Slack Trapeze

The basic step of the Slack Trapeze is to hold the string on your thumb with your index finger, as David shows in the video. Then swing your right hand so that the loop goes over your left hand. After swinging, place your right hand next to your left hand about halfway between your wrist and elbow. This movement is there to ensure that the correct part of the string hits the yo-yo, i.e. the part that leads from the yo-yo.

When the loop approaches the yo-yo itself, release your thumb, but not your index finger. This will loosen your yo-yo and allow it to slide nicely into the loop. Keep your hands together and turn the yo-yo once to the right and you are in the Trapeze. It is essential to have the string properly untangled.