KICKFLIP | TRICK TIPS
Kickflip is a fundamental trick that will allow you to master more advanced tricks on your skateboard.
It is not easy to do kickflips. Although it takes some practice to master, once you do, you’ll feel more confident and have a right of passage to try new tricks. Varial flips are 180, 360, and many other tricks.
This blog post will show you how to kickflip like an expert!
What is a Kickflip?
A kickflip can be described as a combination of a hard pop, quick flick, and a solid landing.
Kickflips work because you track, test and tweak your results.
You might consider trying something new if you find yourself doing the exact same thing over and over with little to no success. Keep track of your results to see which ones work best. Keep the good stuff and eliminate the bad.
This is how you will continue to learn tricks such as this one.
How to Kickflip
This is the exact sequence of steps to how to kickflip.
- Pop
- Flick
- Catch
- Land
- Roll
Step-by-Step Kickflip
Get into a proper stance to perform a kickflip.
Keep your front foot just below the bolts and your back foot on top of the tail. To get a pop, press the tail with the ball of the foot.
Keep your front foot in front and flick out. Flicking towards the ground is a common mistake made by beginner skaters. This makes it more difficult to land the kickflip.
You can pop up and then flick towards the corner of your skateboard.
Timing
Kickflips can be landed by timing.
It’s important to catch, flick, and pop in a matter of seconds. It all comes down to timing. You will need practice before you master it. Keep trying.
Landing
It is possible to do a kickflip. Try holding onto a table, or a waist-high fence so you can support your weight while doing a kickflip. This will allow you to get more airtime and help you master this trick.
If you do a kickflip, your back foot will usually stop the rotation. After completing a kickflip, the front foot will return to the board.
Land and roll with both feet on the board!
Kickflip Tips
This can be done every day if you feel your best. You can move on to the next trick if you get frustrated or bored. You can get into the flow by learning a few tricks and having fun.
Problems that beginner skateboarders face with kickflips include:
1. Don’t be too high — Work out more and skate more.
2. Failing to flick properly — Learn the flick better before you attempt to land.
3. Do not catch with your feet.
Get a Kickflip
You will need to gather feedback from other skaters that can do the kickflip and learn what works.
You can get the best results by applying what you have learned.
These steps are clearly laid out so you don’t have to guess what other tricks you might be able to do with your skateboard.
Last minute tips
Have fun and practice your Ollies. You don’t have to be frustrated if you can’t do the kickflip. You can try again when you feel more positive.
Beginners skateboarders often make the common mistake of dragging their board down. Keep your front foot pointed outward to ensure that you can quickly and easily return to the board.
To build confidence and momentum, it helps to first land easier tricks. Don’t force a trick. If you are ready, landing a kickflip is easy.
You will soon improve your skating skills by continuing to practice and keeping it up!
