# Any good tutorials on horizontal palm grinds **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Tricks\ **Created:** [May 21, 2014, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410 "2014-05-21T21:15:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2014, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/1 "2014-05-21T21:15:01Z")
Alright I can seem to find any tutorials on this trick even though it looks amazing anyone know of any good tutorials or ways to learn the trick??? ---
**Author:** ![stuarttw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@stuarttw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stuarttw)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2014, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/2 "2014-05-21T21:31:41Z")
I don’t get what you need a tutorial for ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2014, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/3 "2014-05-21T22:08:12Z")
> [@stuarttw](#): > > I don’t get what you need a tutorial for horizontal palm grinds ---
**Author:** ![stuarttw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@stuarttw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stuarttw)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2014, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/4 "2014-05-21T22:12:04Z")
> [@abby1371](#): > > horizontal palm grinds why you need a tut I mean edit: in other words what is there not to understand? ---
**Author:** ![Nikolai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8491ac/32.png) [@Nikolai](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nikolai)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2014, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/5 "2014-05-21T23:13:21Z")
just get the yoyo on your palm and bind like a finger spin, finger spin is pretty much the same. ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_kerber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/erik_kerber/32/7939_2.png) [@Erik\_kerber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Erik_kerber)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2014, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/6 "2014-05-21T23:16:26Z")
> [@Nikolai](#): > > just get the yoyo on your palm and bind like a finger spin, finger spin is pretty much the same. Yea. And if the yoyo die’s before you can bind it just try balancing it on your hand a slightly different way until you find the way that works best for you. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoavenger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoavenger/32/884_2.png) [@yoyoavenger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoavenger)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2014, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/7 "2014-05-21T23:17:56Z")
I do mine like this. I throw a regular horizontal breakaway and pop the yoyo into my hand. It takes practice to get a nice grind. Then I wrap the string around the yoyo twice clockwise with my throw hand and pull to bind. Once you practice it will become a lot easier. I started being only able to do it on nicely blasted throws and now I can do it on any unresponsive. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2014, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/8 "2014-05-22T01:02:57Z")
It was a perfectly legitimate question and there is a technique to it. first tip: you don’t want the whole circle of the cup to be grinding on your palm. You want to catch the yoyo such that it’s riding just on an edge. The gyroscopic properties of the yoyo will keep it in this orientation as it grinds. next tip: assuming you want to bind from there, you can do the whole “sidewindery” thing by throwing your entire string as a slack across the wrist side of your palm (beside the spinning yoyo, not in it yet) and then pulling the segment into the gap while simultaneously orienting your hand to be above the yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2014, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/9 "2014-05-22T02:23:09Z")
Alright now is there any “best” place to put the Yoyo while your doing the palm grind? And my fingers are constantly getting in the way of the bind how do I fix this? ---
**Author:** ![LeftyLink](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/leftylink/32/1321_2.png) [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2014, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/10 "2014-05-22T02:29:53Z")
> [@abby1371](#): > > Alright now is there any “best” place to put the Yoyo while your doing the palm grind? > > And my fingers are constantly getting in the way of the bind how do I fix this? The secret to a long palm grind is to minimize contact between your yoyo and palm. Personally, I palm grind on the top line of the 7 formation found in the folds of your palm. (If you need any clarification let me know) As for the bind, instead of circling your TH around the yoyo and wait for it to bind, I suggest performing a throwing motion for the first part to get the string towards the front of your palm without getting caught in your fingers and then wrap around the axle. This sounds really confusing over written words, but if you have any trouble understanding this feel free to ask for clarification ;D ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/11 "2014-05-22T04:16:57Z")
Whipped this together for you: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/8/1/181fce31f0c3354c0665e171e602e6fdd0c90ded.jpeg "Palm Grind") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH167S0eurs) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/8/1/181fce31f0c3354c0665e171e602e6fdd0c90ded.jpeg "Palm Grind") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH167S0eurs) ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_kerber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/erik_kerber/32/7939_2.png) [@Erik\_kerber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Erik_kerber)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2014, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/12 "2014-05-22T13:35:17Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > Whipped this together for you: > > [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH167S0eurs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH167S0eurs) > > [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH167S0eurs](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH167S0eurs) Pretty good tutorial for just “Whipping” it together. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2014, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/13 "2014-05-22T13:55:59Z")
I had to move the camera around and adjust the focal length a few times and by the time I got it “right” I had forgotten to make sure I was still pointed at just the wall… that mirror frame screws up visibility of the trick itself. But oh well… the first two hand close-ups were the important part. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_kerber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/erik_kerber/32/7939_2.png) [@Erik\_kerber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Erik_kerber)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2014, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/14 "2014-05-22T14:01:45Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > I had to move the camera around and adjust the focal length a few times and by the time I got it “right” I had forgotten to make sure I was still pointed at just the wall… that mirror frame screws up visibility of the trick itself. But oh well… the first two hand close-ups were the important part. :wink: Yea. Great tutorial. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2014, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/15 "2014-05-22T14:06:55Z")
It’s and “OK” tutorial. I just realized that I don’t talk about spin direction. If you are doing your horizontal throw the other direction, you will have to throw the string on the opposite side of the yoyo before throwing it through the gap. 8) ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_kerber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/erik_kerber/32/7939_2.png) [@Erik\_kerber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Erik_kerber)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2014, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/16 "2014-05-22T14:08:03Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > It’s and “OK” tutorial. I just realized that I don’t talk about spin direction. If you are doing your horizontal throw the other direction, you will have to throw the string on the opposite side of the yoyo before throwing it through the gap. 8) Fine then. Its an ‘OK’ tutorial 😃 😃 ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2014, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/17 "2014-05-22T19:43:06Z")
Alright I have another question once again how do I keep it when I am grinding in the same spot it keeps spinning off my hand. ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_kerber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/erik_kerber/32/7939_2.png) [@Erik\_kerber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Erik_kerber)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2014, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/18 "2014-05-22T19:49:35Z")
> [@abby1371](#): > > Alright I have another question once again how do I keep it when I am grinding in the same spot it keeps spinning off my hand. Just try keeping your hand level. But if it keeps coming off then tip your hand a little so that the yoyo would have to climb up your hand in order to fall off. If that makes sense. ---
**Author:** ![LeftyLink](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/leftylink/32/1321_2.png) [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2014, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/19 "2014-05-22T19:50:43Z")
> [@abby1371](#): > > Alright I have another question once again how do I keep it when I am grinding in the same spot it keeps spinning off my hand. Well what finish does your yoyo have, if it’s blasted or has a grinding finish, just angle your palm a bit to keep the yoyo spinning in place ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2014, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410/20 "2014-05-22T21:00:51Z")
I am honestly not sure what finish my TP paranoid has or SPYY amplifier. Which i have been using time to do research but I know for a fact the paranoid isn’t blasted. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-good-tutorials-on-horizontal-palm-grinds/66410.md?page=2)