# Yo-Yo Tricks **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-tricks/7.md?page=18 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 19 --- ## [LF: Cataclysm trick video](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-cataclysm-trick-video/381833)
**Author:** [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-cataclysm-trick-video/381833 "2023-08-03T16:20:42Z")
Yo I’m trying to find a video of Spencer berry’s Cataclysm. I searched high and low and can’t find it. It’s apparently the third trick alongside enigma and havoc in his destruction trick trilogy and I wanna learn it to… --- ## [In need of tips for "String Fountain" (string injection trick)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/in-need-of-tips-for-string-fountain-string-injection-trick/381669)
**Author:** [@Xymantix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xymantix)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/in-need-of-tips-for-string-fountain-string-injection-trick/381669 "2023-08-02T21:46:15Z")
Hi all, I saw Rei’s “String Fountain” trick on social media yesterday and decided to give it a try. The mount is pretty simple, as you start in a trapeze, then wrap the string around your TH thumb and pointer and then … --- ## [Trick Homogeneity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-homogeneity/381542)
**Author:** [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-homogeneity/381542 "2023-08-01T16:49:10Z")
I binged a bunch of Yoyo videos from like 10 ish years ago and it got me thinking—are trickcircles more homogenous today than they were 10 years ish ago? It seems like people were doing more weird and optical and just f… --- ## [Why is Magic Drop still not happening?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-is-magic-drop-still-not-happening/381561)
**Author:** [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-is-magic-drop-still-not-happening/381561 "2023-07-31T15:59:03Z")
This is what happens to me when I try to magic drop. The string rejects to the position on my wrist but i just can’t seem to get the yo to land solely on the back string when I roll. Any advice? I’m starting to beco… --- ## [What is the name of this trick im doing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-this-trick-im-doing/381380)
**Author:** [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-this-trick-im-doing/381380 "2023-07-29T21:43:44Z")
When practicing beef hook i was doing this to get better at understand the slack --- ## [I am having a lot of trouble with landing a 2.5 and a 3.0 hook](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-am-having-a-lot-of-trouble-with-landing-a-2-5-and-a-3-0-hook/381344)
**Author:** [@Andreas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Andreas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-am-having-a-lot-of-trouble-with-landing-a-2-5-and-a-3-0-hook/381344 "2023-07-29T02:13:14Z")
Lately I’ve been trying to one up my hook yocabulary by learning the 2.5 and 3.0 When i try to land the 2.5 hook the only problem i currently am facing is the fact that most of the times the slack travels around as many… --- ## [Do you prefer bowl-shaped YOYO or butterfly-shaped YOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-bowl-shaped-yoyo-or-butterfly-shaped-yoyo/379718)
**Author:** [@YOYO800](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOYO800)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-bowl-shaped-yoyo-or-butterfly-shaped-yoyo/379718 "2023-07-07T03:35:12Z")
Bowl-shaped YOYO vs. butterfly-shaped YOYO --- ## [YOYO butterfly PK Bowl Type](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-butterfly-pk-bowl-type/379623)
**Author:** [@YOYO800](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOYO800)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-butterfly-pk-bowl-type/379623 "2023-07-06T05:50:17Z")
What is the best type of YOYO that everyone uses, metal/plastic-butterfly or bowl type? --- ## [Looking for trick recommendations (heres my current tricks i can do)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-trick-recommendations-heres-my-current-tricks-i-can-do/379147)
**Author:** [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-trick-recommendations-heres-my-current-tricks-i-can-do/379147 "2023-07-04T19:45:26Z")
List item Brain twister Split the atom Trapeze One and a half mount Eli hops Sometimes beef hook (working on it still) Mach 5 1.5 side mount The whip I can loop already but not both hands at same time What do… --- ## [Yoyo Routine Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-routine-question/379105)
**Author:** [@MJ27](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MJ27)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-routine-question/379105 "2023-07-02T17:01:46Z")
I am making a yoyo routine, and there is a part where I want to join a side style with a front style trick without throwing the yoyo again. I don’t want to use a stop n go or a regeneration. Is there anything else I can… --- ## [I made a trick or reinvented a wheel, no idea](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-made-a-trick-or-reinvented-a-wheel-no-idea/379218)
