Ascending1, I have tried a few variations. This is since posting what I think is the correct interpretation. I have found two breathings that feel equally correct for me.
[1]
1) Inhale: Ball moves up, release, hands separate.
2) Exhale: starts as soon as hands start moving inwards.
3) Hold breath: as hands contact and pause over head.
4) Continue exhale: as hands start to move again.
[2]
1)Inhale: Ball moves up, release, hands separate, then start coming together.
2) Hold breath: As hands contact and pause over head.
3) Exhale: as hand start to move.
I find that I pause for about 2 seconds, but my hands contact about a second before pausing. So I get a three second held breath.
I like having to variants. It allows me to stay relax and account for changes in rythmn of the body movement and breathing activity.
Sending love, if not the answers you want. 
Iam2 
