This move is a great start for the beginning flair competitor, as it teaches both bottle control and balance. It’s also a good transitionary move once you start flipping and catching, as it allows you a smooth move into another spin or a way to keep one bottle in play while introducing others into a throw. While the stall may look easy, it does take a bit of practice to get right and you’ll likely drop the bottle several times while learning. Be sure you’re using Flair Bottles, especially when you start. Hand stalling with glass bottles can be dangerous and messy, so spend the little bit of money on a Flair Bottle to ensure that your drops don’t end in disasters.

Here’s a video by James Wedmore of BartenderforProfit showing the basics of the stall:

Here’s another example by Mango Myers, this time demonstrating landing hand position. You can see how the cupping fingers help give stability to the bottle, even as you sway your hand.