Master the Best Intermediate Yoyo Tricks

Ready to level up to do the best intermediate yoyo tricks? You’ve got the beginner yoyo tricks down, now is the next step in your journey to refine your yoyoing into 1A intermediate yoyo tricks and beyond.

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How to Do Intermediate Yoyo Tricks

Learning how to do the best intermediate yoyo tricks is the next step toward more technical play. At this level, players focus on new mounts, better string control, and can typically require an unresponsive professional yoyo.

Mastering Bind is essential, as unresponsive yoyos won’t come back with a tug.

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1A Intermediate Yoyo Tricks & More

From classic mounts to smooth combos, learning intermediate yoyo tricks is all about control, timing, and clean execution. Let’s dive into top intermediate yoyo trick tutorials and start building the skills needed for advanced play.

 

1) Bind
2) Braintwister
3) Trapeze
4) Double or Nothing
5) Matrix
6) Cold Fusion
7) Skin the Gerbil
Next Level Yoyo Combo

Combining Yoyo Tricks Together

The next step after learning individual intermediate yoyo tricks is combining them into combos. Linking tricks together adds flow and style by using skills you already know.

 

Looking to build combos? This Easy Yoyo Trick Combo is a great trick combination for intermediate-leveled players.

Play Smart, Learn Fast with the SkillAddicts app

Pair the right yoyo with expert guidance in the SkillAddicts learning app and level up faster than you expect. From intermediate yoyo tricks to advanced moves, explore step-by-step tutorials from a global yoyo community all in one place.

Top Yoyos for Intermediate Tricks

Choosing the right yoyo matters. Here are our top picks:

  • Arrow — Great starter yoyo to switch in an unresponsive ball bearing
  • Axolotl Metal — Ideal for players transitioning to metal yoyos
  • Bullseye — Wide, stable, and perfect for learning complex tricks
  • Shutter — A classic competition yoyo trusted by pros

Need an upgrade? Check out our guide: Best Yoyos for Intermediate Players: The Next Step

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5A Intermediate Yoyo Tricks

5A introduces a counterweight, adding challenge and creativity. You’ll explore aerial tricks and hand-off movements with combos like:

 

  • Beesting
  • Counterweight Wraps
  • Basic 5A Transitions

 

This style requires focus and timing, and it offers endless freestyle potential.