Piking up Gerbils - Handling, Taming etc.

For handling gerbils it is best to do it quickly and calmly so you don't stress the gerbil. Lay one hand flat in front and one hand flat behind the gerbil. Quickly form a cup shape, securely holding your gerbil. If you haven't held your gerbil much before, then try holding it above the cage so that if it escapes your hands, it only has it's bedding to fall on.
Here is a very useful video on how to do this: