How to Make a Yo-Yo Sleep

Make sure there are no knots or tangles in the yo-yo string.

Loop the yo-yo around your middle finger, between the second and third joint.

Hold the tightly wound yo-yo in your hand. Position the yo-yo so that the section of string that is coming from the yo-yo to your finger is in the front.

Curl your hand and arm as if making a muscle.

Hold your hand over your shoulder and throw firmly down and out slightly.

Aim for a spot a few feet in front of you.

Turn your hand over so that it is palm down.

Try not to let the yo-yo bounce as it reaches the end of the string. This will minimize the chance of the yo-yo catching and coming back up.

Let the yo-yo land gently and "sleep."

Return the yo-yo to your hand on the string before it stops spinning by jerking straight up.