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  • Question
    What should I do if my yo yo will not come back into my palm?
    Community Answer
    It may be an unresponsive yo yo which does not come back to your hand unless you do a special trick called the bind. If it is a bearing yo yo, it may turn unresponsive after heavy use without being lubricated.
  • Question
    Will this work with a plastic yo-yo?
    Community Answer
    Maybe. It's not the material that makes up the body that matters very hard. It is the axle system. If the yo-yo is not trans-axle (fixed axle, meaning that the string is tied directly to the axle) many of these tricks will be harder.
  • Question
    What type of bearing system does a wooden yo-yo typically have?
    Community Answer
    Your wooden yo-yo probably has a wooden axle bearing system.
  • Question
    Is a Yo-Yo string typically elastic?
    Community Answer
    No. It's just a normal thread made out of plain-old string, wrapped around an axle.
  • Question
    How do I do the special trick called the bind?
    Chan The Man
    Community Answer
    You land the yo-yo on the string, you should have a finger around your looped "tail." After that, cross your looped fingers, and prepare for it to come back.
  • Question
    What is an easy way to wind the string around the yo yo?
    Ataco_titan
    Community Answer
    Loop the string around your finger and wind the yo yo half way. Take your finger out and then wind the rest of it.
  • Question
    Why won't my Champion Supertop Yo work?
    Shaimaa Al-Zaman
    Community Answer
    First, check to see if the string is attached correctly. If it is, keep practicing, and you'll be able to make it work. After all, the yo-yo is just plastic and string. It's your skill that will make it work for you.
  • Question
    What if my hand is too small to hold on to the yoyo?
    Community Answer
    Maybe wait until your hands grow, or get a smaller one.
  • Question
    I can sleep, but how can I pull it back up?
    Louis Maximus Oraiz
    Community Answer
    Do a slight upwards tug on the yo-yo. If it doesn't work, just practice your skill or lubricate the bearing first.
  • Question
    What do I do if I can't wind the yo yo?
    Community Answer
    Loosely wind the string around the yo-yo a few times without pulling it tight. After you’ve done that, pull it tight and start winding normally.
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