Rank 三 · Intermediate

Underlegs

股下 · Matashita

Thread the ken under your leg and catch on the way out.

Difficulty Rung 5 of 6 on the Intermediate ladder

Toss the tama, lift a leg, pass the ken underneath and catch the ball on the far side. Your first trick that moves the whole body, not just the arm.

How it's done

  1. 一

    Toss the tama up and lift one leg.

  2. 二

    Thread the ken under the raised leg while the ball is airborne.

  3. 三

    Clear the leg and open the cup to meet the falling ball.

  4. 四

    Catch, stand, and repeat on the other side.