Why YoYo?

(Other than it is fun!)

Here are some of the top reasons learning to yoyo is recommended.

1. Improving hand-eye coordination: Yo-yoing requires a high level of coordination between the hands and eyes. This helps to improve overall coordination and reaction time.
2. Promotes bilateral integration: The ability to use both sides of your body together in a controlled manner
3. Expands crossing mid-line function: The ability to reach across the middle of the body with the arms and legs crossing over to the opposite side.
4. Improves spatial awareness: An organised awareness of the objects in the space around us, and also an awareness of our body's position in that space.
5. Building strength and endurance: Yo-yoing can be physically demanding, especially when performing more advanced tricks. It requires the use of various muscle groups and can help to build strength and endurance.
6. Improving focus and concentration: Yo-yoing requires a high level of focus and concentration in order to perform tricks and keep the yo-yo spinning. This can help to improve overall focus and concentration.
7. Reducing stress and anxiety: Yo-yoing can be a great way to relieve stress and anxiety. The repetitive motions and focus required can help to clear the mind and provide a sense of calm, and you can carry a yoyo with you almost anywhere.
8. Enhancing creativity and problem-solving skills: Yo-yoing requires a high level of creativity and problem-solving skills in order to invent new tricks and combinations.