Yet another basic trick! In my opinion there are 4 basic tricks to know (Gravity Pull, Sleeper, Breakaway, and Forward Pass), but this is the last of the basics...kind of.
Yo-Yo(s) I used: Duncan Imperial, Yomega Fireball/Raider, Hasbro F.A.S.T. 201 OK...that's obviously more than one, so my analysis of them are coming up.
Duncan Imperial: This yo-yo has a fixed axle (meaning the string is on an unmoving axle). This feature makes the yo-yo good for learning and very cheap. It also is of the classical yo-yo shape, making it good for looping tricks. Light and does not sleep long.
Yomega Fireball: The Fireball is a trans-axle yo-yo (meaning there is a plastic sleeve over the fixed axle). This allows for longer sleeps at higher speeds. It is of the modernized classical shape, making it very suited for looping tricks. Fairly light and sleeps a for good amount of time.
Yomega Raider: This is the most advanced kind of yo-yo, a ball bearing. Over the fixed axle, there is a ball bearing pushed tight against the yo-yo's body. These (ball bearings) are usually what the pros use, just as a testament to the possible preformace. This yo-yo has the same shape as the Fireball. Fairly light and sleeps for a very nice period of time.
Hasbro F.A.S.T. 201: THIS YO-YO HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED!! crying It is a highly reactive and heavy butterfly shaped, ball bearing yo-yo. That said, I should state that most butterfly shaped yo-yos are not very good at looping tricks. New - too reactive and little sleeping ability. Old (well used) - a fine balance of attributes good for learning.
OK...now that that's taken care of, let's get on with the "how to" part!
Put your yo-yo in your hand like you're going to do a normal throw, but leave your hands down at your sides.
Pull your left hand back behind you, then forward; release the yo-yo moving slightly diagonally upward with a flick of your wrist.
As the yo-yo travels forward, turn your hand 90 degrees counterclockwise (clockwise if you're right handed) and give it a tiny tug when it hits the end of the string.
Continue turning your hand another 90 degrees counterclockwise and catch with your palm facing up. This makes it so the yo-yo is placed in your hand for another throw without having to rotate it.
The last of the 4 fundamental tricks is yours now!
As you practice more, these will become almost natural to you. When that time comes, you will probably start adding your own little things to it. (My example is to cushion the yo-yo after a hard throw is raising my elbow)
Master these and you can do anything with time and practice!
 Exterkate · Tue Apr 21, 2009 @ 10:04pm · 0 Comments |