**Author:** [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 5:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-made-a-trick-or-reinvented-a-wheel-no-idea/379218 "2023-07-02T05:07:34Z")
Basically just trapeze then around thumb and the string under yoyo then flipped it all over like im dismounting the trapeze then bring string around to other side of yoyo and i think i pulled up and it pushes the yoyo … --- ## [Four days of practice and hit beef hook this morning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/four-days-of-practice-and-hit-beef-hook-this-morning/379017)
**Author:** [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/four-days-of-practice-and-hit-beef-hook-this-morning/379017 "2023-06-29T15:11:31Z")
Three times actually on a couple yoyo models, most recently the ditch that came in the mail today. Im glad i didnt give up, but i swear it took me around 500 attempts. --- ## [Having trouble with Beef Hook](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-trouble-with-beef-hook/378231)
**Author:** [@Ernestthe123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ernestthe123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-trouble-with-beef-hook/378231 "2023-06-22T09:20:53Z")
I am having trouble with landing the loop, I can form the look but can’t land the yoyo. Please help, it would be great! --- ## [G Squared Tutorials - Smooth Operator added!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-squared-tutorials-smooth-operator-added/39581)
**Author:** [@G2\_Jake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G2_Jake)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-squared-tutorials-smooth-operator-added/39581 "2023-06-18T14:46:39Z")
1a Butterfly --- ## [2a, getting the hands to work at same time](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-getting-the-hands-to-work-at-same-time/378058)
**Author:** [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-getting-the-hands-to-work-at-same-time/378058 "2023-06-18T14:22:39Z")
So ive gotten to where i can get a good solid set of loops on my main hand, like 15 in a row sometimes. On my non dominant hand ive also been able to loop just not as consistently. My question is how would you approach p… --- ## [Island Hops?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/island-hops/378131)
**Author:** [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/island-hops/378131 "2023-06-18T14:10:12Z")
Yo I’ve heard of a trick called island hops and I want to learn it. All I know about the trick is that it is called island hops and I can’t find any information on it anywhere. If anyone knows this trick, please explai… --- ## [My nemesis, the boingy boingy trick. i tought i got it](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-nemesis-the-boingy-boingy-trick-i-tought-i-got-it/377817)
**Author:** [@jonlevy20](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jonlevy20)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-nemesis-the-boingy-boingy-trick-i-tought-i-got-it/377817 "2023-06-16T17:53:10Z")
I’m practicing on the boingy boingy trick for already a lot of time, i think two months, 10-15 minutes every day. i felt like i’m progressing slowly, and then i thought i got it. but then i filmed myself in order to ch… --- ## [Loop the loop - why I haven't improved my skill?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-the-loop-why-i-havent-improved-my-skill/377445)
**Author:** [@karmabutterfly27](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/karmabutterfly27)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-the-loop-why-i-havent-improved-my-skill/377445 "2023-06-11T13:20:01Z")
I have been practice the trick loop the loop for 1 month but it still looks scrappy, and I can’t do more than 5 continuous loops. Is that the normal progress for looping? --- ## [2.0 Hook Blues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-0-hook-blues/376578)
**Author:** [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-0-hook-blues/376578 "2023-06-07T03:33:08Z")
I am stumped with the one. I can hit Beefhook, 1.0,1.5, Brent stole, all consistently. But this one is just eluding me. Does anyone have any tips to get that last “1.0ish” hook to whip around the NTH pointer? I just ca… --- ## [How to get into Kamikaze consistently](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-into-kamikaze-consistently/377093)
**Author:** [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-into-kamikaze-consistently/377093 "2023-06-06T23:41:18Z")
Any advice on how to get the yoyo and string to more consistently form the Kamikaze mount when i hop it into the top string? I managed to do the flashy version of getting into the mount once and have not been able to rep… --- ## [Trouble with whip to 1.5 mount](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trouble-with-whip-to-1-5-mount/376183)
