Learn 5 more tricks from a world champion!
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FAQ below: What yo-yo is that? Why won't my yo-yo sleep?

Mark Hayward has decades of experience teaching all the tips and secrets that make yo-yo tricks simple.Huge thanks to @TaylorTries for filming and photography, and helping with all the things!

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What yo-yo are you using?
I use the Slapback from Yo-yo Factory. There are a lot of great yo-yos out there. My recommendation for the best beginner yo-yo is the Yo-yo Factory Velocity. It's fully adjustable from beginner (responsive) play, up to advanced (unresponsive) play. If you're in the US you can buy it in Mark's store http://markhayward.net/store/ or at your favorite worldwide yo-yo retailer.

Why won't my yo-yo sleep?
There are several possible reasons for this. The first thing you should do is make sure that your yo-yo is in good working order. Check to be sure that you don't have any gunk (like a hairball or a banana slug) stuck in your axle. If you have a ball bearing axle make sure the bearing actually spins. If it doesn't, you'll need to oil it or replace it. Then make sure your string is in good shape (you'll need to replace it if it looks dirty, thin, or has knots you can't untie), and is properly adjusted: if your string is too twisted or untwisted you will have trouble with any trick.

Once you know that your equipment is in good shape it's time to work on your technique. Also watch my plane of string instructions in my intermediate video.



Things I like:
(buy with these Amazon Affiliate links and I'll get a kickback. Thanks!)
My Every Day Carry Knife: https://amzn.to/3tAJSab
My Fire Pit (expensive, but GREAT): https://amzn.to/30TtskG
Cordless Impact Driver and Drill Set: https://amzn.to/3bjOxH1
Compact Headlamp (camping, working on my car): https://amzn.to/3tvDAbK
Compact Tripod: https://amzn.to/3bjgvTj
Work Gloves: https://amzn.to/2SBBv0Z
Pipe clamps: https://amzn.to/2PlYITK
Deadblow mallet: https://amzn.to/3sQyZkI

Music:
1)Yojeridoo by Scott Spencer. Used with permission.