How To Do UFO on a Yoyo
YoyoTrick tutorial
UFO tests most of your yoyo skills at once: a strong horizontal throw, string control, the style to make it look good, and the timing to bring the yoyo back to your hand.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Learn first
- Man On the Flying Trapeze
The trick in steps
- Throw sideways
Throw sideways as in Texas Cowboy, but aim lower.
- Make an L shape
Make an L shape with your non-throw hand and hold the string up.
- Keep it spinning sideways
Let the yoyo spin sideways while the string makes the tornado shape.
- Tug and catch
Before you bring the yoyo back, move both hands to the same level. Then tug back and catch it.
Tips
- Throw hard and horizontal
- Pop the yoyo up to the height of your throw hand before catching it
Common mistakes
- Yoyo not spinning horizontally

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