How to Make a Yo-Yo Sleep
Guide Note: Follow the steps in this guide in order to learn How to Make a Yo-Yo Sleep, or see Mahalo's guide to How to Do Simple Yo-Yo Tricks.
Other Yo-Yo Tricks:
How to Perform the Sleeper
- The Sleeper is probably the most basic trick that you can do with a Yo-Yo, and should be learned before attempting more complicated tricks. A Sleeper is achieved when the Yo-Yo is thrown and comes to rest at the bottom of the string while still spinning. There are many different tricks that use the Sleeper as a starting point, so make sure you master this one.
- If you don't see the slide show below, visit How to Make a Yo-Yo Sleep Images to view the related images.
Here's how to do the Sleeper:
- Start by reducing the tension of your string. Fully unwind your Yo-Yo and let the body spin naturally until it comes to a complete stop.
- Re-wind your Yo-Yo, making sure that the string comes over the top (or the front) of your Yo-Yo.
- Make a muscle with your throwing hand about level with your face.
- Throw your Yo-Yo slightly forward and down. The Yo-Yo (and its string) will extend directly over your fingertips.
- When the Yo-Yo reaches the end of the string, keep your hand flat with your palm up. Try not to pull up on the string at all.
- When you're done "Sleeping", turn your hand over, so your palm faces down. Now simply flick your wrist upwards in order to bring the Yo-Yo back to your hand.
Now, here is the Sleeper being performed full speed:
Resources for How to Perform the Sleeper
- 5Min Video: How to Make a Yo-Yo Sleep
- eHow: How to Make a Yo-Yo Sleep
- How to YoYo: Sleeper
- Yo-Yo Wiki: Sleeper
