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How to Perform the Confederate Flag Yo-Yo Trick

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There's so much more you can do with a yo-yo than just bounce it up down; there are tricks you can do, too. A fun yo-yo trick is the Confederate or Jamaican flag trick. This is a trick with the string of the yo-yo and is actually very easy.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Go ahead and put the middle finger of your right hand through the tiny hole at the top of the string. Let the yo-yo hang straight down.

  2. Step 2

    Grab the string with your left hand using three fingers (upper joints). Do not include your pinky.

  3. Step 3

    Take the string with your right hand using the top three fingers. If done correctly, you've formed a triangle with the point at your right hand and the bottom of the triangle at your left.

  4. Step 4

    Pull the string again with the top of your left hand. Now you've formed most of a rectangle with an X in it. There shouldn't be a line of string at the bottom of the flag yet.

  5. Step 5

    Hook the string one last time with the pinky of your right hand.

  6. Step 6

    Notice that you've formed a rectangle with an X in it, similar to the Confederate flag which explains the name of the trick.

Tips & Warnings
  • You're not actually doing any of this trick with the yo-yo portion of the yo-yo. It's just there for weight.
  • This trick will take some practice to get it right.

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