This is one of my favorite Free-Hand tricks. It looks a lot harder then it actually is. Let's get started.

Step 1

Start out this trick in the Split Bottom mount position. To learn most of the mounts used on this site go to Ken's World On A String.

Step 2

Bring your left hand down and your right hand up. Take your left hand out of the string.

Step 3

Do a forward somersault.

Step 4

In the middle of the somersault let go of the counter-weight.

Step 5

After the somersault the counter-weight will swing down below your shoulder.

Step 6

The counter-weight will now hop over your shoulder.

Step 7

Grab the counter-weight with your left hand.

Step 8

Drop the string off your right index finger and now pull the yo-yo over your shoulder with your left hand. After the yo-yo hops over your shoulder return it to your hand to finish off the trick.