Step 1
Start the roll
Roll the diabolo along the ground to start its spin, then lift gently.
Spin quest
Learn how to start the diabolo, build speed, keep it level, and try simple beginner tricks.
Quest progress
0 of 6 steps completeA steady spin makes every later trick easier.
Step 1
Roll the diabolo along the ground to start its spin, then lift gently.
Step 2
Use small repeated pulls with your dominant hand. Keep the other hand calmer.
Step 3
Watch the cups and make small corrections before the tilt gets large.
Use the spin you built to try beginner tricks.
Step 4
Open the sticks slightly for a low toss, then guide the string under the axle.
Step 5
Swing the diabolo toward one stick so the string wraps, then reverse the movement.
Step 6
Guide the diabolo in one large smooth circle around the sticks.