Last updated: May 21, 2026
Use this Phase 1 guide as your beginner Flow Star tricks roadmap, whether you search it as Flow Star or flowstar. If you are ready to move past the first spin, start here with the first moves that teach control, direction changes, hand passes, and smoother movement.
Each beginner flowstar tutorial includes the video, what the trick teaches, the common mistake to watch for, and a link to the full step-by-step tutorial when you want a deeper breakdown.
What Flow Star Tricks Should Beginners Learn First?
Start with the Pizza Toss, then move into the Backward Vertical Figure 8, Forward Vertical Figure 8, Vertical 8 Hand Pass, and Horizontal Figure 8. Together, these beginner Flow Star tricks teach spin control, direction changes, hand transfers, and cleaner movement paths. If you are brand new to flowstar practice, learn them in this order.
Before You Learn Beginner Flow Star Tricks
Phase 1 works best once you can get a basic Pizza Toss going. It does not need to be perfect, but you should understand the launch, lightbulb flick, catch, and reset before stacking more Flow Star tricks on top.
Start with the Pizza Toss tutorial first. This page will make way more sense once the first spin starts clicking.
Learn Pizza TossFix your spin speed, release angle, and catch timing before adding more tricks.
Fix FoldingWarm up first and keep the first few sessions short. Beginner tricks get easier when your hand is relaxed.
Warm-Up GuideYou are in the right place. Work through these moves in order, but do not rush the full list in one session.
Start Phase 1Beginner Flow Star Tricks: Phase 1 Tutorials
01. Pizza Toss
The Pizza Toss is the first Flow Star move to learn. It teaches the server tray setup, lightbulb flick, catch, and reset that almost every beginner Flow Star trick builds from.
Open Pizza Toss 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 helps you understand the vertical path, rhythm, and arm movement that make Flow Star tricks feel 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 you are not 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 when one hand gets tired.
Open Vertical Hand Pass Tutorial →05. Horizontal Figure 8
The Horizontal Figure 8 changes the plane of your movement. It helps you practice 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.
| Practice Time | Focus | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Minutes | Pizza Toss | Relaxed wrist, clean spin, soft catch |
| 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
After the Pizza Toss, move into the Backward Vertical Figure 8. It helps build the first real movement pattern and makes the rest of the Phase 1 tricks easier to understand.
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.
Short sessions work best. Practice one move for a few minutes at a time, then switch or take a break. Clean, repeatable reps help more than forcing a long session while frustrated.
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.
Yes. This Phase 1 roadmap is built for beginners who want to learn Flow Star tricks in a logical order. Start with the Pizza Toss, then use the beginner tutorials for Figure 8s, hand passes, and smoother control before moving into intermediate tricks.
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