Learning to juggle: Instructions & tips for children

Why juggling?

Juggling is not only a fun and impressive skill, but also offers numerous benefits for body and mind. It improves hand-eye coordination, promotes concentration and can even serve as a relaxing meditation exercise. Young or old, juggling is a great activity for all ages!

The three-ball cascade is the basic pattern that every beginner should learn first. It may seem difficult at first, but with a little practice you will quickly make progress.

Step-by-step instructions

Starting position: Hold two balls in your dominant hand and one ball in the other hand.
First throw: Throw a ball from your dominant hand in an arc to the opposite hand.
Second throw: As soon as the first ball has reached its highest point, throw the ball from your non-dominant hand under the first ball to the opposite hand.
Third throw: Repeat the process with the third ball.

Here is our corkolores tutorial illustrating the movements of the three-ball cascade:

Video tutorial

Sometimes it's easier to learn a new skill through visual instructions. Watch this video to see a detailed explanation and demonstration of the three-ball cascade:

Tips for practicing

Have patience: Juggling takes time and patience. Don't give up if it seems difficult at first.
Take small steps: Start with one ball and slowly work your way up to two and then three balls.
Practice regularly: Practicing for just 10-15 minutes a day can make a big difference.

Juggling teacher shows children how to juggle

At what age should children start juggling?

Children can start juggling from the age of 8. At this age, they usually have the necessary hand-eye coordination and concentration to learn the basics. It is important that the juggling balls are light and easy to grasp to make it easier to get started.

Larger and lighter balls or scarves are suitable for younger children between the ages of 5 and 7! These fly slowly and are easier to grasp. This allows them to practise developing a feeling for throwing and catching. The focus should always be on having fun.

But adults should also learn to juggle! Juggling not only promotes cognitive and motor skills, but also concentration and patience - valuable skills for life.

Juggling for kids

Juggling is particularly beneficial for children. In addition to improving motor skills, there are many other benefits:

Promoting self-confidence: Learning a new skill such as juggling can boost children's self-confidence. They experience a sense of achievement and learn that they can reach their goals through practice and perseverance.
Concentration skills: Juggling requires focus and attention, which can improve children's ability to concentrate.
Coordination and balance: Throwing and catching balls trains hand-eye coordination and balance.

Juggling balls for kids — our corkolores “juggle4kids” are specially developed for children's hands

A brief look at the history of juggling

Juggling has a long history dating back to ancient times. Archaeological finds show depictions of people juggling in Egyptian tombs dating back to 1994 B.C. Juggling is also mentioned in ancient Chinese texts. In the Middle Ages, juggling was an integral part of circus performances and street artists in Europe.

Over the centuries, juggling has evolved and today it has become both a popular leisure activity and a professional sport.

You can also find more background information on the history of juggling in the instructions that come with every corkolores set!

Why corkolores?

Our corkolores juggling balls are made of environmentally friendly cork material and offer numerous advantages:

Sustainable juggling: Made from cork & millet, they are an environmentally conscious choice.
Long-lasting juggling: the cork used has the same properties as leather, it is robust and durable, so you can enjoy your juggling balls for a long time.
Pleasant feeling when juggling: The soft material feels good in the hand and makes catching easier. Handmade: Each ball is sewn by hand in our Leipzig workshop, which makes each set unique.
Completely natural product: The balls are made exclusively from natural materials and are therefore particularly environmentally friendly.

Perfect as a gift

The corkolores juggling balls come in a pretty gift box and include lovingly illustrated instructions for beginners. This makes them the perfect gift for friends and family who want to learn how to juggle.

