# BobParty’s Player Profiles: Mike Marshall - G2 YoYos

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**Category:** Player Profiles & Interviews by Bobparty\
**Created:** [April 15, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bobparty-s-player-profiles-mike-marshall-g2-yoyos/423143 "2025-04-15T20:44:24Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bobparty-s-player-profiles-mike-marshall-g2-yoyos/423143/8 "2025-04-17T17:21:45Z")

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**Stephen Madden**

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[Prelim](https://youtu.be/xhXGQ_fHm0E?si=EVog5W-9j107-mio)

[Finals](https://youtu.be/tBil3emz538?si=wbDAs_J6qxmut_Fe)

**What did your preparation for this event look like?**

For this contest I was lacking to prepare when I should’ve weeks prior. My prelim’s tricks were planned a month before and my music was only prepared the week before the contest. I didn’t practice a whole lot. Maybe around an hour or two a week. My final was practiced maybe around 8 times in total before so my routine.

While I didn’t practice a whole ton I do make sure I’m ready to go on to stage by going to the bathroom/washing my hands a few minutes before and usually for the 5 minutes before I go up I’m taking slow and deep breaths in and out. Going up on stage in the mindset to have fun and satisfied with however the outcome may be helps as well.

**What gear did you use and did you have any special set up?**

For this contest, I used a highly competitive powerhouse of a bimetal prototype that yoyofriends will be releasing later this year. I use OT Fat string and just the bearing that comes with the yoyofriends’ yo-yos.

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**Was there a specific trick or element you were most proud to pull off on stage? Or a favorite part of our performance/routine?**

I would want to say that in both of my performances my horizontal is what I’m most proud of. Especially my slack triangle trick I always do.

**If you could have done one thing differently what would that have been?**

Definitely prepare more and yo-yo more in general for sure. I’m really trying to learn tricks off YouTube right now it’s a ton of fun to explore and expand your trickset.

**What’s your favorite memory from PNWR?**

It’s always going to be seeing my friends succeed on stage especially my teammates.

**What advice do you have for people looking to compete for the first time?**

Have fun and use this first time to showcase your tricks as best you can. Have fun on the stage first. Worry about placement second.

**What will you take away to prepare you for your next competition?**

My trick sets are outdated and do not score. I will have to learn tricks I don’t want to learn to succeed at the next contest.

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