# Where do you put the string around your finger? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [August 18, 2014, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718 "2014-08-18T14:53:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ted429](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ted429/32/1428_2.png) [@Ted429](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ted429)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/1 "2014-08-18T14:53:14Z")
After you tie your slipknot where do you put it around your finger? I have always placed it behind my knuckle, bit I’ve seen many videos and pics of people with it just before it. am i doing it wrong? ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/2 "2014-08-18T14:54:52Z")
I put it in the traditional spot… just beyond the first knuckle (the one closest to the fingertip) of my middle finger. ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/3 "2014-08-18T14:56:53Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > I put it in the traditional spot… just beyond the first knuckle (the one closest to the fingertip) of my middle finger. Same, and I always have the “2 strings” of the slipknot facing me, the single string facing away. Feels weird any other way, and I also have to cut the extra off my strings if I’m using Kitty and have to tie the knot myself, I hate having that extra piece hanging off. ---
**Author:** ![voyance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/49beb7/32.png) [@voyance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/voyance)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/4 "2014-08-18T14:57:18Z")
Middle finger, middle/second link, right in the middle = right in the middle of my middle finger. If I place the string right behind my knuckle, my throws feel awkward and mostly crooked. If I place it closer to the tip of my finger, my throws feel awkward because I’m scared that I might fling the yoyo off my finger. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/5 "2014-08-18T15:14:58Z")
@Chimera: me, too. Although I’m told the “2-string” section is better to be the other way. In truth, I usually use a finch’s head knot so it doesn’t matter anyhow (it’s not going to slip) so I just keep the doubled section facing me. Feels weird any other way. @Ted429: my reasoning is the same as yours (the crooked throw, the flinging). ---
**Author:** ![stuarttw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@stuarttw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stuarttw)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/6 "2014-08-18T15:16:49Z")
the base of my finger ---
**Author:** ![Ted429](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ted429/32/1428_2.png) [@Ted429](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ted429)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/7 "2014-08-18T15:55:44Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > @Chimera: me, too. Although I’m told the “2-string” section is better to be the other way. In truth, I usually use a finch’s head knot so it doesn’t matter anyhow (it’s not going to slip) so I just keep the doubled section facing me. Feels weird any other way. > > @Ted429: my reasoning is the same as yours (the crooked throw, the flinging). I feel sometimes my breakaway type throws are crooked and come out vibe the way i put on the string with is why i would try under my knuckle but I’m scared the yoyo will fall off. ---
**Author:** ![stuarttw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@stuarttw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stuarttw)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/8 "2014-08-18T16:17:37Z")
> [@Ted429](#): > > but I’m scared the yoyo will fall off. I’m scared my finger will fall off whenever I put it at the end of my finger because my finger feels like it’s getting squeezed ---
**Author:** ![SloppyBinds](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sloppybinds/32/1179_2.png) [@SloppyBinds](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SloppyBinds)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/9 "2014-08-18T18:53:54Z")
I move it around from middle to forefinger, and sometimes I’ll do a mix of fore/middle or middle/ring. I also mix it up between 1st and 2nd knuckle. I tried the wrist, but just can’t play like that. The reason I move it around is nerve damage requires me to keep the strain spread around or I will regret it and not be able to play for a while. ---
**Author:** ![Philip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/96bed5/32.png) [@Philip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Philip)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/10 "2014-08-18T18:59:46Z")
The base of my pointer finger. Not kidding. ---
**Author:** ![Hen-hen1225](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/7cd45c/32.png) [@Hen-hen1225](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hen-hen1225)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/11 "2014-08-18T20:57:05Z")
On the tip of my pinky… Lol jk on the middle joint of my middle finger ---
**Author:** ![wishiwasayoyoexpert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a88e57/32.png) [@wishiwasayoyoexpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wishiwasayoyoexpert)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/12 "2014-08-18T21:15:17Z")
> [@Philip](#): > > The base of my pointer finger. Not kidding. I put it there too. I also always have the double part of the string facing me because it fells more comfortable. The bad thing about it being on the base of my index finger is I have a massive callus between my first and second knuckles and when that thing rips off, I can barely play for a week. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoboy224](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f14d63/32.png) [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/13 "2014-08-18T23:06:35Z")
Between the first two knuckles of my middle finger like most. ---
**Author:** ![mr.nightshadow95](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mr.nightshadow95/32/1093_2.png) [@mr.nightshadow95](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mr.nightshadow95)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2014, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/14 "2014-08-18T23:55:19Z")
I sometimes put it behind the knuckle and sometimes before the knuckle depends what yoyo I’m using. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/41988e/32.png) [@Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2014, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/15 "2014-08-19T00:42:57Z")
Right behind my second nuckle. ---
**Author:** ![doodads341](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/df705f/32.png) [@doodads341](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/doodads341)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2014, 12:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/16 "2014-08-19T00:46:37Z")
I put it between my index finger. ---
**Author:** ![ginny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ginny/32/1536_2.png) [@ginny](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ginny)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2014, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/17 "2014-08-19T17:59:48Z")
99% of th time I put it behind the second knuckle. we all did as kids and it has not changed for me. I try behind the first knuckle and it feels too strange. -g ---
**Author:** ![yoyoboy224](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f14d63/32.png) [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2014, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/18 "2014-08-19T19:26:21Z")
> [@ginny](#): > > 99% of th time I put it behind the second knuckle. > > we all did as kids and it has not changed for me. > > I try behind the first knuckle and it feels too strange. > > -g You get more control behind the first knuckle, especially with looping. Also you won’t get as much of a purply ring around your finger when you take the string off. ---
**Author:** ![Gundersniff](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gundersniff/32/1503_2.png) [@Gundersniff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gundersniff)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2014, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/19 "2014-08-20T13:46:16Z")
Back in the late 90s when the yoyo boom hit I used to place the string behind my second knuckle on my middle finger. Ever since I started unresponsive, back in December, I started placing the string behind my first knuckle on my middle finger. I feel like I have more control and cleaner throws with today’s modern wide gap throws. I also place the slipknot on my finger so the side with 2 strings faces my index finger, which is unlike most people from what I hear. That’s how I’ve always played and it’s the most comfortable for me. There’s not really a right or wrong, whatever is most comfortable for you. ---
**Author:** ![Fire\_Penguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ccd318/32.png) [@Fire\_Penguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fire_Penguin)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2014, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718/20 "2014-08-20T21:06:59Z")
Base of middle finger. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-put-the-string-around-your-finger/68718.md?page=2)