Braintwister on a Yoyo
Most people have seen Rock the Baby or Walk the Dog, but Braintwister is different. Show it once and nobody can work out what happened.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Learn first
- Elevator
The trick in steps
- Throw a Sleeper
Start with a strong Sleeper.
- Set it on the string
Start the same as Elevator: lift the string with your index finger and place the yoyo against the string.
- Go under and around
Move your hand under and around, placing your index finger at the middle of the string.
- Push and flip
Keep your non-throw hand still while you push and flip the string and yoyo over once.
- Unfold, tug and catch
Unfold the string, tug, and get the yoyo back to your hand.
Tips
- Bend the string in your non-throw hand over your throw hand to start the motion
Common mistakes
- Dropping all the strings before the return instead of unmounting

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