**Author:** [@Ernestthe123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ernestthe123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trouble-with-whip-to-1-5-mount/376183 "2023-05-30T22:05:12Z")
I am having trouble with the trick, I don’t know how far the yoyo has to travel, but I can do the whip, but the most hardest part for me is landing the 1.5. Any tips? --- ## [GWAY Trick Tutorial - G-Lent Slack Pop GT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gway-trick-tutorial-g-lent-slack-pop-gt/376128)
**Author:** [@GWAY\_Throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GWAY_Throws)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gway-trick-tutorial-g-lent-slack-pop-gt/376128 "2023-05-26T00:25:04Z")
The first GWAY Throws tutorial is here! Check it out and learn the G-Lent Slack Pop GT with Hayden; step by step is in the video description. If you would like to see more of this type of content please l… --- ## [\[Tutorial\] Into The Light](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tutorial-into-the-light/376172)
**Author:** [@imthegreenbean](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/imthegreenbean)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tutorial-into-the-light/376172 "2023-05-25T02:42:18Z")
I made a tutorial! It’s been a hot minute since I did yoyo stuff because I’ve been busy with school/life, so I guess this tutorial is my re-entrance into the community. It would mean a lot to me if you che… --- ## [New trick base being created](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-trick-base-being-created/376093)
**Author:** [@iris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-trick-base-being-created/376093 "2023-05-23T15:30:58Z")
i have been trying to make a style of extremely slow techy horizontal tricks that could be used in speed combos vertically, but i need to hop the string over both my hands in one trick and can not find a way to replicate… --- ## [Wind 2a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wind-2a-yoyo/375912)
**Author:** [@karmabutterfly27](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/karmabutterfly27)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2023, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wind-2a-yoyo/375912 "2023-05-21T10:30:32Z")
How do you fast-wind your yoyo when the yoyos stop running? I saw the fast wind on the internet but they’re likely used for 1A players since it’s less awkward to use the other empty hand to give the yoyo first spin. I’m… --- ## [Lucas Decker Speed Combo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lucas-decker-speed-combo/375820)
**Author:** [@Ernestthe123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ernestthe123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lucas-decker-speed-combo/375820 "2023-05-19T09:54:54Z")
Okay, so I got all the elements down but I can’t manage to do the transitions smooth, like from one element to another in a continuous way. --- ## [Your Most Satisfying Trick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-most-satisfying-trick/10969)
**Author:** [@XLazyThrowerX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XLazyThrowerX)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-most-satisfying-trick/10969 "2023-05-18T02:05:30Z")
Hey. I was wondering what your most satisfying trick you have learned in your yo-yoing adventure. I don’t mean what is your most difficult trick. For example, mine was finally being able to land a split bottom mount ne… --- ## [Pls help me judge this trick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pls-help-me-judge-this-trick/375623)
**Author:** [@hieuyoer123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hieuyoer123)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pls-help-me-judge-this-trick/375623 "2023-05-17T13:52:36Z")
Hello. Idk if this tricks clicks well or does it have any uneeded motion to remove. Any comments are appreciated. Have a nice day! --- ## [What Hooks Are These?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-hooks-are-these/375544)
**Author:** [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-hooks-are-these/375544 "2023-05-16T13:52:32Z")
I think I’m landing a version of 2.0 and 3.0 Hooks but I don’t know what these are. It’s basically 2.0 and 3.0 but I’m just lacerating around the NTH into an H hook. The index of my TH isn’t wrapped up. Unrolls the ri… --- ## [Gerbil Wheel (responsive counter weight version)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gerbil-wheel-responsive-counter-weight-version/372757)
**Author:** [@safetypin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/safetypin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gerbil-wheel-responsive-counter-weight-version/372757 "2023-05-15T18:48:00Z")
I’ve been wanting to learn @DocPop’s trick "gerbil wheel for a while, and i finally got to ask for some tips in January. This is the result of my last 2 months of practicing this trick almost exclusively. Although I did … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-tricks/7.md?page=17) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-tricks/7.md?page=19)