UPSB v4

Hand Care / Middle and Ring Finger Troubles

  1. Nakamaru
    Date: Tue, Oct 18 2011 06:23:42

    Hello UPSB, i just started pen spinning but something about my hand bothers me. I can't pull my middle finger in very far before my ring figure starts to move as well. I've seen other pen spinners able to move their ring finger independently from their middle enough to lift it off the table with their middle finger tucked underneath. Are there any exercises i can do to have these fingers become more independent from each other? It is keeping me from learning a few tricks as my whole hand seems to fold in on itself while attempting any combos or tricks on the lower fingers. Like 34 or 34 to 23 i just can't seem to make my fingers move the way i want them to. Thanks in advance!

  2. Alvaris
    Date: Tue, Oct 18 2011 11:31:03

    Not many people can actually lift their ring finger..it requires a lot of practise D: Hmm, i'd say just continue practising doing the trick, your fingers will eventually get accustomed to it. or if you want some finger exercising you can try: http://forum.upsb.info/showthread.php?t=1138

  3. GeeGeeGee
    Date: Tue, Oct 18 2011 21:58:12

    i have the same problem too!!! i can't do a lot of tricks other penspinner can. but it's ok though. you can learn different tricks and create new linkages. good luck!!

  4. Nakamaru
    Date: Wed, Oct 19 2011 05:41:30

    Thanks! I've been doing various finger exercises and they seem be helping. I'll get it eventually!

  5. Firepuke
    Date: Thu, Oct 20 2011 20:28:47

    Those finger exercises are deadly D:. I'll try working on those, but I'm just curious, what tricks would require this flexibility? Is it necessary to be this flexible or how useful is it in the long run?

  6. JackyMacky
    Date: Fri, Oct 21 2011 04:21:16

    @Nakamaru KTrinh93's tut sort of helps. It also helps with ring, middle, and pinky strength too. :) [video=youtube;1m40jW37kpo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m40jW37kpo[/video]

  7. HobbyLogics
    Date: Sat, Oct 22 2011 00:19:15

    I found Double charge extremely helpful in strengthening my pinky and ring finger. I was thinking that practicing triple charge might help as well. http://www.upsb.info/wiki/index.php?title=Triple_Charge#Triple_Charge

  8. Nakamaru
    Date: Tue, Oct 25 2011 06:00:15

    Thanks for the help. The video was very helpful. Although i'm stuck with the flexibility i have, it is helping with moving them independently which is a big step. ^.^ @HobbyLogics --I can't quite do the double charge without the pen flying out of my hands, but i will save that tip for when i have more control. Thanks!

  9. Eternity
    Date: Fri, Jan 27 2012 14:38:22

    Same problem... My right hand can do it, but it's not the hand that I spin with, so... D: Thanks to @JackyMacky for the vid, though, it seems pretty good. :)