How to Do a 1-up 2-up Combo in Advanced Juggling

The 1-up and 2-up combo is based on the principle of having 1 ball up in the air followed by 2 balls--hence the name. The passing of the balls is difficult, but some ball passing methods make the this Combo smoother. Here's how you can become a juggling pro!

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Hold 1 ball in the left hand and never toss it. This eliminates the need for passing the ball.

2. Juggle the other 2 balls in a V-Pattern, while moving the held ball up and down. This method is frequently called The String.

3. Move the held ball beneath the juggled balls. Pretend to push up the inside ball using the held ball while continuing to juggle the other 2 balls. This technique is called The Stick.

4. Change hands and put the held ball into the right hand and repeat the same tricks as done with the left hand.

5. Use the left hand to chase the inside ball around while performing an inside circle cascade juggle. The ball in the left hand appears to be attached by a string to the inside ball.

6. Change hands and repeat the tricks with the hands exchanged. The whole juggling sequence should take less than 1 minute.