Frontside 180 Kickflip
The Classic Turning Flip
The Frontside 180 Kickflip, often called a Frontside Flip, is a fundamental skateboarding trick that combines a frontside 180-degree ollie with a kickflip. It is a staple in street and transition skating.
Kickflip, Frontside 180
🎯 Turn and Burn
Learning the Frontside 180 Kickflip opens up a huge range of possibilities for lines and combinations. It is a stylish trick that feels amazing to land smoothly, whether on flat ground, over a hip, or down a set of stairs.
👟 Foot Positioning
1. Front Foot Position
Set your front foot up in a standard kickflip position. Some skaters prefer it more angled, others more sideways. Find your own preference.
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2. Back Foot Position
You have two common options: place your back foot on the tip of the tail, or a bit more in the pocket. Experiment to see which gives you a more comfortable pop and scoop.
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📈 Detailed Frontside 180 Kickflip Execution
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1. Shoulder Wind-Up
Wind up your shoulders slightly, as if you're doing a frontside 180, but don't exaggerate it. A little wind-up is all you need.
2. The Sideways Flick
Instead of flicking straight past the nose like a regular kickflip, you want to pop and flick your front foot more sideways. This helps guide the board through the 180-degree motion.
3. The Pivot Method (Learning)
A great way to learn is to pop, flip halfway, catch the board with your front foot on the nose, and pivot the rest of the way. This helps you learn control. Just be careful not to stomp too hard and snap your nose.
4. Full Rotation (Advanced)
Once you master the pivot, you can start catching the board and turning the full 180 degrees in mid-air. Practicing on small drops or curbs can help you get the feeling of catching it in the air.
Golden Tip!
The two main keys are the sideways flick and the pivot-to-learn method. Flick more to the side than straight, and learn by catching the board on the nose and pivoting before trying the full rotation in the air.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
Board not rotating: You are flicking too straight, like a normal kickflip. Focus on a more sideways flick.
Rotation is incomplete: You need to open up your shoulders more as you flick and turn.
Snapping the nose when pivoting: You are stomping too hard. Land gently on the nose to pivot.
This tutorial will help you nail the Frontside 180 Kickflip:
Video Tutorial
Credits: Sewa Kroetkov
Watch on YouTube →🏆 Congratulations! You made it to the end!
Now it's time to practice! Remember: consistency is the key to success.