Juggling is throwing and catching more than one object in one hand, or three or more objects in two hands. Jugglers most often use balls, hoops, or clubs shaped like bowling pins.
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The world’s best jugglers can briefly throw and catch as many as 10 balls, 12 hoops, or 7 clubs. Jugglers can keep a pattern going for a longer time, but only with fewer items. To do so, jugglers throw one object into the air as they are about to catch another. They keep their eyes on the top of the arc of each throw to establish the necessary timing. There are several other forms of juggling. One is spinning a ball. Another is balancing an object, such as a stick or a ball, on a part of the body.
Ancient Egyptian tomb paintings show people juggling. In the Middle Ages, court jesters juggled. American and European vaudeville performers of the early 1900’s also used juggling in their acts. Juggling is also taught as a physical education skill to develop hand-eye coordination. The International Jugglers Association was formed in 1947.
