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 […]
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An orbit, as the name suggests, is a trick where the diabolo has a regular, repeating path around something (arm, leg, …). In the case of the simple orbit, the diabolo doesn’t go around anything, but draws a circle in the air. This trick, like any orbits done clockwise for righties and anti-clockwise for lefties,
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This technique is not necessary at first, but a good one to work on early on. It allows you to keep your diabolo facing the audience when you’re performing. It will also be a necessary skill to have when you learn the 2 diabolo shuffle to keep your diabolos aligned. I highly recommend to learn
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This trick is an absolute must-know and you should learn the darkside catch on the right AND on the left. 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 #2 Throw and catch Step By Step Explanation 1. Throw
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The whip acceleration is a more efficient way to gain speed than the basic tug acceleration and it’s easy to learn. When learning the whip acceleration, your diabolo may fly horizontally on your left or right at high speed, so make sure you have enough space and nothing breakable in the vicinity. As always the
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The suicide is the first stick release trick you should learn. It is the easiest one to master. It is a variation of the sun where you start and end up in the normal open string position. Having a shorter string will help with the suicide, as with almost every trick that involve releasing and
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The sun is one of the building blocks of diabolo skills. The motion of the diabolo in this trick is used for countless other tricks. It is also a real trick on its own. Prerequisites #1 How to start your diabolo Step By Step Explanation 1. Swing the diabolo to the left, keeping your sticks
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The waterfall is a beginner trick that you will outgrow pretty quickly, but it’s a good basic trick that will help you understand some key concepts like sticks position and string play. As always the tutorial is described for righties so if you are left handed switch right and left in the step by step
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This is not a trick but a technique you have to master. There’s no going around it. For the vast majority of tricks (except for vertax play), your diabolo’s axle needs to be horizontal to avoid dropping, tangling the string or losing too much speed. The good news is it’s easy to learn and will
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This isn’t a “real” tricks, but a very important technique to understand and master. This will help you understand string positions and help you with any tricks that involves a wrap. If you are using a fixed axle diabolo, make sure your string is not too old and grippy or your diabolo might climb up
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