How to Use Chinese Medicine Balls

• 1). Cradle the Chinese medicine balls in one hand. Most people start out with medicine balls that are 50 millimeters in diameter. Begin by rotating the balls in your hand so they remain in contact. The thumb steers one ball while the other fingers slide the other ball around the palm. Practice moving the balls both clockwise and counterclockwise. In the beginning, the rotation will be uneven, but as you practice, you will find a natural rhythm with the balls as they glide around your palm.
  
  
• 2). As you become more adept, increase the speed of rotation until the balls separate and rotate around the palm without touching. Try to keep the motion smooth so that the balls don't hit into each other or fall out of your hand. After mastering this technique consider moving up to balls with a larger diameter.
  
  
• 3). Stretch the palm and direct the Chinese medicine balls with gentle finger movements. This is a more complex approach that requires less pushing from the digits and relies more upon controlling the rolling movements with the fingers.
  
  
• 4). Experiment with balls in both hands. As you get more comfortable using Chinese medicine balls, try using one set in each hand at the same time. This advanced approach requires greater coordination and concentration, and exercises both hands at the same time.