2002 World Yo-Yo Contest

Please note the following.

  1. These tricks may be updated to make the tricks clearer. Check back when the final trick list is posted.
  2. The order of the tricks at the contest may not be as listed.
  3. Seeded slots listed here.
  4. NEW! Freestyle Rules are Here
  5. NEW! Tips on how these tricks will be judged

2002 World AA Tricks

last updated 4/29/02

Special thanks to Yama@18 of YET! for videography
and Ryusei Saitou, Koji Yokoyama, Hiraku Fujii for demonstrating these tricks.

  1. Sword and Shield (six (6) reps, one more rep than in 2001): [See MPG Video] This trick must start with an Around the World and end after at least six (6) Around the Worlds. The Loops must start during the first Around the World and at least one Loop must pass through the trajectory of each of the six (or more) Around the Worlds. If one or more additional Around the Worlds are thrown, at least one Loop must pass through the trajectory of each Around the World. No corkscrewing or loss of control of either yo-yo will be allowed. To be performed exactly as seen in video.

  2. Windshield Wipers (six (6) reps, one more rep than in 2001): [See MPG Video] Simultaneously, starting from either the right or left side, a Breakaway is thrown with one hand while a Reverse Breakaway is thrown with the other hand. When the yo-yos get to the other side they are simultaneously regenerated into another Breakaway (or Reverse Breakaway.) This cycle constitutes one rep. Continue to regenerate these simultaneous "Breakaways" ten more times to complete the six reps. Slight breaks in the simultaneous timing of the Breakaways will be acceptable. No corkscrewing or loss of control of either yo-yo will be allowed. To be performed exactly as seen in video.

  3. Two Hand Arm Wraps (New): Wrong video posted. Correct video will be posted soon. Start with 3 or more reps of two hand Loops. Then transition one yo-yo into Around the Worlds and wrap around the looping arm on the second Around the World and unwrap between loops back into two hand Loops and perform at least 3 reps of two hand Loops. Then transition the other yo-yo into Around the Worlds and wrap around the looping arm on the second Around the World. Then unwrap between Loops again back into two hand Loops and perform at least 3 reps of two hand Loops before catching the yo-yos. Minor corkscrewing will be allowed on the transitions provided there is no significant loss of control of either yo-yo. To be performed exactly as seen in video.

  4. Spread Eagle Warp Drive (six (6) reps, one more rep than in 2001): [See MPG Video] Each hand must start with a side Loop regeneration into an Around the World followed by five (5) more side Loop regenerations into an Around the World. The Around the World trajectories must cross behind the back, across the vertical centerline of the player's back, on all six reps. The yo-yos must be caught after the sixth Around the World with each hand. If a contestant throws an additional Loop with either hand, before the catch, it will be considered a miss. No corkscrewing or loss of control of either yo-yo will be allowed. To be performed exactly as seen in video.

  5. Wrist-Crossed Fountain (New): [See MPG Video] Start with hands crossed and perform 3 or more Wrist-Crossed Hop the Fences with each hand (3 reps) below 45 degrees from the vertical, followed by a transition to 3 or more Wrist-Crossed Punching Bags with each hand (3 reps) between 45-135 degrees from the vertical, followed by a transition to 3 or more Wrist-Crossed Vertical Punches . Then punch back down to 3 or more Wrist-Crossed Punching Bags with each hand (3 reps) between 45-135 degrees from the vertical, then punch back down to 3 or more Wrist-Crossed Hop the Fences below 45 degrees from the vertical and catch the yo-yos while hands are still crossed. No corkscrewing or loss of control of either yo-yo will be allowed. To be performed exactly as seen in video.

  6. Elbow Wraps (New): [See MPG Video] Start with 3 or more reps of two hand Loops, with both hands regenerate into Around the Worlds, on the second Around the World with each hand wrap both elbows, and turn 180 degrees while transitioning up into 5 or more reps of Vertical Punches. Minor corkscrewing will be allowed on the transitions provided there is no significant loss of control of either yo-yo. To be performed exactly as seen in video.

  7. Inside/Outside Vertical Punches (twelve (12) reps, two more reps than in 2001 plus new details): [See MPG Video] You must start by throwing the yo-yos directly upward. As the yo-yos come down perform an Inside Vertical Punch with each hand. Note that you no longer have the option of beginning this trick with a Forward Pass/Reach for the Moon motion as was allowed in 2001. Therefore, after the initial vertical tosses, the first Vertical Punch with each hand must be an Inside Vertical Punch and the second Vertical Punch with each hand must be an Outside Vertical Punch. In other words, you must start alternating Vertical Punches immediately and perform at least 12 reps with each hand. Each rep consists of one Inside Vertical Punch and one Outside Vertical Punch with each hand. At no time, including during extra reps or during the ending, may you do two or more consecutive Inside or Outside Vertical Punches with the same hand. The count will start on the second hand performing the first Outside Punch. No corkscrewing or loss of control of the yo-yo(s) will be allowed. To be performed exactly as seen in video.

  8. Behind the Back Cattle Crossing (twenty (20) reps, ten more reps than in 2001 plus new details): [See MPG Video updated 4/29/02] The Yo-Yo trajectories must cross on the first throw of each hand and must stayed crossed for all 20 (or more) reps. The count starts on the first throw of the second yo-yo as it crosses the trajectory of the first yo-yo. The yo-yos must be caught behind the back while the trajectories are still crossing. No corkscrewing or loss of control of the yo-yo(s) will be allowed. To be performed exactly as seen in video.

  9. Double Staircase: This trick consists of two complete Staircases, one to the left and one to the right, performed in order of choice. [See MPG Video] Starts with 2-handed Milk the Cow in front or to one side and works it's way up to Vertical Punches while the player rotates 360 degrees into 3 or more reps of Vertical Punches after both feet are planted, then punch down into Milk the Cow and perform the same trick in the opposite direction ending with 3 or more reps of Vertical Punches. In other words, the player starts facing forward, and ends up facing forward after two complete revolutions, one in each direction. The trick ends when the player has completed 3 or more reps of Vertical Punches after both feet are planted. The player should attempt to stay in the trick box, but will not be penalized if they do step out during the trick. Minor corkscrewing will be allowed on the transitions provided there is no significant loss of control of either yo-yo. To be performed exactly as seen in video.

  10. Combined Inside/Outside Reach for the Moons (twelve (12) reps, two more reps than in 2001 plus new details): [See MPG Video] Starting with the first rep, the yo-yos must alternate from the inside of each throw hand on the upward vertical tosses to the outside of each throw hand on the downward trajectory. As the yo-yo descends it is thrown out and upward with an Outside Loop to complete the first rep. As the yo-yo returns a second inside upward toss is made as in a standard Reach for the Moon and again as the yo-yo descends it is thrown out and upward with an Outside Loop to complete the second rep. The count will start on the second hand performing the first Outside Loop. No corkscrewing or loss of control of the yo-yo(s) will be allowed. To be performed exactly as seen in video.