# I’ve yoyoed for 9 months and can hit a reverse behind the back brent stole, am I ahead or behind? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [December 20, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557 "2023-12-20T16:25:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Scoogy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/scoogy/32/292166_2.png) [@Scoogy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Scoogy)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/1 "2023-12-20T16:25:30Z")
Should I start building a routine too? ---
**Author:** ![knotgreen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/knotgreen/32/199292_2.png) [@knotgreen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/knotgreen)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/2 "2023-12-20T16:26:32Z")
I’ve been yoyoing for almost a year and I don’t know what a reverse behind the back brent stole is, so ya? ---
**Author:** ![yoyothomas](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyothomas/32/261744_2.png) [@yoyothomas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyothomas)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/3 "2023-12-20T16:37:28Z")
Its never too early to start building a freestyle. If you can hit btb reverse brent stole consistently you are way better then I was when I was 9 months into yoyoing ---
**Author:** ![MattC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattc/32/258241_2.png) [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/4 "2023-12-20T16:39:45Z")
I would say congrats on hitting that trick! But remember this is all about fun and doing what you love. You arent in competetion with anyone but yourself to be great. You go rock star. ---
**Author:** ![Benthrowsyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/benthrowsyoyo/32/300522_2.png) [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/5 "2023-12-20T16:55:55Z")
I mean it also depends on what else you can do. For instance if that’s your only trick then you would be drastically behind but if you can back that uo with tech, hooks, whips, etc. Then you might be miles and miles ahead. Also as everyone else here has touched upon yoyoing is something where it can be kinda bad to compare your growth to others in some ways (_bad_ might be too strong of a word but still). Go at your own pace and enjoy the ride. Don’t worry about how others are doing unless you’re trying to learn from them. ---
**Author:** ![Yooo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yooo/32/196320_2.png) [@Yooo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yooo)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/6 "2023-12-20T17:25:25Z")
If thats what is fun to you, you are ahead. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoxcellence](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoxcellence/32/240706_2.png) [@yoyoxcellence](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoxcellence)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/7 "2023-12-20T17:38:41Z")
I think a single trick isn’t telling us much. Many people grind out a hard trick but skip many foundation tricks. Posting a short video of you would be much more useful in helping you know where you’re at if you care. Also, keep in mind someone that yoyoed for 9 months and did it for 5 hours a day vs someone who does it for 15 mins a day is going to be very different so time is better with hours then days/months. Above all if your having fun and enjoying it that is all that matters at the end of the day. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyo\_baseball19](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo_baseball19/32/172521_2.png) [@Yoyo\_baseball19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_baseball19)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/8 "2023-12-20T18:03:24Z")
You are very far ahead, when I was 9 months in my best trick was probably revolutions :joy: For the routine, it depends on what you’re gonna use it for (comps or just to post on YouTube) for example, if you plan on going to worlds or nats next year, you might want to start to consider music, and then build a freestyle. But don’t take my advice super seriously, because I’ve never been to a contest in my 3 years of yoyoing ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/9 "2023-12-20T18:45:57Z")
Its all relative, but it sounds like you have the knack for whip catches ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/10 "2023-12-20T19:01:51Z")
Just wanna say I also think it’s a good idea to start building routines to music. Nice work! Keep learning and having fun! ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/11 "2023-12-20T19:05:56Z")
That’s cool, but can you walk the dog? 🕶 ---
**Author:** ![Scoogy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/scoogy/32/292166_2.png) [@Scoogy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Scoogy)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/12 "2023-12-20T19:41:45Z")
It took me about 10 mins to get the regular reversed bt but the behind the back took something like 30 mins ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/13 "2023-12-20T20:45:27Z")
There is no such thing as behind or ahead. Your learning at whatever pace works for you. Anything else is self imposed nonsense. ---
**Author:** ![Pox](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pox/32/40245_2.png) [@Pox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pox)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2023, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/14 "2023-12-20T21:11:53Z")
Do whatever works for you and whatever you enjoy. If you are planning to be competitive, however, continuing to practice consistently and abundantly is certainly something that hold a high level of your attention. ---
**Author:** ![Bobparty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bobparty/32/302913_2.png) [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2023, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/15 "2023-12-21T00:48:43Z")
But can you do a trapeze? ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2023, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/16 "2023-12-21T01:18:27Z")
You’re behind. Git gud scrub. Totally kidding ---
**Author:** ![fos1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fos1/32/150706_2.png) [@fos1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fos1)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/17 "2023-12-21T01:33:30Z")
Way ahead of me. I can’t even get behind my back… ---
**Author:** ![Yooo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yooo/32/196320_2.png) [@Yooo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yooo)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2023, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/18 "2023-12-21T01:35:11Z")
Me either, I just pulled a muscle in my neck last week shaking cans of paint. 😅 ---
**Author:** ![kevinm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kevinm/32/697_2.png) [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2023, 2:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ve-yoyoed-for-9-months-and-can-hit-a-reverse-behind-the-back-brent-stole-am-i-ahead-or-behind/390557/19 "2023-12-21T02:08:32Z")
I wouldn’t say you are behind, especially if it’s only been 9 months. My advice, if it keeps happening, would be to practice with your back against the wall or a big tree. When I start hitting things behind my back, I just put the yo-yo down until I sober up a little.