Steps For a Successful Balance

To gain adequate understanding of how the balancing portion is done, follow these very simple steps below:
                      

Step 1: Observe the Basketball

Observe the basketball's groove locations
and notice an intersection.
Your basketball should look exactly like this on the other side.


               
Step 2: Ball Placement

Place either intersection in the center of palm of dominant hand..
Tips: Make sure ball is dry and well inflated
to meet the PSI requirement which is usually located on the box or engraved on the ball near the needle insertion point..
                                      
Step 3: Spin the Ball

Using your other hand (assuming you only have two), place it in the position shown below, and grasp the ball and spin the ball in the direction of dominant hand.
   IE:
   Ball in Right Hand -> Spin Right
   Ball in Left Hand <- Spin Left
     
Step 4: How High to Toss Ball

When you spin the ball, gently toss it about
 to eye level.
This way you will avoid any chances of over extending your catching finger.



 

Step 5: Catching Spinning Ball

After tossing the basketball in the air, place a finger in a straight position.
Then raise hand until about an inch away from falling ball and then follow the ball down about 4 inches until your finger has contact with the ball.



   
Step 6: Point of Contact

When catching the ball, do your best to align your raised finger to the bottom of the basketball (which should be the intersection) as shown below.
Tips: Make sure your fingernails are trimmed and your hands are fairly clean.
Otherwise you can break a nail or not get any finger friction.

   
Step 7: Continuation using Momentum

If your interested in duration of spinning ball on hand use the opposite hand and gently slap and pull in the direction of rotation and maintain a stiff finger.
Tip: Remember to take a break because this can be quite tiring every once in a while.

  

Step 8: Be HAPPY!

Congratulations!! You have just mastered the fine art of spinning a ball on your fingertips.
Now you are 1/1000 steps closer to becoming a Harlem Globetrotter!




 


If interested in seeing a real example of please watch the instructional video from YouTube listed below:

Learn How to Spin a Basketball on your Finger - A lesson from the Harlem Globetrotters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-sq1CCbet4

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