The grind is an impressive trick for non-jugglers, it is fairly easy to learn but it requires a lot of speed as the friction of the axle against the stick is great. This trick is easier to learn with a wide axle and even easier with a bearing diabolo, but you can definitely master it with a fixed narrow axle.
As always the tutorial is described for righties so if you are left handed switch right and left in the step by step explanation.
Prerequisites
Step By Step Explanation
1. Accelerate your diabolo A LOT !
2. Throw the diabolo and catch it on the stick. The stick should be parallel to you, so that the diabolo won’t tip or turn
3. Let it grind ! If you’re using your left stick, the diabolo will want to climb towards your hand, so keep the stick slighty pointing to the ground. If you’re grinding on the right stick, the diabolo will want to go away from your hand, so keep the stick pointing up. This is in this step that having mastered the turning corrections will help you keep the diabolo balanced on the stick.
4. Before the diabolo loses all its spin, throw it again and catch it on the string
What’s Next?
After you mastered the grind on the stick, you can now try the finger grind !
For more 1 diabolo tricks, check out the list of available tutorials.
