# Yo-Yo Tricks **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-tricks/7.md?page=47 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 48 --- ## [Cloudy Day](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cloudy-day/84411)
**Author:** [@Mandiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mandiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2017, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cloudy-day/84411 "2017-07-11T06:17:53Z")
Let me know what your thoughts are on the backgrounds! Been aiming to getting a little bit of my school showing in every video I upload so that it serves as a time capsule. Let me know what you all think this trick build… --- ## [YOYO TRICK HELP!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-trick-help/84305)
**Author:** [@YahBoiMark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YahBoiMark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2017, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-trick-help/84305 "2017-07-10T22:03:53Z")
Guys I need help on Tessa Piccillo’s Nitrogen cycle yoyo trick?. My yoyo keeps snagging YOYO: INTERLAGOS with pixel bearing on a kitty normal --- ## [Show your homemade tricks here:](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-homemade-tricks-here/84371)
**Author:** [@yoyogameboy26](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyogameboy26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2017, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-homemade-tricks-here/84371 "2017-07-06T17:05:56Z")
You can show tricks that you’ve mastered,but I want you to show tricks you’ve made,or your favorite tricks.you can post a video or just write it on this thread. --- ## [Should I go off a beginner to advanced trick ladder?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-go-off-a-beginner-to-advanced-trick-ladder/83950)
**Author:** [@CoolBreezeYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CoolBreezeYo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 3:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-go-off-a-beginner-to-advanced-trick-ladder/83950 "2017-07-04T03:03:39Z")
Ok, I have been throwing on a serious level for a month and some change.obviously it takes lots of practice to get REALLY fluid and consistent with your tricks and combos.my question is since I pretty much Throw alone an… --- ## [Tips on 2A?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tips-on-2a/84349)
**Author:** [@Ziggy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ziggy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tips-on-2a/84349 "2017-07-03T17:50:47Z")
Hi there, I’m new on these forums and relatively new to yoyo-ing. I started doing 2a about 2months back, and I think I’m making good progress. Im currently able to loop OK with both my left and right (dominant) hand, an… --- ## [Great site, even if you don't read or understand Japanese](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/great-site-even-if-you-dont-read-or-understand-japanese/84314)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/great-site-even-if-you-dont-read-or-understand-japanese/84314 "2017-06-26T13:13:20Z")
Found some good tricks for my level. No playlists, have to go one by one. --- ## [protostar yoyo question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-yoyo-question/84282)
**Author:** [@Bug](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bug)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-yoyo-question/84282 "2017-06-24T09:10:29Z")
how do you guys get so much spin times out of these protostar yoyo like thishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvt1Sji29BU&t=5s thanks bug --- ## [Story based tricks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/story-based-tricks/84285)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/story-based-tricks/84285 "2017-06-22T13:36:49Z")
Was showing some tricks to a group drinking beer on a bench, older bunch. One guy said a yo-yo man used to come to his school and tell stories throughout the tricks, and he was mesmerized as a kid. It got me thinking… … --- ## [Needs finger spin help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/needs-finger-spin-help/83911)
**Author:** [@Jacob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jacob)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/needs-finger-spin-help/83911 "2017-06-19T05:30:06Z")
I want to get good at finger spins but cant find great tutorials --- ## [Evan Nagao's Brent Stole Combo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evan-nagaos-brent-stole-combo/84263)
**Author:** [@DeadByNature](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DeadByNature)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evan-nagaos-brent-stole-combo/84263 "2017-06-18T23:38:56Z")
Hello Guys, you all probably know what I’m talkin’ about: (go to 2:47, watch it at .25 speed) Evan is well known for this combo where he does an inverted brent stole, kinda “turns” the resulting GT over … --- ## [And Whut Pt 3 string twisted, help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/and-whut-pt-3-string-twisted-help/84257)
**Author:** [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2017, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/and-whut-pt-3-string-twisted-help/84257 "2017-06-17T15:07:30Z")
Hi, when I get to the part of the trick where I’m in an almost 1 1/2 mount, I notice that my string is twisted on my NTH pointer. I assume I’m doing something wrong when I’m in the 1st green triangle? Here’s a video, th… --- ## [Bind help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bind-help/84215)
**Author:** [@Cherrycola](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cherrycola)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bind-help/84215 "2017-06-16T15:30:45Z")
When I do breakaway my yoyos is a little turned and when I try to do the bind, I will have a tail and when I throw the yoyo it just jerks right back. --- ## [String Tension](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-tension/84239)
**Author:** [@Tyclops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tyclops)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 3:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-tension/84239 "2017-06-15T03:46:55Z")
What are some more advanced tricks/techniques for managing string tension? I’m interested in tricks to loosen as well as tighten the string tension. It seems that I saw a video of Evan Nagao, and in the video he did a co… --- ## [have you seen anyone doing this before?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-you-seen-anyone-doing-this-before/83584)
**Author:** [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2017, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-you-seen-anyone-doing-this-before/83584 "2017-06-14T20:53:53Z")
You know horizontal eli hops and how you can move in a circle while doing them? I have been doing horizontal skin the gerbils, but instead of just standing there, turning to the left while performing 4 or 5 repetitions, … --- ## [Arm tricks ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/arm-tricks/82744)
