How would I go about learning to contact-juggle?

Question

Keep in mind: I have no money for lessons...
Any websites that'll teach me?

I have watched Labyrinth way, way too much, kiddos.

Oh, and I'll probably be using a sphere shaped Mario Brothers toy :D

Answer 1

The key to contact juggling is that you have to balance the ball on whatever part of your body you're rolling it along. So for the typical back and forth on the hand trick, you need to first practice balancing the ball on your palm and on the back of your hand. Then use swing your whole arm back and forth, not just your hand, and lightly toss the ball back and forth. As the motion gets smoother, you'll be able to roll the ball back and forth instead of tossing it.

From there, work your way up to other body parts. :P

Good luck. This stuff isn't easy. I'm better at juggling 5 balls than contact juggling.

Answer 2

I'm a pretty decent amateur juggler, I can do a few tricks and what-not, but when I started trying to do the contact stuff (also after I saw Michael Moschen perform in Labyrinth) I was stunned at how difficult it is. I just did not have the patience for it. Best of luck to you. Watch these vids and try to learn from the master:

http://www.michaelmoschen.com/press.html