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This is where I break down techniques, routines, and personal training notes. You’ll find insights on nailing specific tricks, tutorials I’ve created, and methods I use in my daily practice. Training is about more than repetition, it’s about getting closer to your props, challenging yourself, and staying grounded in the process.
Approaches to Practice
Discover methods that build your technique while connecting deeper with the rhythm of each prop, including creative drills and exercises that adapt to each unique style.
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Juggling in Public Spaces Exploring the Pros and Cons
If you’re a juggler, then you know the thrill of seeking out new and exciting training grounds. And what better place to practice…
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Talking about Diabolo Siteswap Writing on DiaboloFocus
Discover the benefits of diabolo siteswap notation in Didac Gilabert’s latest article on Diabolo Focus. You can also visit my website diabolositeswap.com, to…
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A rhythm that sustains you Music to train 3 diabolos
I listen to music whenever I can, and over the years I’ve realised that, for training, it can be a key factor. With…
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Flippers, a dynamic diabolo trick
A flipper, aleta in Catalan, is a short and precise hit on the axle of the diabolo. Usually it’s done with the stick,…
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Bicycles, a fundamental diabolo trick
The bicycles also called wrap around, are a family of diabolo trick that consist in make an entire turn around the diabolo with…
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Diabolo grinds Friction, sound and balance
Since I started with the diabolo, I’ve enjoyed grinding. I train a lot at skateparks, and there I’ve learned that when a grind…
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Diabolo stick slaps Decorating the twos
A slap, “batzac” in Catalan, is spinning a stick with a sharp hit when it is already in the air after being thrown.…
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Flat Orbits HMHW S01 E09
A YouTube video of diabolo juggler that improvise with flat orbits and north winds, that atmosphere is cold and icy, and there is…
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Legs eights by Nate Sharpe
Looking back to the classics! I decided to learn some of the classics tricks that i like the most. Here you can see…
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Inverted eights by Jibee
Looking back to the classics! I decided to learn some of the classics tricks that i like the most. Here you can see…
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Slow spirals HMHW S01 E08
Exploration session with the diabolo at a slow tempo and gentle beat, where movement and sound share the table like in a conversation…
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Sync Flippers HMHW S01 E07
Improvisation session with the diabolo where movement and sound meet as if sitting at the same table: the body looks for the pulse,…
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Don Flamingo HMHW S01 E06
Session where the diabolo traces unusual orbits at a slow tempo and organic beat, like a train moving in slow motion. The rebounds…
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Side by Side HMHW S01 E05
Recording of a routine focused on the repetition of lateral oscillations, with continuous movement from side to side of the body. The motion…
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Magic Sunset HMHW S01 E04
Investigació de malabars amb el diàbolo durant la posta de sol. La música que sona al vídeo és la que escolto mentre vaig…
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Spiral Release HMHW S01 E03
Short composition with gestures that stretch and retract.Suspensions, stick releases, grinds, and figures linked in a spiral.A soft tension is maintained, with derivations…
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Han Fan HMHW S01 E02
Hand Fan is a slow exploration of a small combo with diabolo.The movement unfolds through spins, rhythm variations, and pauses that link together…
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Suspension Time HMHW S01 E01
A new stage of exploration begins. In these days when living at home is part of everyday life, space also opens up to…
