1Aintermediate

Thumb Grind

Single-handed string tricks. One yoyo, usually one that does NOT come back on a tug. You land it on strings and move it through different shapes. This is the biggest modern style.

How to do it

  1. Throw a sleeper.
  2. Pop it up.
  3. Stick your thumb into the inside lip of the yoyo.
  4. Let it spin around your thumb.
  5. Toss or guide it back to the string.

Tips

You need a yoyo with a thumb-grind ring inside.

The physics

The inside of the yoyo touches your thumb in a small spot. Less rubbing = longer grind.

Elements

  • sleeper
  • grind