As the yo-yo returns, flick it upward.
Shoot the Moon Yo-Yo Trick
The Shoot the Moon Yo-Yo Trick can be a dangerous trick. Do not attempt it until you have mastered the basic tricks and have achieved good control over your yo-yo.
How to Do the Shoot the Moon Yo-Yo Trick:
Step 1: Begin by throwing a Forward Pass.
Step 2: As the yo-yo returns, flick your wrist in a semicircular motion, sending the yo-yo almost straight up above your head. The yo-yo will pass very close to your face; this is what makes the trick potentially dangerous. Be careful!
Flick your wrist to send the yo-yo in front.
Step 3: As the yo-yo comes down, flick your wrist, and send it back out in front of you.
Step 4: As the yo-yo returns, either catch it or, if you prefer, flick it back upward for a second "moon shot."
You'll need a chair to perform the Elephant's Trunk Yo-Yo Trick. Learn how to do this yo-yo trick on the next page.
