain every ingredient. So the first thing we have to do is fill in the blank spots with zeroes:

To link our ratio data into our grid, we’ll create images using a simple Person-Object technique.

• Person: The person performing the action in our image will be the cell’s peg word.
• Object: The object receiving the action will begin with the sound of the number we want to memorize (Major System)

To demonstrate this, let’s look at how we’d link the ratio data for pasta dough (including the zeroes) into our grid:

Pasta Dough: 3 Parts Flour : 2 Parts Egg

• A2 – 3 Parts Flour: Annie (fictional character from the play, Annie) is trying to shave a monkey.
• B2 – 0 Parts Liquid: A bunny is piloting a in a sailboat.
• C2 – 2 Parts Egg: A giant candy cane fighting a ninja.
• D2 – 0 Parts Sugar: A sand dune opens up and swallows a group of soldiers.
• E2 – 0 Parts Fat: A mutant enchilada drives into a stop sign.

Following the same process for each of our ratios will install the rest of the information into our grid. From now on, when we think of “pasta dough,” we’ll jump to row two of our grid. As we move through the row, the peg word for each cell will remind us of the number amount of each ingredient in our ratio.

An Alternative to Peg Words

As an alternative to memorizing peg words for each cell of the grid, we can create Person-Action-Object images for each cell:

• Person: The person in the image will be the animal for each column / ingredient.
• Action: The action will begin with the sound of the first letter of the row number (Major System)
• Object: The object will begin with the sound first letter of the ratio number want to link to the cell.

Let’s look at a quick example using the pasta dough ratio above.

Pasta Dough: 3 Parts Flour : 2 Parts Egg

• A2
  • Column A (Flour): Alligator
  • Row Two: N
  • 3 Parts Flour: M
  • An alligator nailing a picture of a monkey the wall.
• B2
  • Column B (Liquid): Bee
  • Row Two: N
  • 0 Parts Liquid: S
  • A bee (dressed as a soldier) neutralizing an enemy soldier.
• C2
  • Column C (Eggs): Cat
  • Row Two: N
  • 2 Parts Egg: N
  • A cat nurturing a baby ninja.
• D2
  • Column D (Dog): Dog
  • Row Two: N
  • 0 Parts Sugar: S
  • A dog nominates himself to a be senator.
• E2
  • Column E (Fat): Elephant
  • Row Two: N
  • 0 Parts Sugar: S
  • An elephant naming his son after Stephen Colbert.

Conclusion

Today, we created a grid system for memorizing culinary ratios that combined a number of techniques, including Jerry Lucas and Harry Lorayne’s number-letter grid from The Memory Book, the wardrobe method, and even a little bit of Tony Buzan’s Self-Enhanced Memory Matrix (SEM3). While no system is perfect, a good grid system and a little creativity is great way to retain massive amounts of information. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas about how to optimize the grid, share them in the comments.

In his book, Master Your Memory, Buzan outlines his memory system, the Self Enhanced Memory Matrix or Sem Cubed (Sem³). Sem³ is an elaborate peg system allows you to store 10,000 pieces of information in a giant table. It combines the major Major System with a set of 100 Sem³ pegs, each of which is based on a theme.

Each column represents a block of 1000 numbers divided evenly between 10 cells. Each cell contains 100 numbers, represented by each row. Lets break this down a bit:

• If we look at the cell marked “A”, we see it’s in the 3000’s column and the 200-299 row. Therefore, the “A” cell contains the numbers 3200-3299.
• Next, let’s look at the cell marked “B.” It contains numbers 8500-8599.

Get the idea? Good, let’s move on.

Themes and Pegs

Next, Buzan creates the 100 Sem³ peg words by assigning a theme to each row. Each cell within a row is assigned a peg word reflecting its theme. If the first row (0-99) was given the theme animals each cell would be assigned an animal peg.

Now we can begin to put it all together. Combining the Sem³ grid with the major system allows you can create at least 10,000 unique images on the fly.

Take the number 5025. An image representing this number could be a goat wielding a knife. How did we arrive at that image?

1. Determine the cell that contains the number. In this case, it’s the goat cell, since our number is between 5000 and 5099.
2. Use the Major System to create a word representing the specific number within the cell. In this case, 025 = knife.

