how do i understand the concept of flying cw ? how do i play like lee jihoo or other player who play 5a like crazy fast ? what is the basic trick needed to understand the cw feel? i can do 360, basic trick and other basic combo but im still lack speed and precision. its been 6 month since i started 5a and i still cant do beesting and any other trick. im stuck. i used vosun geats 9 and yozean reactor pro. please help
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my friend you’re watching players that have been playing for years if not decades. you can’t get there in 6 months. there’s no magic it’s just tons of practice
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An unreal amount of practice. You eventually start anticipating where it’s gonna go or what you can sneak in here and there. It’s no where near as early as it looks, at least to start.
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It could be 6 months and either:
- You practiced infrequently, only for short durations; or
- You spent the majority of your time practicing, letting it consume your entire life.
6 months doesn’t tell us much. It’s enough time to make the skills that you’ve learnt stay in your memory for a long time, but becoming a highly skilled yoyo player requires a lot of repetition, repetition, and repetition.
Laser-focusing on learning 1 trick is a great way to get frustrated and feel trapped. I think learning multiple tricks simultaneously is the way to go. Sometimes you figure out you just don’t like one of them, and you end up moving on without learning it properly, at least for the time being.
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If you haven’t already, check out the 5A Essentials playlist on YT by Josh Yee. Each video is more concept-based as opposed to trick based so you can understand the different elements better. I’ve been working my way through that playlist myself and its quite easy to follow.
Also don’t be afraid of dropping the yoyo. They are more durable than you think. It might get a little vibey after a few dings but it’ll still be more than playable.
Good luck!
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You’ve been playing for 6 months and comparing yourself to Jihoo Lee?
Bruh
I’ve been playing a solid amound of 5a for the past 3 years…my play is not even in the same reality as that man.
Jihoo is 2024 World Champion for a reason.
What you just asked is akin to going “I’ve been playing Basketball for 6 months…why can’t I dunk like Jordan/whatever the current hot Basketball player is (I don’t know…I’m old and not in to basketball).”
But if you want to play fast. You have to first off
- Learn things to a point where you can do them withouth thinking about them
- Learn as many different things to expand your skillset.
If you’ve been playing for 6 months and still haven’t gotten Beesting down…I feel this might take you quite a bit longer yet. So either practise harder or develop more patience.
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I’ve been trying 5A on and off for years, and finally, this year made real progress. I think what finally clicked for me was the rhythm: it’s not just moving the yoyo and counterweight: it’s about when you move them. This is especially true for beesting: if it’s not working, try popping the yoyo out of the trapeze earlier or later.
Start slow: work on the rhythm of the movements. Even at slow speeds, 5a looks incredible. Have fun with it! Speed will come as you get in more reps.
Break it down: work on moving from trapeze to undermount without the 360. Try to do it in one smooth motion. Work on 360 by itself, and make sure you can catch it consistently without tipping the yoyo.
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im not comparing bruh. i said how do i play like him. love jihoo lee though. thanks for advice
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You play like him by becoming as good a him.
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If you want to play like jihoo lee then you should learn from him. Follow the tutorials in order on his YouTube channel playlist. Focus on timing, momentum, and string proportions. And don’t be afraid to drop the yoyo.
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I would also recommend developing your 1a since it is the fundamental to all other styles
ive been doing ton of practice and my wrist and face have been hit by cw. i still dont understand how to control cw. im trying to find a repetetive trick that can help me understand cw swing. something like 5a pinwheel or others
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im trying
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you’re just asking for something that doesn’t really exist. there’s no single element or trick that will unlock counter weight play for you. there’s a ton of tutorials out there because fortunately you picked a popular xdiv. there is no substitute for time and effort though. @LX_Emergency isn’t just being crabby with you. if you want to play like ji hoo you have to do what ji hoo did and spend years playing and learning and cultivating an understanding of the craft. yoyo is hard. 5a is hard. you can’t distill years and thousands of hours of practice into “do this to understand 5a”. it’s a constant evolution and you have to settle in for the long commitment if you really want to reach the heights you’re talking about. you can do it. please believe me, no one here is saying you can’t become a great 5a player if you set your mind to it. but anyone that answers you with anything other than the word “practice” here isn’t going to be doing you favors
here’s a playlist of elements and tricks to work on just don’t get stuck on any one thing. learn as much and as many different elements as you can. if you have trouble with something, ask for help here about a specific trick or element. lots of 5a players around that can help with specific questions. if something still gives you trouble set it down and learn other stuff and circle back to it later. also don’t be afraid to say you don’t like a trick and don’t wanna learn it. that’s fine too. good luck and just buckle up for a journey 
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thankyou thomas , really appreciate it
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just learn reverse 360 and invent a new trick. i feel a little proud
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