Power Throw/ Throwdown*

Hold the yo-yo in your hand with your palm up. Make sure that the string goes from your finger to the TOP of the yo-yo. [picture] If the string goes underneath the yo-yo the throw won’t work as well.

On the left: upside-down —— On the right: correct position

Curl your arm up like you’re making a muscle, and then throw the yo-yo straight down, letting it roll off the ends of your fingers.  Your hand should still be palm up. Only after the yo-yo is on its way down toward the ground should you turn your hand palm down so that you can catch the yo-yo when it comes back up.
Tip:
- If the yo-yo stays at the bottom, just give the string a little tug and the yo-yo will come back up. If you’re still having trouble, check out our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page.

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