Fidget spinner is now the most popular toy around the world. No matter you are a grown-up or children, it is spinning its way to everyone¡¯s hearts and hands.  It is affordable (As cheap as $3.40) yet is claimed to relieve stress and anxiety. 

What is the fidget spinner?

The fidget spinner is a small gadget that is tailored for your hand. It is usually composed of two parts which are a central bearing that you hold tightly with your index finger and thumb and a three rotational edges that twirl around it once you flip it. There are some unique designs such as Naruto Styled, Panda Styled and Batman Styled, but they are sticking to the same the same idea of spinning.

How to spin a fidget spinner?

There aren¡¯t any wrong ways of spinning a fidget spinner.  It is completely up to you to determine the best way as long as it makes you feel comfortable and natural. There are some specific approaches for different spinners. Some spinners are more suitable for twirling back and forth while others are handy for two-hand spins.

There are 2 major ways of spinning a fidget. You can either grip the button using your index finger and thumb or using you middle finger and thumb.

A) The Flick/ Reverse Flick Method

Both The Flick and Reverse Flick methods are gripping the button using thumb and index finger.  The Flick method is the most common and easiest way to spin a fidget spinner.  It works with almost all fidget spinners whereas the Reverse Flick method is pulling back instead of spinning forward which is most appropriate for bar spinners. The Flick method requires you to flick forward with your middle finger or ring finger by touching the spinner with the top of your spin finger around the base. With regard of the Reverse Flick method, you should push against the body of the spinner by using your ring finger and use your ring finger to have a snapping motion to spin the fidget spinner.

B) The Index Finger Flick/ The Index Finger Reverse Flick Method

The Index Finger Flick method works perfectly well for smaller spinners whereas the Index Finger Reverse Flick is suitable for most spinners. Both methods grip the spinner¡¯s buttons with your thumb and middle finger instead of index finger.  The Index Finger Flick requires you to place the back of your index finger just below the ends of one of the spinner's bars holding the spinner and flick forward using your index finger. On the other hand, the Index Finger Reverse Flick method needs to press your index finger into your spin point on the side of the spinner where your middle finger is holding the button. Then, you should pull your index finger (instead of flick) toward your hand, be careful not to press down your finger by getting in the way of the spin.

Spinners¡¯ stunts?The real fun comes from attempting to accomplish various tricks with a spinner. As it spins it can be balanced on top of fingers, toes, and if you¡¯re really bold, your nose or forehead. If you have more than one spinner, you can pile them up on one another, thus creating a whirling tower. Perhaps the biggest challenge is to throw a spinner to your friend and try to catch it, again if you are daring enough.