# Finger Spins, keeping it from spinning out

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**Category:** Yo-Yo Tricks\
**Created:** [August 11, 2015, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finger-spins-keeping-it-from-spinning-out/76297 "2015-08-11T01:45:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![FiveIronBrian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fiveironbrian/32/451_2.png) [@FiveIronBrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FiveIronBrian)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2015, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finger-spins-keeping-it-from-spinning-out/76297/4 "2015-08-16T20:14:07Z")

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Balance it like you would a spin top. Keep moving your finger in horizontal circles, moving your finger in the opposite direction the yo-yo is leaning. In other words, go towards the “outer edge” your finger is sliding towards, not away. It’s counter-intuitive, but it’s how the procession works.

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