How to Do the Jamaican Flag Yo-Yo Trick

One of the toughest tricks to pull off with your yo-yo is the Jamaican yo-yo trick. Be patient as you learn the steps, and then practice until you have completely mastered the maneuver and you'll impress everyone who sees it.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yo-yo

1. Hold your yo-yo in a still position. Drop it down on the string and stop it from spinning.

2. Place your yo-yo hand out and flat. Keep your hand still. With your free hand, grab the front of the string with three fingers. Pull the string up slowly.

3. Pull up some string with a few fingers on your throw hand. Grab the string and pull it up to make a sideways triangle.

4. Twist your non-throw hand backwards so that the triangle flips. Now reach down for the string again in the same fashion. You now have a cross in the middle of your yo-yo trick.

5. Move your pinky down on your throw hand and grab the last piece of string, which closes off the design. Your yo-yo looks like a Jamaican flag.