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A fixed-axle yo-yo (It has a clutch that automatically brings the yo-yo back up from the bottom of the string.)
Shortcuts to Yo-yo Fun
1. Read the instructions for Getting Ready to Yo-Yo before you try this trick.
 Step 1
2. Hold the yo-yo in your hand and curl your arm up as if you were making a muscle with your hand, next to your ear. Bring your elbow down with a snap as you release the yo-yo out to your side.Step 2
3. Swing the yo-yo so that it rotates in front of you from shoulder to shoulder.Step 3
4. When it reaches your other shoulder, give the yo-yo a quick tug and bring it back to your hand.Step 4

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Text and art courtesy Greg Cohen at Infinite Illusions

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