To sum it up:

(Goat = Any number between 5000-5099) + (Knife = 25) = 5025

Applying the System

We now have 10,000 unique peg images. To use this system, we simply allocate part of the grid to the information we want to memorize and link our information accordingly.

Let’s say we want to remember some information about each member of the Beatles. We’ll place this information in the 1000-1099 cell, the cat cell. The first four numbers within that cell and their images are as follows:

• 1000: A cat with a hand saw.
• 1001: A cat dressed up as King Tut.
• 1002: A cat acting as Noah building a big ark.
• 1003: A cat mooing like a cow.

Now we include each of the Beatles in this image.

• 1000: A cat performing as a magician and sawing Paul McCartney in half.
• 1001: John Lennon is an explorer who opens King Tut’s tomb only to find a giant cat.
• 1002: Ringo Star is helping Cat-Noah build the ark.
• 1003: George Harrison and a cat are brazing in a field mooing like cows.

We have now assigned each of the four Beatles to a block of numbers in the Sem Cubed grid. Now, we can use the link system to tie more information to each of the Beatles.

• Paul McCartney played bass. If we think of “bass” as the fish: Paul McCartney getting eaten by a giant bass.
• Paul also had a band called Wings. We can chain this information to “bass” by imaging a bass growing wings and flying away.

By using the link system to tie long strings of information to individual locations on the Sem³ grid, the possibilities are limitless. Go give it a try and share your thoughts in the comments!

Custom ringtone have become very popular. What most people don’t know is that you can create your own ringtones free of charge. Follow the instructions below and you’ll be on your way to building your own ringtone library!

Step 1: Getting Started

Before getting started, make sure you have:

1. A cell phone that supports MP3 ringtones. If you are unsure, check the documentation that came with your phone.
2. A copy of MP3 from your personal music library (other audio formats may also work, but this article assumes the use of an MP3).
3. A way to transfer an MP3 to your phone. Many phones have the ability to receive data via USB cable, Bluetooth, or Email.

Two Ways to Create a Ringtone

There are two ways create a ringtone. The first is to use a web service that will handle most of the heavy lifting for you. Most consist of three steps:

1. Upload an MP3. Some support other audio formats as well.
2. Select a section of the MP3 to be used as your ringtone.
3. Send it to your phone.

The second method is to create the ringtone yourself using free desktop software. Web services keep the process very simple and fast, but do not offer much in the way of editing options. Manually creating your ringtone is a bit more complicated, but it affords you more overall control of the final product.

Free Web Services for Creating Ringtones

• Audiko. Audiko allows you to upload the song of your choice or enter the URL of a song and Audiko will download it for you and prepare it for editing.
• Make Own Ringtone. Makeownringtone supports MP3, WMA, OGG and other audio formats.
• Mobicious
• Mobile17
• MyxerTones
• Tonebee

If you opt to use one of these services, just follow the instructions on the site. The rest of this article will be explain how to create a ringtone yourself using free and open source software.

Step 2: Get the Tools You Need

First, you will need to download some software.

• Audacity
• Lame MP3 Encoder

Audacity

Audacity is a cross-platform, open source application that will meet most of your audio editing needs. It can be downloaded free of charge from Audacity’s download page.

Lame MP3 Encoder

To add MP3 support to Audacity, you need the LAME MP3 Encoder. Follow these steps to get Audacity up and running with LAME.

1. Download LAME from its SourceForge Download Page. The saved file will be in tar.gz format. This is a file archive similar to a .zip file. GZip is a cross-platform application that can be used to extract files from a tar.gz archive. Visit the GZip download page to download the appropriate version for your operating system and install it. Then use GZIP to extract the LAME archive.
2. Once you have downloaded and extracted LAME, move the file to a permanent location on your computer.
3. Open Audacity. Click on “Edit” menu then select “Preferences.”
4. Click on the “File Formats” tab and locate the section called “MP3 Export Setup.”
5. In the “MP3 Export Setup” section click on the “Find Library” button and browse to the LAME file.

You are now ready to create your ringtone.

Step 3: Create Your Ringtone

Now that you have all the necessary software installed, it is time to start working with an MP3 to create a ringtone.

