The Physics–and Physicality–Of Extreme Juggling (2018)
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- #Physical Limits
- #Alex Barron
- #Juggling Records
- Juggling is physically grueling, especially for high numbers.
- Alex Barron, 23, is the world's best juggler for 10 to 14 balls.
- Barron first flashed 13 balls in 2011, reviving debates on limits.
- Jack Kalvan's 1997 study predicted 13 balls and speculated on 15.
- Debates among jugglers like Peter Bone focus on a 14-ball threshold.
- Barron flashed 14 balls in 2017 after nearly four years of effort.
- Juggling more balls requires higher precision and accuracy.
- Kalvan's updated analysis emphasizes accuracy over hand speed.
- An experiment with Barron showed his hand speed could handle 25 balls.
- Breaking records may require years of training and some luck.