To perform the giddy-yap, begin by juggling the ball. When you feel relaxed and in a controlled juggling rhythm, play the ball about waist height. As the ball drops, you will use your thigh to simultaneously cushion and pop the ball—giving a weird and funky feeling effect.

To be successful with the giddy-yap, you will need to move your thigh in a downward motion instead of the usual upward motion used with regular juggling. You must also kick out the rest of the leg, parallel to the ground, to generate the popping motion that is necessary to return the ball back up.

This move will create a staled and double-bounce effect that is smooth and silky to the eye.

Remember two things: the place you should be making contact with the ball is right in-between your knee and your thigh and try to delay your action right before the ball reaches you—this tricky action only takes a split second.
 
Remember juggling is an indicator of your ball control skills and demonstrates the quality of your touch—the giddy-yap is a simple and fun way to showcase your juggling skills.

To see the giddy-yap in action, click here. See you next month with another Move of the Moment. To learn more about 4skills.com’s other visual and interactive player developmental products, click here.

All Smiles on the Field,

Rick Wall
Training Director
4skills.com