1. Choose an MP3 from your personal library and make a backup copy just in case something goes wrong in the editing process.
2. Open your MP3 in Audacity. In Audacity’s “File” menu, click “Open,” and browse to the copy of your MP3.
3. When the MP3 is loaded, locate a twenty second segment that you want to use as your ringtone. To do this, use the playback controls in Audacity’s tool bar to play the MP3.
4. When you find the section you want to use, use the “Zoom” button (the button with the image of a magnifying glass) to display the MP3 in five second increments.
5. Highlight the 20 second segment using the “Select” on Audacity’s tool bar. When it is highlighted, you can preview it by hitting the space bar.
6. Export the highlighted section by clicking on the “Edit” menu and selecting “Trim.”. Your twenty second segment has now been separated from the original MP3.
7. Audacity comes with several audio effects that you can add to your ringtone. You can find them by clicking on the “Effects” menu.
8. Finally, click on the “File” menu and select “Export as MP3″.

Congratulations! You have just created a ringtone. Now it is time to transfer it to your phone.

Step 4: Transfer Your Ringtone to Your Phone

There are three ways to transfer your ringtone to your phone: USB, BlueTooth, and Email.

USB and BlueTooth

If your cell phone has USB or BlueTooth capability, transfering your ringtone to your phone is simple.

1. Connect your phone to your computer via a USB cable or BlueTooth.
2. Follow the steps in your phone’s user manual.
3. When you are done transfering the file, locate it in your phone and set it as your ringtone.

Email

If your phone does not have USB or BlueTooth capability, you can try sending your ringtone to your phone as an Email attachment. Most cell phone carriers give each phone its own unique Email address. This Email address consists of the phone number and a generic email format such as: Your-10-Digit-Number@ExampleCompany.com. You can find an extensive list of these Email addresses by clicking here. When you know your phone’s email address, follow these steps:

1. Email your phone and attach your ringtone to the Email.
2. When your phone notifies you that it has received the message, save the attached MP3.
3. Locate the MP3 on your phone, and set it as your ringtone.

Conclusion

That’s all there is to it. By following the instructions above you can turn any MP3 into a ring tone. Have fun!

Screencasting is a popular way for bloggers, educators, entertainers and software developers to communicate with their audience. What exactly is a sreencast? A screencast is a short narrated digital video of the action on a computer screen. These videos are often used to create video tutorials and presentations. This article will outline the tools you need and the steps to take to create your own screencasts.

Step 1: Getting the Tools You Need

You will need software to capture the action of your screen and audio from your computer’s microphone input. Thankfully, there are several free or open source applications that will help you get the job done.

Screencasting Software

The following is a list of free applications you can use to record your screencast.

• JingProject.com is available for Windows and Mac operating systems and is an all-in-one source for creating screencasts. The Jing Project offers software that will capture video of all or part of your screen and record audio. Users are also provided the option of publishing their screencasts using the Jing Project’s free online hosting.
• CamStudio is for Windows only. CamStudio captures both audio and video, can save your screencast in .avi format or .swf (Flash) formats and allows for the insertion of screen captions, screenshots and other videos.
• Copernicus is for Mac operating systems only. Copernicus will capture the action on your screen but does not support audio.
• AviScreen is for Mac operating systems only. AviScreen will capture video of your screen and save it in .avi file format and does not support audio.
• Istanbul is available for Linux operating systems and is designed for the Gnome desktop. It supports both video and audio and will record all or part of your screen and saves the screencast in .ogg format.
• RecordMyDesktop is available for Linux operating systems. RecordMyDesktop is a command line tool that captures both audio and video.
• Screencast-O-Matic works well with Windows and Mac operating systems, but sometimes has problems with Linux systems. Screencast-O-Matic is a web based screencasting tool that requires no downloads and offers automatic free hosting of your screencasts.
• Wink is available for Windows and Linux operating systems. Rather than capturing video, Wink allows you to create elaborate slide shows with captured screen shots and captions.

Step 2: Planning Your Screencast

Next you have to plan your screencast by creating a storyboard and writing a script. This will speed up production and keep everything cohesive.

