Yoyo Tricks: 26 Levels of Complexity Explained
Summary
In this article, we explore various yoyo tricks and their levels of increasing complexity that Harrison Le, a three-time Canadian National Yoyo Champion, demonstrated using an unresponsive yoyo. The first few levels use a responsive yoyo, whereas the next levels introduce an unresponsive yoyo with different styles of throws. The yoyo tricks require precision, control, and a good throw to be executed properly.
Table of Contents
- Level 1 Tricks: Mach 5, Eli Hop, Boingy Boing, Revolution, Brent Stoll, Yuki Slack, Black Hop, Leg Wrap Trap
- Level 17 Trick: Follow
Introduction
Yoyoing is more than just a children’s toy. It is a sport that requires practice, skill, and creativity. Yoyoing is divided into three main styles of tricks: front style throw, side style throw, and horizontal throw. Each trick requires precision, control, and a good throw to be executed properly. In this Q&A article, we will explore the different yoyo tricks and their levels of complexity.
Q&A
Q: What are the Level 1 tricks?
A: The Level 1 tricks are Mach 5, Eli Hop, Boingy Boing, Revolution, Brent Stoll, Yuki Slack, Black Hop, and Leg Wrap Trap.
Q: Can you explain Mach 5?
A: Mach 5 begins with a forward throw and a split bottom mount. It involves a barrel roll and rotating index fingers around the yoyo while it seems stationary. Mach 5 requires a high level of control to maintain the yoyo in one position.
Q: How about Eli Hop?
A: Eli Hop begins with a breakaway throw and a trapeze mount. It involves bringing hands together quickly to create a hop to the side and landing the yoyo back on the trapeze.
Q: What is Boingy Boing?
A: Boingy Boing begins with a downward throw and a 1.5 mount. It involves popping the yoyo back and forth between each string segment while between index fingers. Boingy Boing requires control to maintain the yoyo on the string.
Q: Can you explain Revolution?
A: Revolution begins with a split bottom mount and involves manipulating slack in the string to fold the yoyo as it spins. Revolution requires control to maintain the slack formation.
Q: How about Brent Stoll?
A: Brent Stoll begins with popping the yoyo up to create a slack movement and catching the string segment in a triangle-like mount. Brent Stoll requires practice to avoid insufficient slack.
Q: What is Yuki Slack?
A: Yuki Slack begins with a side-style throw and a trapeze mount. It involves slacking the string up by rotating it with a clockwise motion and catching the string segment in a double or nothing. Yuki Slack requires practice to avoid tangles.
Q: What is Black Hop?
A: Black Hop begins with a triple or nothing mount and involves bouncing the yoyo back and forth between string segments until reaching a trapeze. Black Hop requires control to land on each segment clearly.
Q: What is Leg Wrap Trap?
A: Leg Wrap Trap begins with a breakaway throw and involves stepping over the string with both legs and landing the yoyo in a trapeze behind the back.
Q: What is the Level 17 trick?
A: The Level 17 trick is Follow. It begins with a trapeze mount and involves rotating around the yoyo multiple times, simulating skipping rope. Follow requires momentum to prevent tangles.
Conclusion
Yoyo tricks require specific skills and techniques for their execution successfully. From Level 1 to Level 17, yoyo tricks only get more challenging, requiring greater precision, control, and a higher degree of skill. Yoyoing is more than just a child’s toy. It is a sport that requires patience, creativity, and a lot of practice.
