Backside Bigspin

Difficulty Level: IntermediateCenter

The Classic Bigspin

The Backside Bigspin is the most common form of the Bigspin. It involves a backside 360 pop shove-it while the rider performs a backside 180-degree body rotation. The board spins behind the rider, making it feel more natural for many.

Skateboarder performing a Backside Bigspin
Prerequisite:

Backside 180, Backside Pop Shove-it, 360 Pop Shove-it

🎯 Spin it Back

This is a fundamental spin trick that looks great and is a stepping stone to many more advanced tricks. It is a perfect way to add style to your skating on any terrain.

👟 Foot Positioning

1. Front Foot Position

Your front foot is placed near the front bolts, angled slightly.


2. Back Foot Position

Your back foot is in the backside 360 shove-it position, with your toes hanging off the edge in the pocket of the tail.

📈 Detailed Backside Bigspin Execution

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1

Wind Up and Scoop

Wind up your shoulders for the backside 180 turn. Pop and give a strong scoop backwards with your back foot.

2

Rotate and Follow

As the board spins, turn your body 180 degrees backside. The board will rotate behind you, so you need to follow it with your body.

3

Catch and Land

Catch the board with your front foot as it comes around, and place your back foot on as you complete the rotation. Land switch.

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Golden Tip!

The scoop and the body turn should be one fluid motion. Don't think of them as two separate steps. The power of the scoop is what makes the board spin the full 360.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

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Board only doing a 180 shove-it: You need to scoop harder and more deliberately.

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Body not turning the full 180: Lead with your head and shoulders.

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Landing with your feet too close together: Try to catch the board over the bolts for a stable landing.

This tutorial will break down the Backside Bigspin for you:

Video Tutorial

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🏆 Congratulations! You made it to the end!

Now it's time to practice! Remember: consistency is the key to success.