Your Audience

A screencast is an act of communication. In order to communicate clearly, you should tailor your storyboard and script to meet the needs of your audience. Consider the following:

• Who is the intended audience? The general public? Business professionals? Students? Children?
• Be concise. Screencasts are meant to be short. Only include information that is necessary and relevant.
• Use simple language and avoid technical jargon.

Create an Outline and Storyboard

Make an outline of your screencast. Include headings for each major section and subheadings for smaller sections. Use this outline to create your storyboard.

A storyboard is a scene by scene time line of your screencast. It will serve as your guide through the recording and editing process. This can be done with poster board, a notebook, or on a computer. Break each section of the outline into scenes. Add references to all images, audio files and screen captions that each scene will include.

Write a Script

Always write a script. Few things are more distracting to an audience than a narrator who stammers or fails to stay on topic. A script will allow you to plan what you want to say and how you want to say it. This will minimize communication, keep your screencast as short as possible and reduce production time. Present information to your audience in small pieces rather than long, continuous chunk of narration. Your script should also include the same headings and subheadings you included in your storyboard.

Rehearse

Rehearse the entire screencast. This will help you familiarize yourself with the material and reveal any areas in the script or storyboard that require editing.

Step 3: Record Your Screencast

Now that you have created your storyboard and written your script, it is time to start recording your screencast.

Set the Stage

Your audience will be watching a video of your computer screen. Anything visible on the screen that does not directly relate to your screencast is a potential distraction.

• Remove unncecessary files, icons or toolbars and turn off all programs that may interfere with your screencast by making sounds or generating pop-ups. You could also create a user profile for recording screencasts. This would allow you to create a new, clean workspace without changing your normal profile.
• All files and applications you will be using in your screencast should be easily accessible. Digging through your file manager or clicking through several menus can be very distracting to a viewer.
• Trim your screenshots so only the portion of the screen you need to display is visible.
• Shut off your phone, television, radio or anything else that may interrupt the recording process. You may need to close your windows so that your microphone will not pick up the sound of passing cars and other noise.

The Microphone

The microphone you use will affect the quality of the recording. But before purchasing a new microphone, record a short section of your screencast and clean up the audio track using Audacity, a free and open source application for audio editing. After editing, decide if the sound quality is acceptable. If not, consider purchasing a new microphone.

File Size

The smaller the file size of your screencast the easier it will be to share with your audience.

• Consider the screen resolution requirements of your video. The more visual detail you want to include, the higher the resolution needs to be. Unfortunately, the higher the resolution, the larger the file size. A good rule of thumb is to always use as low a resoltion as possible and never go any higher than 1024×768.
• Remove unnecessary video data by recording only a portion of your screen or limiting the screen capture to the window of the application in which you are working. This will keep file size down and reduce visual distractions.

Gather Your Media

Now that all of your preparation is done, it is time to gather extra media you intend to use. This includes:

• Images and screenshots.
• Audio that is not a part of your narration
• Video that is not a part of the screen capture

When you have all of the materials, perform all necessary editing and prepare them to be included into your screencast during the editing process.

Recording

The act of recording your screencast will vary depending on your software and equipment. Read the software’s documentation. When you are ready, hit the record button and go for it!

Step 4: Edit Your Screencast

After recording, it is time for editing. During this stage you will insert all additional media and finalize the audio and video tracks for publication. The editing process will vary depending on your needs and the software you are using.

• Edit out unnecessary action in the screen capture. Mouse movement while hunting for icons or files, resizing windows or moving through menus are potential distractions.
• Edit the audio track to clean up pops, clicks, fuzz and background noise.
• Make sure the audio and video is in sync.

Video and Audio Editing Software

Some screen capture applications have video and audio editing features. There are also several free and open source applications available that you can use to edit your screencast.

• Avidmux is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
• Blender is available for Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.
• Jahshaka is available for Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Audacity is an audio editing application available for Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.

Step 5: Share Your Screencast

Now it is time to share your screencast. Many of the applications mentioned above can be used to convert your screencast to the appropriate format for your desired method of distribution.

Hosting Options

There are a number of online services that will host your screencast free of charge. Google Video and YouTube offer free accounts and host videos .swf format. Another option is the Internet Archive, which will host videos, audio files, and other documents free of charge.

Conslusion

Screencasting is an effective way to share information and educate others. By following the steps above, you will be able to take advantage of this technology and create your own screencasts.

