Last updated: July 3, 2026
Use this Phase 1 guide as the beginner level of First Earth Flow Star Bootcamp. If you already know the first spin and want the next easy tricks to learn, start here with the moves that build control, direction changes, hand passes, and smoother movement.
Each beginner Flow Star Bootcamp tutorial includes a video, a short explanation, what the trick teaches, the common mistake to watch for, and a link to the deeper step-by-step breakdown.
What Flow Star Tricks Should Beginners Learn First?
Start with the Pizza Toss and Pizza Spin as your foundation, then move into the Backward Vertical Figure 8, Forward Vertical Figure 8, Vertical 8 Hand Pass, and Horizontal Figure 8. That order builds spin control, direction changes, hand transfers, and cleaner movement paths without jumping too fast into advanced tosses or combos.
Think of this page as Phase 1 of Flow Star Bootcamp: the beginner roadmap for what to learn next, what each move teaches, and when to move on.
Before You Learn Beginner Flow Star Tricks
Phase 1 works best once you understand the Pizza Toss setup and can get the star spinning with some control. Your Pizza Spin does not need to be perfect yet, but the star should stay open long enough for you to catch, reset, and try again.
Start with the Pizza Toss and Pizza Spin tutorial before moving into the full Bootcamp order.
Learn Pizza Toss + SpinFix spin speed, release angle, and catch timing before stacking more beginner tricks.
Fix FoldingWarm up your wrist and shoulder first. Relaxed hands make beginner tricks easier.
Warm-Up GuideFlow Star Bootcamp: Phase 1 Order
Flow Star Bootcamp is our learning path for building real control instead of memorizing random tricks. Phase 1 starts with the first spin, then adds direction changes, hand transfers, and plane changes in an order that actually builds on itself.
| Order | Move | What It Builds |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pizza Toss + Pizza Spin | Launch, fingertip spin, catch, and reset |
| 02 | Backward Vertical Figure 8 | Vertical path control and rhythm |
| 03 | Forward Vertical Figure 8 | Direction control on the other side |
| 04 | Vertical 8 Hand Pass | Hand transfers without stopping flow |
| 05 | Horizontal Figure 8 | Plane changes and smoother connected movement |
Beginner Flow Star Tricks: Phase 1 Tutorials
01. Pizza Toss + Pizza Spin
The Pizza Toss is the first setup to learn, and the Pizza Spin is the fingertip spin that comes after it. Together, they teach the launch, center control, catch, and reset that most beginner Flow Star tricks build from.
Open Pizza Toss + Spin Tutorial →02. Backward Vertical Figure 8
The Backward Vertical Figure 8 is usually the first Figure 8 pattern to practice after the Pizza Toss. It teaches the vertical path and rhythm that make your flow look less choppy.
Open Backward Figure 8 Tutorial →03. Forward Vertical Figure 8
Once the backward Figure 8 starts feeling smoother, reverse the direction. The Forward Vertical Figure 8 builds control on the other side so your flow does not get stuck moving one way.
Open Forward Figure 8 Tutorial →04. Vertical 8 Hand Pass
The Vertical 8 Hand Pass brings your second hand into the flow. This is where beginner practice starts feeling more connected because you can transfer the star instead of stopping after every loop.
Open Vertical Hand Pass Tutorial →05. Horizontal Figure 8
The Horizontal Figure 8 changes the plane of your movement. It teaches flatter control and makes your beginner flow feel more dynamic without jumping into advanced tricks yet.
Open Horizontal Figure 8 Tutorial →Beginner Practice Plan
One Short Session Is Enough
Do not try to master every beginner trick in one sitting. Pick one or two moves, practice for one song or 10 minutes, and stop while it still feels fun enough to come back tomorrow. Move on when the path feels repeatable, not perfect.
| Practice Time | Focus | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Minutes | Pizza Toss + Spin | Clean launch, fingertip balance, soft reset |
| 4 Minutes | Vertical Figure 8s | Smoother arm path and cleaner direction changes |
| 2 Minutes | Hand Pass | Controlled transfers without grabbing |
| 2 Minutes | Free Flow | Link moves without worrying about perfection |
Beginner Flow Star Tricks FAQ
Beginners should start with the Pizza Toss and Pizza Spin, then move into the Backward Vertical Figure 8, Forward Vertical Figure 8, Vertical 8 Hand Pass, and Horizontal Figure 8. That order builds control before more advanced releases or combos.
Flow Star Bootcamp is First Earth’s tutorial roadmap for learning Flow Star skills in order. Phase 1 focuses on beginner tricks, including the Pizza Toss, Pizza Spin, Figure 8s, hand passes, and basic control.
After the Pizza Toss, work on the Pizza Spin and Backward Vertical Figure 8. The Pizza Spin helps with center control, while the Backward Vertical Figure 8 starts building your first real movement pattern.
Start with whichever direction feels more natural, but many beginners find the backward Vertical Figure 8 easier to understand first. Once one direction clicks, practice the other direction so your flow does not feel one-sided.
If your Flow Star keeps folding or tacoing, go back to the Pizza Toss and focus on cleaner spin before adding more tricks. The Flow Star folding guide breaks down the most common fixes.
Move into intermediate tricks once your Pizza Toss, Pizza Spin, Figure 8s, and hand passes feel repeatable. You do not need them perfect, but you should understand the path and be able to recover without panic-grabbing.
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