Hi guys. I have ran into a problem while yoyoing which may have an effect on my competitive play. I need to use a fairly long string so I can execute my tech tricks, but this causes me to go pretty slow on my speed combos, or mess them up altogether. While I did try using shorter string, the tech tricks then became very hard. Is there a way to help this, or will I get better with time? Please leave feedback! Thanks!
try a shorter string, but only shorter by very small amounts. usually an inch is too much. maybe you can find that sweet spot.
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I’ve experimented in the past with wrapping some string around my throw finger, or hand to make is shorter.
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Make sure the yoyo is always really close to the point where the string connected to your yoyo meets the first finger it touches. I think that’s physics but I dunno. The yoyo will move fastest when there is the least distance between the yoyo and the joint (dunno if that’s the right word) that it’s hinging from.
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I think the shorter string will help with accomplishing the faster play on the combos. Â The idea of the last post with distance should also speed things up. Â There may be a way to generate more momentum into the throw and continue into the speed combo.
I had to read the “Long String Struggles” post.  Since I had a few struggles of my own; however they were solved with a face shield and a leather glove.  The string problem was something totally different.  Best wishes on finding the perfect string size for competitive play!
Filmed awhile back with an old camera…
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That is really impressive!
Thanks! Side note: I started using a shield after replacing my front teeth a while back.
From hitting your teeth with a yoyo 
ouch! Bet that hurt!
A little… not as much as the dental bill… 
Lol, I bet 