Jamaican Flag on a Yoyo
Jamaican Flag is a picture trick, so you can learn the whole shape with a yoyo that is not spinning. All it takes is the string and a couple of finger moves.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Learn first
- Sleeper (10 seconds)
The trick in steps
- Throw a Sleeper
Start with a strong Sleeper.
- Grab with your non-throw hand
Hold your non-throw hand with the thumb sticking up and grab the string towards you with the other four fingers.
- Grab with your throw hand
Grab the string with three fingers of your throw hand, keeping your pinky out.
- Repeat with your non-throw hand
Grab the string again with the same four fingers of your non-throw hand.
- Add your pinky
Grab the string with the pinky of your throw hand. The flag is now formed.
- Drop and tug
Drop the strings and tug the yoyo back to your hand.
Tips
- Practice the trick first with the yoyo not spinning
- Throw hard and straight
Common mistakes
- Picture not clearly visible
- Catching the yoyo before the string is fully wound

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