Diabolo tricks where the diabolo leaves the string
The coffee grinder is not too complicated once you get the hang of it, but you may struggle with tangled string at first. 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. Get the […]
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The leg 180 is a throw 180 done with one leg over the string (like in the leg orbit). As in the throw 180, this trick adds speed to your diabolo when you are facing forward and slows your diabolo down when you’re facing backward, so starting with a decent amount of speed will help
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The bicycle is a variation of the throw and catch, similar to the orbit because the diabolo goes from the right of the string to left then gets thrown and caught close to the right stick. The bicycle also accelerates your diabolo. The big difference with the orbit is the diabolo isn’t moving on the
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The leg stall is very easy to learn. You can do the leg stall in minutes if you already have mastered the prerequisite. It is also a useful trick to learn as it can help you start tricks like the mini-columns or ping-pong easier. As always the tutorial is described for righties so if you
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This trick is pretty easy to learn, especially if you already know the leg orbit. When you’ve mastered it, like any other orbits, this trick will accelerate your diabolo. The body orbit is a body move, so it helps if your string is on the longer side. As always the tutorial is described for righties
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Scisors are tricks where you start in an orbit position (arm, leg or body) and instead of throwing the diabolo around the arm (or leg or body), you do a darkside catch to the left (for righties). This trick, like all scisors, is done on the left for righties and on the right for lefties
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This trick is also known as the neck trampoline. It is scary to learn at first as the diabolo is very close to your face, but the biggest risk of injury is actually burning your neck with the string. So if this is the first time you try to learn the tie, I’d advise wearing
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The loop is a great stepping stone to very nice tricks (like the whip catch). It is very easy to learn as long as you remember to form a big V with your sticks. This trick can be done on the left or on the right, but if you are right handed you will find
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The trampoline is a trick where you throw and catch the diabolo multiple times in a row. The diabolo bounces up and down on the string looking as if it were jumping on a trampoline. As always the tutorial is described for righties so if you are left handed switch right and left in the
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This trick is very quick and easy to learn. When you’ve mastered it, the leg orbit will accelerate your diabolo. The leg orbit is a body move, so it helps if your string is not too short. As always the tutorial is described for righties so if you are left handed switch right and left
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