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Horizontal Finger Grind on a Yoyo

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Horizontal Finger Grind takes a while to figure out, and plenty of players need more than the first three tries, the first three hours, or the first three weeks. It is worth the time it takes.

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Clear yoyo spinning on a fingertip in the Horizontal Finger Grind

Horizontal Finger Grind video tutorial

with Ann Bubák

The trick in steps

  1. Throw sideways and down

    Throw the yoyo sideways and down, then pull it up and land it on a finger of your non-throw hand.

  2. Grind on your finger

    Aim for the center of the yoyo. Lock your finger in the middle and keep it slightly relaxed. Use two fingers if your yoyo has a flat surface.

  3. Whip the string to bind

    As the yoyo spins on your finger, whip the string around it to bind it back to your hand.

Tips

  • Throw hard and horizontal
  • Relax your fingerspin finger
  • Grind on your fingernail
  • Don't let the string touch the yoyo walls

Common mistakes

  • Throw not horizontal enough
  • Finger held too straight
  • String touching the yoyo and wrapping around your finger

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