We have all seen jugglers at the circus, on television, and in videos on the Internet. If you have ever wanted to learn to juggle, keep on reading, it isn’t beyond your reach! This article will tell you everything you need to know to get started juggling. So keep on reading.

What You Will Need

When learning to juggle, there are only two things you need:

• Three juggling balls or beanbags. This article assumes you are using juggling balls.
• A place to practice

A Practice Area

Your practice area can be indoors or outdoors. If indoors, make sure there are high ceilings and there is nothing fragile in your immediate vicinity–when juggling balls start flying through the air, things can break.

What to Juggle

Choosing the right objects to juggle can mean the difference between an enjoyable learning experience and lots of frustration. For the beginner, there are three options:

• Beginner’s juggling balls can be purchased from a magic shop or online store.
• This article assumes you are using juggling balls.
• Beanbags are easy to catch, inexpensive, they don’t bounce or roll away, and you can get them at most toy stores.Tennis balls can be used and the bounce can be eliminated by filling them with sand and covering them with rubber.

Step 1: Posture

Standing with the proper posture is the first step in learning to juggle. Your posture is the starting point for every throw and every catch and can account for most mistakes made by beginners.

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees should be slightly bent.Do not slouch.
2. Hold your arms should be by your sides with your elbows bent. Your forearms should be parallel to the floor.
3. Keep your eyes looking forward and slightly up.

Step 2: Juggling One Ball

The first skill to learn is juggling one ball with two hands. This will help you perfect two important skills: the throw and the catch.

The Throw

When throwing a ball, goal is to see it travel in a smooth upward arc and then fall into the other hand.Stand with good posture and one ball in your right hand.Imagine two points about a foot in front of you, floating a few inches above eye level and about eight inches apart. These will serve as reference points for your throw. Each hand will throw a ball toward the point on the opposite side.

1. Throw the ball in your right hand. As you release the ball, do not let it roll off of the tips your fingers, as this puts too much spin on the ball and causes it too fly too far, too fast. The ball should feel as though it’s being launched directly from the palm of your hand.
2. It should reach the top of its arch near the apple on the left side.
3. Do not look down at your hands or to follow the ball with your eyes. Keep your eyes up. You will see it sail in and out of your field of vision. Allow it to fall into your hand.

The Catch

1. Keep the muscles in your arm and hand relaxed.
2. When the ball reaches the top of its arc and falls out of your field of vision, allow your hand to move to catch the ball.
3. Do not reach up and pluck the ball out of the air. Allow the ball to fall down into your hand.
4. Receive the ball into your hand as if you were catching an egg.
5. As soon as you catch the ball, bring your hand and arm back their starting position before attempting to throw the ball again. If you have trouble, keep practicing and remember that accurate throws are the key to making good catches.

Step 3: Juggling Two Balls

The next step is juggle two balls. Stand with good posture and hold one ball in each hand.

1. Throw the Ball 1 in your right hand toward the imaginary point on the left side.
2. When Ball 1 reaches the top of its arc, throw Ball 2 toward the point on the other side. Ball 2 should pass underneath Ball 1 as it sails to the other side. Do not allow yourself to throw the ball straight across or reach over and drop it into your other hand.
3. Keep your eyes up, let each ball pas out of your field of vision, and try to catch each ball, one after the other, as they fall into your hands.

Step 4: Juggling Three Balls

Now that you can juggle with two balls, it is time to start juggling three. You will stand holding two balls in your dominant hand, Ball 1 and Ball 3, and one ball in your subordinate hand, Ball 2.

1. Throw Ball 1 from your dominant hand.
2. When Ball 1 reaches the top of its arc, throw Ball 2 in your subordinate hand and catch ball one.
3. When Ball 2 reaches the top of its arc, throw Ball 3 from your dominant hand and catch Ball 2.
4. Catch Ball 3 in your subordinate hand.
5. Practice until you are able to make three throws and three catches in a row. Then try again, but this time, when Ball 3 reaches the top of its arc, throw Ball 1 back into the air and start the cycle again.

Conclusion

Juggling is a skill anyone can learn. All it takes is a little time and effort. So go get some juggling balls and start practicing!