# Trick-a-Week 2025- #52 Control Workshop **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Tricks\ **Created:** [January 3, 2025, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377 "2025-01-03T11:20:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 44
**Author:** ![already\_taken\_photos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/already_taken_photos/32/632331_2.png) [@already\_taken\_photos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/already_taken_photos)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2025, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/865 "2025-07-27T02:31:41Z")
1. Thank you! 2. Bakersfield California speaking Spanish 3. 2 years Hehe lol thank you ---
**Author:** ![Ironical\_Monocle1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ironical_monocle1/32/244603_2.png) [@Ironical\_Monocle1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ironical_Monocle1)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/866 "2025-07-29T20:23:12Z")
@GTDropKnot @Vektor Is this close to being correct? ---
**Author:** ![Vektor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vektor/32/222165_2.png) [@Vektor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Vektor)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/867 "2025-07-29T23:00:49Z")
Yes the slack is correct. One way to check is to mount the yoyo like double or nothing. You should be in an “under or nothing” not the traditional DoN mount if done properly. Now you just need to work on the chop element. I would recommend trying to pop the yoyo up more. That will give you time to perform that move. Focusing on chopping lower and not chasing the yoyo may halp as well. ---
**Author:** ![Ironical\_Monocle1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ironical_monocle1/32/244603_2.png) [@Ironical\_Monocle1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ironical_Monocle1)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 11:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/868 "2025-07-29T23:28:06Z")
Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![digitalcharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/digitalcharlie/32/234575_2.png) [@digitalcharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/digitalcharlie)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2025, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/869 "2025-08-01T11:08:36Z")
**Week 31 — Ari Kim-Ramirez’s Whip Combo** [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/3/6/f3630775b6f68072d7deb7bb396e3bb5376de616.jpeg "Yoyo Trick Tutorial: Ari Kim-Ramirez's META Whip Combo") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPG3hKPsmkQ) After last week’s trick I couldn’t resist doing another sequence from this year’s US nationals that starts with a similar sequence, but is a bit harder. Felt like a good way to build on what folks did last week. ---
**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:** [August 3, 2025, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/870 "2025-08-03T15:54:02Z")
I changed the triangle reveal end part to open string rolls ---
**Author:** ![mikeydoe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mikeydoe/32/301589_2.png) [@mikeydoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikeydoe)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2025, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/871 "2025-08-05T18:02:02Z")
It’s my cake day! I haven’t been posting much but I have still been throwing every day. I am getting better! Life is hectic (divorce sucks) but I really appreciate this thread. Whenever I want to learn a new trick, I always just come to this terrific curated list. Thanks all. Love you. ---
**Author:** ![Ironical\_Monocle1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ironical_monocle1/32/244603_2.png) [@Ironical\_Monocle1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ironical_Monocle1)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/872 "2025-08-05T18:55:02Z")
Sorry to hear about your divorce, hang in there! ---
**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:** [August 5, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/873 "2025-08-05T20:43:16Z")
Yeah and happy cake day yo! ---
**Author:** ![Vektor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vektor/32/222165_2.png) [@Vektor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Vektor)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2025, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/874 "2025-08-06T16:44:05Z")
#31 Whip Combo. Not used to playing the Markmont strings so forgive the missed binds :joy: Yoyo: OD Sugar Glider [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/e/6/3e66466d560b1e71005cf469b898df87bae5ee53.jpeg "2025 TaW #31 Whip Combo") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgWu_ItYV-k) ---
**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:** [August 8, 2025, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/875 "2025-08-08T12:13:15Z")
**Week 32: Zhou Bowen Chopsticks Slack** [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/b/5/fb58d006fd196a3502b11a6df55e727a24b021f7.jpeg "Yoyobox Tutorial #8 | Zhou Bowen Chopstick Slack Tutorial") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B67OAy6KX7s) Yo I’m helping out with running the thread for a bit and chose this trick. I like the flow and this cool Janos -esque thumb slack. The trick is easier than the past couple imo so please don’t get intimidated by the words “chopsticks” or “slack” and give it a try! Let us know if yall have any questions! ---
**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:** [August 8, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/876 "2025-08-08T12:18:50Z")
Here’s the trick with some autopilot stuff at the end for fun and practice. ---
**Author:** ![Spinstar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spinstar/32/669094_2.png) [@Spinstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spinstar)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/877 "2025-08-08T23:22:08Z")
This is a trick by Jason Lee. It’s called “And what” (not whUt). According to Jason. In these pretty old videos, he does something similar. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/e/e/7eee9c484f9d542f9946703ceba6c5604db5f18c.jpeg "Bay Area Classic Yo Yo Contest 2001 - Jason Lee") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6UGN2jYw58) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/5/9/559d93419bd02eb70ebb242fd1276b00d85a5d66.jpeg "A-1st-Jason Lee") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJFj8sg_xv8) I don’t know what Andre’s tricks look like, because I don’t know any tricks that Andre has come up with, but this trick is clearly very Jason Lee or Paul Escolar style. Yes, I responded very quickly😁 ---
**Author:** ![Ironical\_Monocle1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ironical_monocle1/32/244603_2.png) [@Ironical\_Monocle1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ironical_Monocle1)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/878 "2025-08-10T15:24:07Z")
Anyone got any tips for the slack/whip part? I try to create tension but all it does is form a noose around my thumb… my frustration level with slacks/whips is reaching the boiling point this month 😡 ---
**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:** [August 10, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/879 "2025-08-10T19:48:34Z")
Okay so make sure you got the nth index over the string like this an do a little pinch there. Having some tension does help but isn’t really necessary for this one like the main action to get the slack to go is from turning over the hand. Let me know if you’re still struggling after trying this. ---
**Author:** ![Ironical\_Monocle1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ironical_monocle1/32/244603_2.png) [@Ironical\_Monocle1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ironical_Monocle1)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/880 "2025-08-10T20:46:58Z")
So it’s more of a flip than a rejection? ---
**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:** [August 10, 2025, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/881 "2025-08-10T23:19:35Z")
Yeah I would describe it as a pinch slack and it’s not a rejection bc youre not using the spin of the yoyo to pop the string off. ---
**Author:** ![Ironical\_Monocle1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ironical_monocle1/32/244603_2.png) [@Ironical\_Monocle1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ironical_Monocle1)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2025, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/882 "2025-08-10T23:33:25Z")
Gotcha… I meant like a tension slack thingy, not rejection, so I’m like strangling my thumb trying to use tension to swing the slack around. Thanks for the help ✌ ---
**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:** [August 10, 2025, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/883 "2025-08-10T23:48:24Z")
Ooo ok yeah so having some tension does help move the slack, but definitely isn’t necessary. I would try to get it down like i show in the vid where i release, and then turn over for the slack. Then put the drop and turn over together into one motion and that might help. Play with the proportions a bit also and maybe you find something that works for you bc proportions do matter for this one like if the slack is too big, it can hit th. ---
**Author:** ![Ironical\_Monocle1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ironical_monocle1/32/244603_2.png) [@Ironical\_Monocle1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ironical_Monocle1)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2025, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377/884 "2025-08-11T00:05:07Z")
I’m starting to get it now, I thought it was all tension-driven… thanks again! [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377.md?page=43) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-a-week-2025-52-control-workshop/416377.md?page=45)