Frontside Flip
The Classic Turning Flip
The Frontside Flip, also known as a Frontside 180 Kickflip, 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 Flip 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 like a kickflip, with your toes angled towards the nose and your heel on the board.
2. Back Foot Position
Your back foot should be on the tail, with the ball of your foot in the center for a solid pop.
📈 Detailed Frontside Flip Execution
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Wind Up and Pop
Start to turn your shoulders frontside as you bend down to pop. Pop the tail straight down.
Flick and Rotate
As you pop, lead the 180-degree rotation with your head and shoulders. Simultaneously, flick your front foot off the side of the nose like a kickflip.
Catch and Land
The board will flip and rotate in front of you. Keep your eyes on the board, catch it with your feet over the bolts as you complete the 180 rotation, and land.
Golden Tip!
The key is to lead the rotation with your upper body. Your shoulders and head dictate where the board will go. Keep them turning throughout the trick.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
Board flipping but not rotating the full 180: Focus on turning your shoulders more.
Rotating 180 but the board doesn't flip: Make sure you are getting a solid kickflip flick.
The board flies away from you: Try to stay centered over the board and jump with it.
This tutorial will help you nail the Frontside Flip:
Video Tutorial
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Now it's time to practice! Remember: consistency is the key to success.