[alanw]

Originally Posted by jruiz

I think what's wrong with his technique is that he is pulling up with the string rather than parallel with the surface. In this case since the diameter of his arm is curved, I would have actually pulled down.

When he yanks on the hook it comes out from under his buddy's thumb and the hook flips. I think if he had line attached to the eye of the hook his buddy would be able to keep it in place.