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How to Yoyo with your First Yoyo

10,185,187 views October 29, 2016 8:18

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In brief

Master the basics of yoyoing with a simple sleeper throw and winding technique. This beginner-friendly guide covers essential moves and troubleshooting common mistakes, perfect for anyone starting out with their first yoyo.

Key steps

  1. Create a slip-knot on the string and place it on your middle finger.
  2. Hold the yoyo with your palm up, string looping over it.
  3. Let the yoyo sleep at the string’s end before flipping your hand.
  4. Pull the string to retrieve the yoyo back to your hand.

Questions & answers

What finger should I use for the slip-knot?

The middle finger, positioned between the first and second knuckle.

Description from the creator

Learn how to yoyo - learn how to throw a sleeper, how to wind a yoyo, and how to deal with common mistakes. These yoyo tips will help you get ready to start learning tricks.
YoYoTricks.com

Step 1: Make a slip-knot for your finger by pulling the string below the knot through the pre-tied loop at the top the string.
Step 2: Put the slip-knot on your middle finger between the first and second knuckle.
Step 3: With your palm facing up, position the yoyo in your hand with the string going from your yoyo finger over the yoyo.
Step 4: Bend your arm to make a muscle, then release the yoyo by extending your arm, making sure not to drop your hand too much or the yoyo will hit the ground.
Step 5: As the yoyo sleeps at the bottom of the string, turn your hand over and tug on the string to bring the yoyo back to your hand.
Step 6: Enjoy a lifetime of yoyo awesomeness!

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YoTricks published this 8:18 video tutorial on October 29, 2016. It has been watched 10,185,187 times on YouTube.

Channel
YoTricks
Category
Education
Duration
8:18
Published
October 29, 2016
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