Discover our sustainable juggling balls in the version for children or adults here.

corkolores Juggle – High-quality pro juggling balls made from cork | Sustainable and environmentally friendly

corkolores Juggle – Discover the Art of JugglingThree balls, two hands and endless possibilities: corkolores Juggle is made for taking your first steps into juggling – or for continuing to refine your technique.Each juggling ball measures approx. 6 cm in diameter and weighs around 110 g, providing a comfortable size and weight for teens and adults, from the first controlled throws to a smooth three-ball cascade.The soft millet filling allows the balls to give slightly in your hand and helps keep them from simply rolling away after a missed catch.Learn to Juggle – and Keep ImprovingJuggling is easy to start and offers plenty of room to keep improving.The included guide introduces the three-ball cascade step by step. With every throw, you can develop your timing, rhythm and feel for the right trajectory.This makes corkolores Juggle suitable both for beginners and for anyone who already juggles and wants a distinctive set for regular practice.Cork, Cotton & MilletThe outer shell is made from cork textile with a cotton backing. We use cotton sewing thread instead of polyester, the balls are filled with millet and the colours used are solvent-free.Because cork textile also contains adhesives and other components, we deliberately do not describe corkolores as “100% natural”. Instead, we communicate the materials we use as specifically as possible.You can find out more about the development of corkolores and our material choices on our corkolores page.Hand-Sewn in GermanyThe individual panels are cut from cork textile, filled with millet and then hand-sewn in Germany.The characteristic cork surface feels pleasantly warm and tactile and gives each ball its own individual character.Product DetailsContents: 3 × juggling balls in red, yellow and green, gift box, juggling guideOuter material: cork textile on a cotton backingFilling: milletSewing thread: cottonColour: solvent-freeDiameter: approx. 6 cmWeight: approx. 110 g per ballRecommended age: 12+Hand-sewn in GermanySafety InformationWarning: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Small parts. Choking hazard.Manufacturer ContactTicToys GmbHinfo@tictoys.deErich-Zeigner-Allee 6404229 LeipzigGermany

€44.90

corkolores Juggle4Kids | Cork Juggling Balls for Kids

corkolores Juggle4Kids – Discover the Magic of JugglingLet your child discover the magic of juggling! corkolores Juggle4Kids is a juggling set designed especially for children taking their first steps into throwing, catching and juggling.At approx. 4.5 cm in diameter and around 65 g each, the three balls are smaller and lighter than conventional adult juggling balls, making them comfortable for smaller hands to grip and control.The soft millet filling gives the balls a pleasant feel and helps keep them from simply rolling away when dropped. Kids can experiment, practise and gradually experience the moment when individual throws start turning into real juggling.Step by Step to Your First Juggling SuccessJuggling starts simply: first one ball, then two – and eventually three.The included illustrated guide accompanies beginners through their first exercises and leads step by step towards the classic three-ball cascade.Juggling is not only about keeping balls in the air. It combines movement, rhythm, concentration and hand-eye coordination – and, above all, it's a lot of fun when something suddenly works that seemed impossible just a moment before.Cork, Cotton & MilletWe also looked closely at the materials used in corkolores.The outer shell is made from cork textile with a cotton backing. We use cotton sewing thread instead of polyester, the balls are filled with millet and the colours used are solvent-free.Because cork textile also contains adhesives and other components, we deliberately do not describe corkolores as “100% natural”. Instead, we prefer to communicate clearly and transparently which materials are actually used.You can find out more about the development of corkolores and our material choices on our corkolores page.Hand-Sewn with Attention to DetailThe individual panels are cut from cork textile, filled with millet and hand-sewn in Germany.The characteristic cork surface feels pleasantly warm and tactile and gives every ball its own individual character.Product DetailsContents: 3 × juggling balls in red, yellow and green, 1 × illustrated juggling guideOuter material: cork textile on a cotton backingFilling: milletSewing thread: cottonColour: solvent-freeDiameter: approx. 4.5 cmWeight: approx. 65 g per ballRecommended age: 6+Hand-sewn in GermanySafety InformationWarning: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Small parts. Choking hazard.Manufacturer ContactTicToys GmbHinfo@tictoys.deErich-Zeigner-Allee 6404229 LeipzigGermany

€39.90

Learning to juggle: A guide for beginners