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Step 1
When you wind up your yo-yo, you should start by letting out the entire string. Many people try to wind up a partially wound yo-yo and end up frustrated. After each turn, let the yo-yo all the way out.
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Step 2
Once you have let out the entire string, then hold your hand that has the string attached up above your head so that the yo-yo is dangling off of the floor.
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Step 3
If you notice, the yo-yo will be spinning around from side to side. This is due to the fact that the string has become twisted. If you wind the yo-yo at this point, you will get a snag in the interior of the yo-yo.
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Step 4
Instead of winding immediately, take your other hand and pinch the string between your pointer finger and thumb right about where the string is attached to your finger.
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Step 5
With the string grasped by your pointer finger and thumb, slide your way down the string firmly. You will notice that the yo-yo is spinning faster as you go down. This is because the twists are working their way out of the string.
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Step 6
When you get to the bottom of the string, repeat the same process until the yo-yo no longer spins from side to side. At this point, your yo-yo can be wound up without being twisted. Take special care as you wind it to do so slowly and evenly from side to side. It is easy to overlap a kink in the string if you do it super fast. Take your time.
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Step 7
Finally, keep in mind that your yo-yo will need this procedure every so often to keep it from getting tangled. Tangled yo-yo string leads to broken strings.
