Boomerang on a Yoyo
Boomerang is where yoyoing gets a bit physical - watch out for string burns and for the yoyo coming back at your face. Use the whole length of the string to send it as far as it will go.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Learn first
- Elevator
The trick in steps
- Throw a Sleeper
Start with a strong Sleeper.
- Lift the middle
As you did in Elevator, lift the middle of the string with your index finger.
- Set it on the string
Place the yoyo against the middle of the string.
- Push the yoyo out
Guide your top hand along the string, back and forth, to push the yoyo out.
- Bring your hands together
Bring both hands closer together to extend the motion further.
Tips
- Push the yoyo forward with the string
- Let it travel as far as possible
- For better control, aim the yoyo lower
- Move your throw hand towards your non-throw hand as the yoyo moves away from you
- Move your hands towards each other by at least half the string length
Common mistakes
- Not moving your hands together
- Yoyo moving only a few centimeters forward

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