Robin Hood on a Yoyo
YoyoTrick tutorial
Robin Hood is one of those tricks that looks and feels good the moment you land it, and it stays simple throughout. It is also a solid starting point for Rock the Baby and Eiffel Tower.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Learn first
- Sleeper (10 seconds)
The trick in steps
- Throw a Sleeper
Start with a strong Sleeper.
- Make an L shape
Make an L shape with your throw hand.
- Pull the string
With your non-throw hand, grab the string inside the L shape and pull it.
- Tug and drop
Tug the string back and lift it slightly at the same time, as if you were drawing an arrow. When you feel the yoyo start to come back up, drop the strings and catch the yoyo in your hand.
Tips
- Practice the trick first with the yoyo not spinning
- Throw hard and straight
- Do not tug up; drop the string from your non-throw hand instead
Common mistakes
- Using an unresponsive yoyo
- Tugging up instead of returning the yoyo by dropping the string
- Catching the yoyo before the string is fully wound
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