Kickflip On A Skateboard

Having problems learning how to successfully kickflip on your skateboard? Don’t worry; you aren’t the only one as many skateboarders have this problem. The most problematic areas are when people try to flip, catch and then land on their board. If you are having trouble performing anyone of these, then just follow these simple tips below and you’ll be kickflipping with skill and impressing your friends in no-time.

What some skateboarders end up stuffing up is that they flip the board way too slow, their timing is way off and they can’t catch their board or they might even land on their board with one foot on and one foot off of it. The good news is that these common mistakes can be easily fixed. For the first problem, not being able to flip the board fast enough, the best solution is to move your front foot as near as possible to the edge of the board. This helps because when it comes time to flip your board, your front foot will have only a small distance to move in order to flip the board with your toes. You’ll find that you are able to flip the board much sooner and faster by simply positioning your feet better. However, fixing the time problem so you can catch the catch it takes a little more practice and patience. The best thing to do here is when you see the truck and wheels go by, keep an eye out for the grip tape on your board. The grip tape is your early warning sign that you need to get ready. As soon as you see the tape coming around, start to lower your feet and try to catch the board. Timing will take practice, so don’t give up if you find this a little difficult at first.

The final problem is the positioning of your feet once you have managed to catch it and put your feet down. It is common for some skateboarders to find that they always have one foot on the board and one foot off, they haven’t landed in the right place and if you aren’t careful this can cause injury if you are doing the trick on the move. What’s the best way to fix this problem? Once you’ve mastered the above two tips, you’ll find that you’ll be better able to place both your feet on the board because your technique will be much better. Another common cause of not being able to place both feet on the board is lack of confidence. This might sound a bit odd, but when you are just learning a new trick part of the reason why it is so difficult is because you are unsure if you will be able to do it or not. By Believing in yourself and staying focused, you have won half the battle as you are mentally prepared. All that remains now is to practice and keep on practicing until you have finally mastered the trick.