Bubble Tennis with a Rope
- Thoroughly wet the rope and your hands in the solution.
- Hold the rope stretched between both hands and create a stable film.
- Release the first large bubble — it is usually too heavy for this trick.
- Turn the rope so the film is perpendicular to the floor.
- Blow one single bubble upward. The bubble should be smaller than the width of the film inside the rope.
- Now rotate your hands so the film becomes parallel to the floor.
- Gently guide the bubble toward the film and begin lightly tapping it against the film surface.
- Alternate lifting one side of the rope and then the other. This creates the effect of “passing” the bubble back and forth — like playing tennis.
- Keep your movements smooth and controlled. The film should stay stable and not shake.
- Do not shake the film
- Gently tilt the rope up and down from side to side — this prevents solution from collecting in the center of the film.
- If too much solution gathers in the middle, the bubble may stick to the film.
- Keep the bubble centered and under control at all times.
The visual effect should look like you are playing tennis with the bubble.
This trick can also be performed with a fog-filled bubble for a more impressive visual result. To learn how to work with fog bubbles, please refer to our separate training module dedicated to special effects bubbles.