**Author:** [@telle240](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/telle240)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/arm-tricks/82744 "2017-06-12T16:01:44Z")
What’s up everyone, so the other day I was watching some old JT Nickle videos and it inspired me to learn how to use body more for tricks. So with that being said does anyone know any starter arm tricks or videos? How … --- ## [How to do Gentry Whips?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-do-gentry-whips/84204)
**Author:** [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2017, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-do-gentry-whips/84204 "2017-06-11T21:30:55Z")
Does anyone have any tutorials on the Whips that Gentry does in his contest routines? They all seem to be based off the Hook. --- ## [Who invented horizontal?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-invented-horizontal/84202)
**Author:** [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2017, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-invented-horizontal/84202 "2017-06-11T17:05:03Z")
Who/which group invented horizontal yoyoing? Just wondering. --- ## [Help With Certain Slack Trick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-certain-slack-trick/84185)
**Author:** [@neon\_string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/neon_string)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-certain-slack-trick/84185 "2017-06-10T06:18:03Z")
I have been working on suicides for three weeks and i keep catching the string in a fist instead of on my finger. I always seem to grab the string. I tried literally taping my hand. Nothing is working. Any tips? --- ## [help with timing of combo tricks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-timing-of-combo-tricks/84187)
**Author:** [@alek53higgles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/alek53higgles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-timing-of-combo-tricks/84187 "2017-06-09T10:54:19Z")
I have been yo-yoing for a month now, but i started learning the Matrix, and I am having trouble getting the timing down. Suggestions on how to make it flow smoothly? --- ## [2 short tricks I've been working on](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-short-tricks-ive-been-working-on/84178)
**Author:** [@spin-clicker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spin-clicker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-short-tricks-ive-been-working-on/84178 "2017-06-08T19:54:52Z")
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVBAxBeDwlE/ --- ## [Anyone know how to do this trick?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-know-how-to-do-this-trick/84069)
**Author:** [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 5:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-know-how-to-do-this-trick/84069 "2017-06-07T05:23:34Z")
It’s at about 1:23 on this Jensen Kimmitt video. It’s like an underneath shoot the moon. I’ve seen people do it a few times. Would really like some tips on this trick if anyone knows it. Thanks! --- ## [A question for advanced players who flow combos together](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-question-for-advanced-players-who-flow-combos-together/84116)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-question-for-advanced-players-who-flow-combos-together/84116 "2017-05-31T13:45:25Z")
Question When you play, do you already have the combos in mind, or does it flow together spontaneously? Or a combination of both? There’s more than one road to a destination, I understand that. My index card system h… --- ## [Mr. Yo-Yo thrower for intermediate throwers and skills](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mr-yo-yo-thrower-for-intermediate-throwers-and-skills/84088)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mr-yo-yo-thrower-for-intermediate-throwers-and-skills/84088 "2017-05-31T01:18:35Z")
I have found this site to be somewhat complete for developing skills. I also believe it is part of Jeremy’s idea to encourage you to not only practice his elements, but learn to internalize them, and start blending, … --- ## [Ann Connolly Double Green Triangle knot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ann-connolly-double-green-triangle-knot/84103)
**Author:** [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ann-connolly-double-green-triangle-knot/84103 "2017-05-29T23:16:34Z")
I keep landing in a knot. What am I doing wrong? --- ## [Revolutions- yo-yo stops spinning ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/revolutions-yo-yo-stops-spinning/84081)
**Author:** [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/revolutions-yo-yo-stops-spinning/84081 "2017-05-25T13:11:10Z")
Any tips on how to keep the yo-yo spinning when forming the X movement with your wrist (Rotating the yo-yo inwards and outwards)? The yo-yo spins out of control when I perform this step. --- ## [Jade Whip- can't form the loop!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jade-whip-cant-form-the-loop/84035)
**Author:** [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jade-whip-cant-form-the-loop/84035 "2017-05-24T23:43:01Z")
When I have the loop in my hand, it always twists. Any idea how to stop this from happening? --- ## [Cloud String Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cloud-string-question/84048)
**Author:** [@Tyclops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tyclops)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2017, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cloud-string-question/84048 "2017-05-20T22:27:29Z")
I recently purchased a Cloud String for my YoYo and I have liked it a lot. I have found though that it is difficult for me to perform a Laceration Bind from a Finger Spin with this string, as well as the trick Hook. Doe… --- ## [Cloud Whip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cloud-whip/84022)
**Author:** [@Mandiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mandiz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cloud-whip/84022 "2017-05-16T23:58:29Z")
Been a while, but finished up this whip that I have been wanting to share. Let me know what you guys think. Make sure to subscribe planning on doing a give away one I hit 100. Hope you all enjoy and share thank you for t… --- ## [A very simple bind I don't recall seeing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-very-simple-bind-i-dont-recall-seeing/84012)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2017, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-very-simple-bind-i-dont-recall-seeing/84012 "2017-05-14T16:27:38Z")
Spoiler Alert: Simple Houdini Mount (or DON) Do a 1.5 swingover on Free hand index. Drop TH thumb & pull to hand for a bind No big deal I agree, but it is clean. I’ll probably use it to end something from a DON o… --- ## [What is your favorite "not too hard" trick right now"](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-not-too-hard-trick-right-now/84009)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2017, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-not-too-hard-trick-right-now/84009 "2017-05-14T03:18:16Z")
Mine is: It has no slacks to miss :stuck\_out\_tongue: The ending leaves you in a great place for a bind, no messing around. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-tricks/7.md?page=46) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-tricks/7.md?page=48)