Behind the neck throws are usually done by throwing and catching with your hands farther back than normal, so the objects go behind your head while they're in the air. They can also be done by bending your head down and throwing the objects over the back of your neck.
Behind the neck tricks
3 ball behind the neck tricks and connections by Vasil Magaranov
Tutorial-Behind The Head Throws
3 ball behind the neck throws tutorial
- Video: 4 ball alternating behind the neck throws by Matan Presberg
- Video: 5 balls with every fifth throw behind the neck by Haavard Hvidsten
- Video: 5 balls with every third throw behind the neck by Haavard Hvidsten
- Video: 5 balls with every other throw behind the neck by Haavard Hvidsten
Tips[]
- For the first technique, you may need to twist your torso slightly in between throws, in the direction of the hand that will throw next, to get your hand back far enough.
- To make it look good, make sure the throws are low enough that they actually go behind your head.
- Keep your hands low so the pattern isn't too fast.
World records[]
World records for juggling behind the neck:
Balls[]
| Number of balls | Record | Juggler | Year | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 ball neck throws | 15 minutes and 59 seconds | Alex Rozanov | 2024 | YouTube |
| 4 ball neck throws | 14 catches | Danny Buonocore | 2016 | |
| 5 ball neck throws | 6 catches | Keiju Hirooka | 2023 | X |
Rings[]
| Number of rings | Record | Juggler | Year | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 ring neck throws | 6 minutes and 55 seconds | Riki | 2024 | YouTube |
| 4 ring neck throws | 4 catches | Emmanuël Boissé Pinard | 2010 | YouTube |
| Kenshin Tomie | 2020 | YouTube |
Clubs[]
| Number of clubs | Record | Juggler | Year | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 club neck throws | 123 catches | Matan Presberg | 2017 | YouTube |
Alternative names[]
- Neck throws
- Neckcrosses
- Behind the head throws
Variations[]
- Non-crossing behind the neck throws
- Behind the neck throws from the opposite side
- Behind the neck shower
- Behind the neck blind
- Behind the neck penguins
- Behind the neck 180
- Under the leg and behind the neck throws
- A different kind of behind the neck throws: Put your hand behind your neck and throw an object from there.
- Behind the neck catches: Put your hand behind your neck and catch an object there.
- One hand behind the neck
- Shoulder rolls