How to Spin a Fidget Spinner

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Fidget spinners are popular toys that can help ease anxiety. If you have a fidget spinner, spinning it is easy. You can spin your fidget spinner using either one or two hands. You can also do tricks with your spinner to impress friends and family members.

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Using One Hand

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  1. To hold a fidget spinner, hold it between your thumb and middle finger. Your thumb should be on the bottom of the spinner and your index finger should be on top. For one handed spinning, hold the spinner vertically.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Spin a Fidget Spinner
    Use your ring finger to flick the bottom blade forwards away from your hand, spinning the fidget spinner in reverse. Keep flicking until the spinner has a steady rotation going.
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Spin a Fidget Spinner
    This time, instead of flicking the spinner forward with your ring finger, flick it backwards towards your hand. Again, keep going until you have a steady rotation.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Spin a Fidget Spinner
    Use your index finger to flick the top blade backwards towards your hand. Keep going until the spinner is rotating smoothly.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Spin a Fidget Spinner
    This time use your index finger to flick the spinner backwards. Keep going until you get a steady rotation.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Spin a Fidget Spinner
    Everyone has a different preference when it comes to fidget spinners. Some people prefer using their ring finger while others prefer their index finger. You also may prefer turning the spinner backwards or forwards. Experiment with your spinner until you find what works for you.
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Method 2
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Using Two Hands

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  1. Grab the spinner by the ball bearing, positioning it between your thumb and index finger. Hold the spinner tight to make sure it's secure. You can hold the spinner either horizontally or vertically. [1]
    • You can use either hand, but it's helpful to use your non-dominant hand to hold the spinner and your dominant hand to flick.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Spin a Fidget Spinner
    You can use any finger you want to flick the blade forward. Keep flicking until the spinner is rotating in a steady motion. [2]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Spin a Fidget Spinner
    If you get bored, you can switch which hand is holding the spinner. You can also switch which direction you're spinning the blade.
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Method 3
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Doing Tricks

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Spin a Fidget Spinner
    Hold the spinner horizontally and pinch the center between you thumb and middle finger. Use your index finger to flick the blade to spin the spinner. Once the spinner is rotating steadily, lift your thumb off the spinner. This way, your spinner will be balancing on your middle finger as it spins.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Spin a Fidget Spinner
    Start with the same position as the convertible, but don't lift your thumb. Instead, once the spinner is rotating steadily, gently toss it to your other hand. Grab it between your other thumb and middle finger and keep spinning. Toss it back and forth a few times.
    • This particular trick takes some time and patience, as it's hard to get the coordination exactly right.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Spin a Fidget Spinner
    Hold the spinner horizontally. Grab the spinner's ball bearing with your thumb and middle finger. Flick the spinner's blades with your index finger to get it spinning. Toss it into the air. As it falls down, grab it by the bearing between the thumb and index finger you used to toss it. Ideally, the spinner should stay spinning the whole time.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Spin a Fidget Spinner
    Hold the spinner vertically. Get the spinner turning as usual with your thumb, index, and middle finger. Twist your wrist while you toss it to get it to flip in mid-air and then grab it between your thumb and index finger once it flips.
    • This trick takes a lot of practice, as everyone maneuvers the spinner slightly differently to get it to flip.
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Method 4
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Mastering Advanced Tricks

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    Do the single or double tap. For the single tap, start with the convertible and then toss the spinner into the hair. Turn your hand sideways with the palm facing down and try to catch the spinner on the back of your hand. Keep your hand flat so the blades don't catch on your skin and the spinner keeps going. Then, toss it with your the back of your hand and, while it's still spinning, catch it with your thumb and index finger. The double tap simply means performing this move twice.
    • This move is pretty complicated. Work on mastering the other two moves before attempting it.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Spin a Fidget Spinner
    Start with the convertible. From there, quickly twist your hand in a circle, balancing the spinner on your middle finger. As you're circling, keep the spinner horizontal so it stays on your finger. [3]
    • This move takes some work. It will be awhile before you can master circling your hand while balancing the spinner, so don't be surprised if the spinner falls off the first few times you attempt this.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Spin a Fidget Spinner
    For this trick, hold the spinner in your dominant hand horizontally, grasping it between your thumb and middle finger. Use your index finger to get it spinning. Then, quickly move your hand behind your back and throw your spinner towards your other hand. Instead of catching the spinner with your other hand, move your dominant hand to the side to grab your spinner with your thumb and index finger again. [4]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Spin a Fidget Spinner
    Hold two fidget spinners in either hand with your thumb and middle finger. Get them spinning. Then, toss the spinners towards one another. Catch the spinners in your hands. The goal is to transfer each spinner to the opposite hand. [5]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVwTN3c-Vy4&feature=youtu.be&t=63
      2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVwTN3c-Vy4&feature=youtu.be&t=63
      3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH1fRza6SOU&feature=youtu.be&t=58
      4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH1fRza6SOU&feature=youtu.be&t=87
      5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH1fRza6SOU&feature=youtu.be&t=111

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      To spin a fidget spinner with 1 hand, hold it vertically between your thumb and middle finger. Flick the bottom blade away from your hand with your ring finger to spin it forward, or flick it backwards towards your hand to spin it in the opposite direction. To spin a fidget spinner with 2 hands, grab the spinner by the ball bearing with your thumb and index finger, holding it either horizontally or vertically. Then, use any finger on your opposite hand to flick the spinner! If you want to learn how to do tricks with your fidget spinner, keep reading the article!

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