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3 Intermediate Yoyo Tricks That Look Hard But Are Easy to Learn

24.10.2025 On 06.04.2025

Intermediate yoyo tricks are the next step to taking your skills to a more experienced level. These three tricks not only look impressive but are easier to master than they may seem. Here’s how you can 3 intermediate yoyo tricks that look hard but are easy to learn.

1. Pinwheel Yoyo Trick

Pinwheel is a fantastic intermediate yoyo trick that can be easily incorporated into your combos. This trick helps control the yoyo’s momentum, allowing you to focus on executing a powerful throw without needing to land the yoyo on the string immediately. By mastering Pinwheel, you’ll gain the confidence to throw harder and longer, which leads to longer spin time and more successful tricks. Plus, it just looks amazing when performed!

Sidestyle Pinwheel:

To do the Sidestyle Pinwheel, throw a Breakaway, but miss the Trapeze. Use your index finger to guide the yoyo in a “pinwheel” motion. The yoyo will spin in front of you creating not only an impressive visual effect, but with practice can be a standard element to add to the beginning of any trick combo.

Frontstyle Pinwheel:

For the Frontstyle Pinwheel, throw a sleeper in front of you. Lift the yoyo up the string with your non-throw hand, then pinch the string at the top while leaving a few centimeters of excess string left. From there, swing the yoyo forward in a “pinwheel” motion.

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2. Elevator + Pinwheel Yoyo Trick

Elevator is an eye-catching trick that, while simple to execute, creates the illusion of the yoyo moving up the string. Elevator, when performed properly, looks great on its own. However, adding a Pinwheel towards the end can make this trick look even more impressive.

To begin, perform Elevator. Do this by throwing a sleeper and then lift the string with your non-throw index finger. Guide the yoyo against the string, bringing it up to the top. Once at the top of the string, pinch and do Pinwheel. Release and then return the yoyo to your hand. This smooth transition makes the trick look much more dynamic and difficult.

3. Boomerang

Boomerang is another flashy trick that looks challenging but is relatively simple once you understand the motion. The more you practice, the more you can exaggerate the movements, making the trick look even cooler.

Start by performing Elevator, but instead of guiding the yoyo all the way to the top, stop when it’s in the middle of the string. Guide your finger down the string and push the yoyo outward, allowing it to bounce back towards you. Once you feel comfortable with this outward motion, finish the trick by catching the yoyo behind your head.

We recommend exercising caution when attempting yoyo tricks around or behind your head. This should only be performed once rigorous practice has been achieved.