The “Sleeper” is a simple yo-yo trick that serves as the basis for many more complex tricks. In a simple sleeper, the performer throws the yo-yo down, and the yo-yo continues to spin at the end of the string until the performer pulls the yo-yo back into his hand. The sleeper isn't as difficult as other complex tricks, but because it's a basic trick, it's an important trick for serious yo-yo players to master before moving on to more complicated tricks. See step 1 below so you can go great with your yo-yo!
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Part 1 of 3: Doing a Simple Sleeper
Step 1. Use a good quality yo-yo
Compared to other yo-yo tricks, the sleeper is a relatively easy trick. Most simple yo-yos with a reasonable level of quality will be able to sleeper without problems. However, some cheap, poorly designed "toy" yo-yos probably won't be able to sleep. If you have this type of yo-yo, consider upgrading your yo-yo to a higher quality to make it easier for you to do sleepers and other tricks you might want to try.
Some of the best model yo-yos can be expensive, regular repairable yo-yos can cost between Rp. 130,000, 00 – Rp. 260,000. shaft - the extra weight will give the yo-yo more momentum as it spins, so the sleeper trick will last longer
Step 2. Master the gravity throw before trying the sleeper
The sleeper starts in much the same way as the basic yo-yo movement called the gravity throw. So, it's important that you can do this simple technique comfortably before trying sleeper. As scary as it sounds, the gravity throw is anything but - just a basic “up and down” move that almost everyone can do with a yo-yo. While this move isn't that difficult, learning the correct technique for the gravity throw will make sleeping a little easier.
To perform a gravity throw, hold the yo-yo in your dominant hand in a palm-up position. Make a movement like stretching your biceps, then bring your forearm back down and let the yo-yo slip out of your hand. Flip your hand to catch the yo-yo when it hits the bottom of the string and move it back up
Step 3. Hold the yo-yo with your palms facing up
To do a sleeper, you start the same way you do a gravity throw. Twist the yo-yo string loosely around the middle finger of your dominant hand. Hold it firmly in the palm of your hand so that the small end rests against the thick part of your hand. Wrap your finger around it slightly to support it. Hold the yo-yo in front of you with your elbows bent at your sides.
Step 4. Throw the yo-yo down
Make the movement as if you were stretching your biceps. Perform this movement by rotating your hands and forearms toward your shoulders. For a stronger throw, you can raise your elbows to about floor level (or past this point). In one smooth motion, move your hand down and let the yo-yo slip off your finger as you throw it down. This movement should be fast and strong, but smooth. The harder you throw your yo-yo, the longer your yo-yo will spin.
- Turn your hands so that your palms face the floor after throwing the yo-yo. Do this so that you have more control over the yarn and can catch the yo-yo when it comes back up (this movement should come naturally).
- Don't hold the yo-yo too tightly &mdash: let your grip loosen when throwing. Try removing the yo-yo from your hand and flying it straight down. If you hold the yo-yo too tightly and release it only when you throw it down, the yo-yo may fly diagonally instead of straight down, making the spin unclear.
Step 5. Try to keep the yo-yo upright as it rotates
Unlike the gravity throw trick, avoid pulling the yo-yo straight up after you throw it &mdash: let your yo-yo hit the bottom of the string. The yo-yo will begin to spin smoothly and quietly at the end of the string. Usually the yo-yo will stay upright as it spins without you having to put much effort into it, but if your throw isn't very good or you hold the string too tightly, your yo-yo may wobble. In this case, you may need to gently pull your yo-yo in the opposite direction to prevent it from losing balance.
Step 6. Pull the yo-yo slightly back up
Congratulations - you just did the 90% sleeper trick. Now, all you need to do is return the yo-yo to your hand. For many simple model yo-yos, all you need to do is pull the yo-yo slightly up. The yo-yo is supposed to "catch" the thread to go up on the entire thread. Try throwing harder to make the yo-yo spin more. Hold it when it reaches the top of the thread, and you're done!
Some modern yo-yos (especially the latest models) sacrifice the ability to return to your hand for a longer, smoother spin. If you have a yo-yo like this, it may be difficult or impossible to get it back from the sleeper by simply pulling it up a little. Instead, you'll need to use a special technique called a "bind" to create enough friction for the yo-yo to climb onto the strings. See the section below for more information
Part 2 of 3: Perfecting the Sleeper
Step 1. Hold the yo-yo with the correct posture
A slight change in the way you hold the yo-yo can make the difference between a regular sleeper that doesn't spin again after ten seconds and a sleeper that lasts more than a minute or longer. For best results, try to maintain a loose grip on the yo-yo with your middle, index, ring finger, and thumb before you throw. Rotate your finger under the yo-yo and bring your thumb up on the back to stabilize it. Keep your wrist relaxed before and after you throw - the wrist should move freely, free from your forearm.
