Note: This is “my” variation of the drop-down-and-spin trick. I use my ring finger and thumb as the pivot points for the spin part. Most people I’ve seen, do Variation 1, where the ring finger and index finger are used as pivot points. I find that Variation 2 is much easier to perform, but it can be different for everyone.

• Start by holding three chips between your index finger and your thumb. The chips will be perpendicular to your fingers. Your index finger and thumb should be 180 degrees from each other on the edge of the chips.
• Reach up with your pinky finger, to where your index finger is touching the chips, and pull out the middle chip with the tip of your pinky. Continue pulling the chip out (rolling along your thumb) until your pinky can’t go any farther.
• Then let your ring finger continue the roll. Now you should have the middle chip rolled all the way out of the other two chips, and held between your ring finger and your thumb.
• Now, use your middle finger to spin the chip (pivot points are your ring finger and your thumb).
• When the 180 degree spin of the chip is complete, it will be lined up with the open spot between the two outside chips. Now, just push it back in with your ring finger (and pinky, if that helps).

Pointers

It may feel awkward to bring your pinky up to your index finger at first. This will become easier with repetitions.

I think I find this variation easier because using your thumb as a pivot point gives you more surface area to complete the spin.