# Responsive Counterweight 101: Learn The Basics

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**Created:** [January 27, 2024, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-counterweight-101-learn-the-basics/393070 "2024-01-27T17:47:39Z")\
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**Author:** ![DocPop](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/docpop/32/605009_2.png) [@DocPop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DocPop)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2024, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-counterweight-101-learn-the-basics/393070/1 "2024-01-27T17:47:39Z")

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Howdy y’all, I’ve been sharing a bunch of tutorials for Responsive Counterweight (0A+5A), but folks pointed out I skipped over the basics. So I just shared a short video with everything you need to know to get started. If you have any questions about the basics, let me know.

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/2/0/b20ceb0cfd1dcd0733a37cb857926b27032264f6.jpeg "Learn the basics of Responsive Counterweight Yo-Yoing") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6XLBGKh3cU)

I’m using a PLTPS in the tutorial, which is coming to YYE today!

> **[PLTPS](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/pltps-yoyo-by-doc-pop)**
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> The PLTPS (pronounced like "platypus") is designed for modern-responsive counterweight play, and it's one of the most unique yo-yos Doc Pop has ever designed. Taking elements from some of Doc Pop's other responsive yo-yos (like the Pop Art,...

Speaking of the PLTPS, there are two giveways right now. [YoYoexpert is doing a giveaway here](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pltps-diy-by-doc-pop-available-saturday-01-27-at-8pm-et-plus-a-giveaway/393026), and [YotoyImages is also doing a giveaway on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/C2QQ-vAvqyj/).

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**Author:** ![bobafret](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bobafret/32/260814_2.png) [@bobafret](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobafret)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-counterweight-101-learn-the-basics/393070/2 "2024-01-27T18:16:10Z")

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I love my PLTPS so much. Best freehand modern responsive hands down.