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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
See a video of this trick.
1. Read the instructions for Getting Ready to Yo-Yo before you try this trick.
 Step 1
2. Make a muscle with your writing arm, holding your yo-yo near your shoulder. Your other hand should be waist-high with your index finger pointing forward. Step 2
3. Before releasing your yo-yo, aim it slightly in the direction of your outstretched finger. Bring your elbow down with a snap and release the yo-yo. It should zip over your extended finger so that the yo-yo hits the end of the string about one to two yo-yo lengths from your finger.Step 3
4. To return the yo-yo to your hand, pull the extended finger out of the string.Step 4

Text and art courtesy Greg Cohen at Infinite Illusions
Video courtesy Bob Malowney, National Yo-Yo Contest

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