He took a deep breath, tested his balance, and found that it had mostly returned.
She stood carefully testing her balance on her bound feet.
"Which is just enough to test your balance, especially if you're not used to hogs," Mouse says.
For a moment he tested his own balance, then took a deep breath and nodded.
Paks took a sword and moved it, testing its balance.
In answer, the knight held his sword before him and tested its balance.
Rick tested his balance, and found that it was all right.
He had begun to hop gingerly from one foot to the other, testing his balance.
The commander took the knife first, testing its balance and construction.
She hefted the shield to her left arm and tested its balance.