How To Wind Up a Yoyo
Wind Up is a handy trick for any yoyo player: a quicker, easier way of getting the string wound back onto the yoyo. Learn it before you move on to the more advanced tricks.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Learn first
- Sleeper (10 seconds)
The trick in steps
- Start with no spin
Start with the yoyo hanging at the end of the string, not spinning.
- Hold the string between fingers
Hold the yoyo in your non-throw hand with the string between your index and middle finger, and raise your throw hand high.
- Spin the yoyo back
In one motion, spin the yoyo back with your non-throw hand while your throw hand tugs the string up.
- Catch the yoyo
As the yoyo comes back to your hand, lower your arm and catch it underhand.
Tips
- Stretch the string tight
- Swing forward and launch the yoyo up above your hand
- Use your index and middle fingers to spin the yoyo
- Catch the yoyo underhanded
Common mistakes
- Not stretching the string enough
- Using an unresponsive yoyo
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