The orbital bottle flip

A mesmerizing high-difficulty bottle flip where the bottle makes a full 360° horizontal spin before landing perfectly upright. This trickshot combines precision, physics, and style, making it a showstopper for any audience.

Materials Needed

Materials positioning

- A half-filled plastic water bottle (optimal weight for flipping) - 1 flat table

Setup Instructions

Setup

Fill the bottle with water to 1/3 capacity (too much or too little reduces stability). Place the bottle horizontally on the edge of the table, with the cap facing outward. Stand at a 45° angle from the table. Ensure no obstructions, since the bottle needs space for a full rotation.

How to Perform the Trickshot

Grip the bottle neck with your index and middle fingers (like a pinch grip). Apply a quick flick and focus on spin, not force. Release at a slight upward angle (~20°) to give it airtime. The bottle should spin horizontally (like a frisbee) exactly once before landing perfectly