For the best sleeper, you should also make sure that the thread should be on the "outside" end of the yo-yo, not the inside. In other words, you want the yo-yo thread to be on top of the yo-yo, not at the bottom. This allows the yo-yo to rotate smoothly when you remove it from your hand. On the other hand, if the string is on the back of the yo-yo, the extra pressure can make your sleeper wobble
Step 2. Throw hard
As noted above, in general, the harder you throw your yo-yo to the floor, the faster and longer your yo-yo will spin. For a simple sleeper, your yo-yo may not need to spin that long, but when you want to do a more difficult trick, you may need to be able to do a strong spin for a minute or so. Therefore, get used to it from the start to throw your yo-yo strongly. However, no matter how hard you throw your yo-yo, you still need to use the right technique to keep it under control - in other words, use the relaxed biceps stretching throw described above.
For example, a yo-yo player who is an expert with using a good yo-yo can do a sleeper that rotates for more than 10 minutes. This can be done as long as you throw the yo-yo well. Some professional yo-yo players are even advertised for being able to do sleepers that spin for more than 30 minutes
Step 3. "Pillow" when the yo-yo reaches the bottom
Eventually, you'll notice that the yo-yo will come back up when you want to sleeper, even if you don't pull it up a bit. This happens when the yo-yo hits the end of the string, doesn't loosen, and bounces back up, and up again. To avoid this problem, try giving the yo-yo a slight tug before it reaches the end of the string. This will loosen the thread a bit, allow the yo-yo to touch the bottom of the thread with less force and reduce the chances of it going straight back up.
It will be difficult to perfect this move, so practice a lot. For best results, you should pull gently before the yo-yo hits the bottom of the string, when it is 3/4 of the way down
Step 4. Learn the "bind" technique to get your yo-yo back up
As noted above, some professional-grade yo-yos are designed to sacrifice the ability of the yo-yo to bounce back up to make it easier to perform difficult tricks. If you have a yo-yo like this, you'll need to do a special move called a bind to get the yo-yo back in your hands after a sleeper. The basic goal of this technique is to put a small loop on the thread as it returns to the top, which provides enough thrust for the yo-yo to "catch" the thread and start climbing upwards. To bind:
- Start by doing a regular sleeper. Use your free hand to hold the string a few inches above the spinning yo-yo.
- Keep holding on to the string as you swing the yo-yo under your finger from your free hand and catch on the string. This will leave you with the yo-yo still spinning at the very bottom of the checkmark shape of the two halves of yarn.
- Gently pull on the connected thread with your throwing hand to pull the yo-yo closer to the finger of your free hand holding the halved portion of the string.
- When the yo-yo is too close to hold, release it with your free hand. The thread should have caught itself and the yo-yo should have returned to the top.
Part 3 of 3: Transition to More Complicated Tricks
Step 1. Try the walking the dog trick
As noted above, for experienced yo-yo players, sleepers are usually only performed as a small part of a more difficult trick, rather than the trick itself. Once you've mastered a basic sleeper, you may want to try learning some advanced tricks to expand your list of tricks. For example, "walking the dog" is a mid-range trick that involves throwing a simple sleeper and slowly lowering the spinning yo-yo until it "slightly" hits the floor. When it hits the floor, the yo-yo should come forward like a loose dog. Pull the yo-yo back into your hand to end the trick.
Step 2. Try rock the baby
This trick includes making a "swing" with yarn and swinging the yo-yo into a small swing. To rock the baby:
- Start by doing the basic sleeper. Use your free hand to pull the string between the index and thumb of your throwing hand as if you were drawing a bow. This should make a big circle.
- Use the fingers of your free hand to spread the circle, then move your free hand down to turn the shape vertical. The yo-yo that is still rotating should swing back and forth through the distance in this circle.
- Drop the string and pull the yo-yo back into your hand to finish the trick.
Step 3. Try doing around the world
This trick is probably one of the oldest and best known yo-yo tricks. Around the world involves rocking the yo-yo in a large vertical circle like a merry-go-round. To do around the world:
- Try doing a modified sleeper in front of you (rather than down toward the floor) in a move called a “forward pass.” With the yo-yo in your hand by your side, bring your arm forward as you straighten your wrist and let the yo-yo slip off your finger.
- When the yo-yo hits the end of the string, pull it over the top of your head and behind you in one flowing motion. Let the yo-yo do a full circle, or, if you feel confident, try turning your yo-yo again over the top of your head.
- When you're ready to stop, wait until the yo-yo is in front of you, then pull it back toward your body and catch it.
Step 4. Try brain twisters
This trick with a sinister name takes some serious practice, but looks great when done perfectly. To do a brain twister:
- Start by getting your yo-yo in the same check-shape thread position as you did the bind.
- Move your free hand up and around the other side of the hand throwing the string. Pull the string with your index finger from your throwing hand, then move your throwing hand up and throw the yo-yo up from both hands.
- Let the yo-yo swing out of you and back under your hands. You can stop here or keep rocking the yo-yo for an extra spin.
- When you are done, lower the yo-yo back to its starting position and let the yo-yo return to your hands.
- With each spin, the yarn will spin in your throwing hand. Point your finger at the yo-yo as the yo-yo moves up the yarn to keep the yarn from tangling and the yo-yo returns to your hand.
