Hand Toss
Toss the tama with the ken hand itself.
Difficulty Rung 6 of 6 on the Beginner ladder
Toss the ball with the same hand that holds the ken, re-grip in the air, and catch on a cup. Awkward at first, but it teaches one-handed control nothing else does.
How it's done
- 一
Hold the ken as normal.
- 二
Pinch the tama lightly with the ken hand and toss it straight up.
- 三
Reset your grip on the ken while the ball floats.
- 四
Catch the falling ball on the big cup.