Orbits

Ah, orbits. Orbits are hard, sure. I can't even do the arm orbit yet. But, it is impressive if you learn to master it. Be careful not to hurt yourself though.

Orbits are of the following --

LEG ORBITS
ARM ORBITS
PUPPET MASTER 

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Ok, the first orbit i'll be teaching you is the leg orbit.

LEG ORBIT

1. Get the diabolo spinning really fast. Then, place your right leg over the string and either hold it in the air or step on the ground.

2. Push the diabolo under your right leg a little.

3. When it comes back, pull your left arm UP. The diabolo should end up jumping over your right leg.

4. Catch the diabolo using the right stick. You can move your arm to catch it.

5. Repeat steps 3 - 4  OR  remove your leg.

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Now for the arm orbits.

ARM ORBIT

1. Point your right stick backwards so the string is looping under your right arm. Keep your arm bent at the elbow at a right angle.

2. Using the left hand, toss the diabolo over your right arm and onto the string beyond it.

3. Now keep the diabolo moving in a clockwise motion. When the diabolo reaches the left hand part of the string, throw it over your right arm again.

4. When done with doing arm orbits, stop and undo step 1.

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Lastly, the puppet master.

PUPPET MASTER

1. Put both sticks in your right hand. Then lift your right leg off the ground and above the diabolo.
Swing the diabolo to the right to give it some momentum. Then swing it back to the left so it begins a clockwise sun around your foot.

2. You are now aiming for the diabolo to loop over your foot and onto the other side of the string. Move the sticks in the same clockwise motion to keep the diabolo travelling around. You may also need to move your foot so it doesn't hit the diabolo.

3. Now keep the motion up for as long as you want (or as long as you can stand up for!). When you are finished, let the diabolo stop circling and take your foot out of the loop.

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