# Can you do tricks without looking? **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Tricks\ **Created:** [November 7, 2021, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266 "2021-11-07T15:51:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![chaosgow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chaosgow/32/61394_2.png) [@chaosgow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaosgow)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2021, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/1 "2021-11-07T15:51:46Z")
This trick has been my autopilot trick for a long time now. I did a tutorial for it when MK1 and OP dropped the Converge here at YYE. It got me wondering, what tricks do others do without looking? I’m excited to see what you got. This was inspired by one of my favourite freestyles ever. It was at EYYC 2019 when Kacper Palatynski won. The part I’m referring to starts at 1:50ish but I recommend watching the whole thing for some context. It’s such a great routine and he absolutely kills it. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/1/b/91b0eb55f45ec0758be149e5dcb2ec1748682219.jpeg "EYYC 2019 1A Finals 1st Palatynski Kacper") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPdQfKkMlVU) ---
**Author:** ![anon14765792](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/eb9ed0/32.png) [@anon14765792](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon14765792)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2021, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/2 "2021-11-08T12:44:59Z")
Your combo is super sick!! ---
**Author:** ![chaosgow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chaosgow/32/61394_2.png) [@chaosgow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaosgow)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/3 "2021-11-08T16:19:20Z")
Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![chrismacg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f4b2a3/32.png) [@chrismacg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrismacg)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2021, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/4 "2021-11-08T22:26:03Z")
I consider being able to land a trick blindfolded as the final step in mastery. It usually takes a month or two past being able to land a trick consistently to doing it with my eyes closed. Speaking of blindfolded, I can’t believe this performance by Steve Brown is 20 years old! [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/9/d/99dd5210236258cf7a6ecdecd073bfa0f3be4867.jpeg "Steve Brown Blindfolded BAC 2001 Yo-Yo contest") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ogeC5FpMwY) ---
**Author:** ![chaosgow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chaosgow/32/61394_2.png) [@chaosgow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaosgow)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2021, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/5 "2021-11-08T23:16:52Z")
I could never do that haha ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2021, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/6 "2021-11-08T23:19:39Z")
My attempt. Had to use a silly yoyo for a silly video. [https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWCHM7pFqFA/?utm\_medium=copy\_link](https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWCHM7pFqFA/?utm_medium=copy_link) ---
**Author:** ![chaosgow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chaosgow/32/61394_2.png) [@chaosgow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaosgow)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/7 "2021-11-08T23:20:44Z")
That’s so cool! ---
**Author:** ![PendingThrows24](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pendingthrows24/32/131160_2.png) [@PendingThrows24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PendingThrows24)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2021, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/8 "2021-11-09T11:59:52Z")
Did this first try [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/f/f/1ffe8f004785ce45497c93a2fbb79b533a1f32b5.jpeg "Blindfolded Yoyo?!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfO7jBl1dKg) ---
**Author:** ![sloegoe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sloegoe/32/804_2.png) [@sloegoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sloegoe)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2021, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/9 "2021-11-09T12:21:27Z")
Nope ---
**Author:** ![PendingThrows24](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pendingthrows24/32/131160_2.png) [@PendingThrows24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PendingThrows24)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2021, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/10 "2021-11-09T12:30:27Z")
I’m gonna do a full blindfolded freestyle ---
**Author:** ![chaosgow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chaosgow/32/61394_2.png) [@chaosgow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaosgow)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2021, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/11 "2021-11-09T15:17:28Z")
Subbed, that was awesome lmao! ---
**Author:** ![PendingThrows24](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pendingthrows24/32/131160_2.png) [@PendingThrows24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PendingThrows24)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2021, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/12 "2021-11-09T19:44:49Z")
Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![PendingThrows24](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pendingthrows24/32/131160_2.png) [@PendingThrows24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PendingThrows24)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/13 "2021-11-15T22:08:05Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/6/a/66ad11e46c781f314a2a77414cf5edab083210bd.jpeg "Blindfolded Yo-yo Freestyle!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq80DddGMBo) Here it is! ---
**Author:** ![chaosgow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chaosgow/32/61394_2.png) [@chaosgow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaosgow)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2021, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/14 "2021-11-15T22:20:40Z")
Man, I bet you kill it at contests, that kind of trick consistency is awesome Even did the DNA at the end lmao ---
**Author:** ![PendingThrows24](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pendingthrows24/32/131160_2.png) [@PendingThrows24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PendingThrows24)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2021, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/15 "2021-11-15T22:34:01Z")
Thank you so much, I’m excited to start competing soon! ---
**Author:** ![chaosgow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chaosgow/32/61394_2.png) [@chaosgow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaosgow)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/16 "2021-11-15T22:48:01Z")
I’d be very surprised if you don’t do well, good luck! ---
**Author:** ![BadWolfeCo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/badwolfeco/32/99733_2.png) [@BadWolfeCo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BadWolfeCo)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2021, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/18 "2021-11-16T03:45:50Z")
A while back (like maybe a year or so ago) somebody posted a “No Look Hook” challenge on Instagrame, to do Hidemasa Hook without looking. At the time, i hadn’t learned Hidemasa Hook so I did a Brent Stole (or GT Laceration for the picky folks) instead. Whip tricks are TOUGH without looking. I don’t have a point to this story, just wanted to share. I think it was @li\_sian\_ or @yo_maxwell_house on Instagram who posted the challenge iirc. [https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJYpYAn4u6/?utm\_medium=copy\_link](https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJYpYAn4u6/?utm_medium=copy_link) Dang, I miss being in shape. That was over two years and 60 pounds ago. Quarantine and laziness have taken a toll. I started working out again last week, let’s hope for the best :joy: Also sorry if this posts twice, I accidentally hit delete instead of edit. 😬 ---
**Author:** ![nightshadow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nightshadow/32/1574_2.png) [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2021, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/19 "2021-11-16T05:12:25Z")
Olddd video of mine. About 4 years and 40 pounds ago… [![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6WpP_a14jU) ---
**Author:** ![yoyodoc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyodoc/32/48820_2.png) [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2021, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-do-tricks-without-looking/347266/20 "2021-11-16T09:46:58Z")
Yes, I can do many tricks without looking. But, my Dentist advised against it. No problem with that advice… I just make sure to: put on my flack jacket, carbon fiber tactical helmet, polycarbonate wrap around face shield, shin guards, steel toe boots, mouthpiece, elbow pads, forearm covers, motocross gloves and an athletic cup… And just for good measure, I throw in the parking lot of the Hospital Emergency Room, to cut down response time… Preparation is the key to survival…