# Meanings of 1A, 3A, 5A, 2A

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**Created:** [August 6, 2012, 3:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/meanings-of-1a-3a-5a-2a/41134 "2012-08-06T03:43:04Z")
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#### Post date: [August 11, 2012, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/meanings-of-1a-3a-5a-2a/41134/21 "2012-08-11T20:37:10Z")

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> [@abby1371](#):
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> 1A are single handed string tricks  
> 3A are two handed string tricks (two yoyos)  
> 5A is off string  
> 2a are looping tricks

5A is counterweight play -\_- 4A is offstring.

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#### Post date: [August 12, 2012, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/meanings-of-1a-3a-5a-2a/41134/22 "2012-08-12T17:57:00Z")

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I would say they are numbered in the order of when they first gained popularity/invented? I know it at least goes up to like 17a etc having multiple counter weights that slide and stuff…

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