How to get better at diabolo juggling
In this article, I have assigned tricks to levels (according to the level of the prerequisites for the trick). For example, the trapeze is level 2 because the prerequisites (the sun, the throw and catch, the waterfall) are level 1 tricks. The level doesn’t tell you how hard a trick is to learn but rather […]
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There are, in my opinion, 5 main string positions that are the building blocks of every diabolo knots : Understanding these string positions and how you can go from one to another will help you create your own combinations of tricks. The Open String Position The open string position is the basic position you come back
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Looking for ways to take your juggling sessions to the next level? Ever thought about recording your diabolo practice? It might sound strange, but trust me, it can make a huge difference. Being able to review your training helps you spot your strengths and weaknesses. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of recording your
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Getting into diabolo juggling can seem intimidating at first. After all, there are a lot of different tricks, a lot of them look really impressive and it is not clear which ones you should learn first. There are also 4 parametres you have to combine to perform a trick: the diabolo, the string, the sticks
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1. Things To Consider First Are you a righty or a lefty? Diabolo is the only juggling prop where hand dominance matters because all tricks require the diabolo to spin. In my opinion, you need to learn diabolo according to your hand dominance. It will be more challenging for lefties as the majority of tutorials
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Once you’ve learned the wrap acceleration (this is the acceleration you learn first with a wrap around the diabolo to increase speed faster) and your first 10 tricks, you might feel stuck not knowing what to learn next. So how do you move on from the basics? These first 10 tricks plus the wrap acceleration
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The 10 following tricks are in my opinion the first ones you need to master after you learn the 2 diabolo shuffle. They will either help you learn more difficult tricks or are easy to master and look great. 1. Leg stall This is the first 2D trick I learned. It’s easy and helpful because
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I started to learn 2D after 5 months, when I felt stuck with 1D and wanted to try something else. But you don’t have to wait that long. You can learn the 2 diabolo shuffle as soon as you know how to do the leg orbit with 1 diabolo. I know a diabolo player who
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A Asynch(ronous): When you play with multiple diabolos in the string, it refers to the way you move your hands. In this case, your hands move differently (one goes up while the other goes down). Axle: The metal part in the middle of your diabolo where the string goes. B Battle: Diabolo competition organised (usually
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So you learned how to start your diabolo, what now? The 7 following tricks and techniques are in my opinion the first ones you need to master: These 7 tricks are the building blocks that will allow you to unlock the rest of the diabolo tricks. 1. Throw and catch Tossing the diabolo in the
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