# How do you get past a slump **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [April 12, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184 "2019-04-12T03:15:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Saber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saber/32/52611_2.png) [@Saber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saber)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/1 "2019-04-12T03:15:59Z")
So I’m getting a little down, thought I retained more than I did. It’s like starting over 😭 is there anything you guys recommend for getting over these little slumps? ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/2 "2019-04-12T03:24:56Z")
- watch cool videos of people throwing - learn a new trick - by a new yoyo or gear like strings or something ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/3 "2019-04-12T03:27:15Z")
I definitely don’t recommend buying a new yoyo to get over a slump. Stop throwing for a couple of days, then perhaps go back to learning some tricks that may be more achievable for your skill level. ---
**Author:** ![shatterFX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shatterfx/32/66476_2.png) [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/4 "2019-04-12T03:27:52Z")
How long has it been since you last threw a yoyo? Just gotta keep at it. Maybe do the easiest tricks you know to just build up confidence before moving back to harder stuff again. ---
**Author:** ![Saber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saber/32/52611_2.png) [@Saber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saber)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/5 "2019-04-12T03:33:21Z")
Right now i can’t even throw a viable break away, I have a pretty good bind going but it’s been over 10 years ---
**Author:** ![shatterFX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shatterfx/32/66476_2.png) [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/6 "2019-04-12T03:34:05Z")
Oh dang so it’s been a minute - just gotta brush off the cobwebs and you’ll be right back on it! ---
**Author:** ![threebearrries](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/threebearrries/32/42073_2.png) [@threebearrries](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/threebearrries)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/7 "2019-04-12T03:34:37Z")
Why not? A new throw can add some freshness to your playing and maybe spark some new inspiration! ---
**Author:** ![Saber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saber/32/52611_2.png) [@Saber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saber)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/8 "2019-04-12T03:37:22Z")
I wish I could right now it isn’t in the cards, I’m thinking of getting something responsive to mess around with when I get the cash ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/9 "2019-04-12T03:41:16Z")
Oh wow, yeah sorry I didn’t realize you were this green. Maybe getting a responsive yo-yo would help at this stage ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/10 "2019-04-12T03:41:40Z")
> [@threebearrries](#): > > Why not? A new throw can add some freshness to your playing and maybe spark some new inspiration! Doubtful, but maybe. It isn’t a cycle that is necessarily helpful. Slump -new yoyo, slump -new yoyo… ---
**Author:** ![Damb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/damb/32/44045_2.png) [@Damb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Damb)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/11 "2019-04-12T03:46:39Z")
Just throw front style lol For each yoyo sesh you should try to end it on a high note. (dank, smooth combo, bind, remove finger loop) If you put the yoyo down frustrated with your inability to land a trick you’ll have a harder time picking it back up next time! For me at least. ---
**Author:** ![yyfben2.deactivated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ccd318/32.png) [@yyfben2.deactivated](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yyfben2.deactivated)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 4:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/12 "2019-04-12T04:16:29Z")
Different perspectives work for me. Doesn’t need to be a new yoyo. Old ones work too! ---
**Author:** ![Saber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saber/32/52611_2.png) [@Saber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saber)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/13 "2019-04-12T04:18:25Z")
Green ? HAH I’m so rusty imma need a 55 gallon drum of wd40 ---
**Author:** ![Saber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saber/32/52611_2.png) [@Saber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saber)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 4:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/14 "2019-04-12T04:19:31Z")
Yes this could get expensive lol ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 4:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/15 "2019-04-12T04:22:11Z")
This is honestly how I’ve built my collection since I’ve started throwing and I’m extremely happy with doing it this way. Bored or can’t come up with any new tricks? I buy a new yoyo. Usually the only time I buy new yoyos honestly ---
**Author:** ![threebearrries](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/threebearrries/32/42073_2.png) [@threebearrries](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/threebearrries)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 4:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/16 "2019-04-12T04:22:45Z")
Well sure, if buying a new yoyo were the only method to beget inspiration. But it’s not. Buying a new yoyo is just one of the many many ways one can lift themselves out of a rut. This time it could be a new yoyo, the next time some other form of inspiration. ---
**Author:** ![Saber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saber/32/52611_2.png) [@Saber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saber)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/17 "2019-04-12T04:25:52Z")
Like I said right now that isn’t an option, I’m thinking I need to push through this and work on good front throws until they are straight. Work on not having and slack on my binds ---
**Author:** ![threebearrries](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/threebearrries/32/42073_2.png) [@threebearrries](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/threebearrries)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/18 "2019-04-12T04:27:13Z")
I understand; I was just replying to @anon5341354. ---
**Author:** ![Saber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saber/32/52611_2.png) [@Saber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saber)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/19 "2019-04-12T04:29:00Z")
No problem, I wasn’t trying to be mean or anything guess my frustration is showing in my posts tonight. I’m sorry bro ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 4:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184/20 "2019-04-12T04:30:43Z")
As a newbie or someone coming back I definitely wouldn’t recommend buying new yoyos right now I was just saying I don’t see it as a problem once you’ve actually been grinding for a bit [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-past-a-slump/301184.md?page=2)