Full Cab (Caballerial)

Difficulty Level: IntermediateTail

A full 360 backside ollie from fakie.

The Caballerial, or Full Cab, is a fakie backside 360 ollie. It is a highly respected and stylish trick invented by Steve Caballero. It requires significant board control and body rotation.

Skateboarder performing a Full Cab
Prerequisite:

Half Cab, Fakie Backside 360 (pivot)

🎯 Go for the full rotation!

Mastering the Full Cab demonstrates a high level of skateboarding skill and opens up many advanced trick possibilities.

👟 Foot Positioning

1. Front Foot Position

Your front foot is in the middle of the board, similar to a Half Cab.


2. Back Foot Position

Your back foot is on the tail, ready for a powerful fakie ollie pop.

📈 Detailed Full Cab Execution

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1

Roll Fakie

Start rolling backwards with a good amount of speed.

2

Wind Up and Pop

Wind up your shoulders and arms significantly in the frontside direction, then pop a strong fakie ollie.

3

Rotate

Unwind your body powerfully, leading with your head and shoulders to complete the full 360-degree rotation. Keep the board under your feet.

4

Land

Spot your landing, land on the bolts, and roll away fakie.

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Golden Tip!

This trick is all about the wind-up and the explosive release of energy. Use your arms to help generate the spin.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

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Only rotating 180 or 270 degrees: You need more speed and a more powerful wind-up and pop.

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Losing the board mid-air: Try to keep your feet above the board and stay compact.

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Landing and spinning out: Land with your weight centered and absorb the impact.

This tutorial breaks down the legendary Caballerial:

Video Tutorial

Credits: SkateHacks

Watch on YouTube

🏆 Congratulations! You made it to the end!

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