Inward Heelflip

Difficulty Level: AdvancedCenter

The Mind-Bending Flip

An Inward Heelflip combines a backside pop shove-it with a heelflip. The board appears to wrap around the front foot in a unique, "inward" motion, making it a visually impressive and technical trick.

Skateboarder performing an Inward Heelflip
Prerequisite:

Backside Pop Shove-it and Heelflip

🎯 Twist and Flip

Mastering the Inward Heelflip showcases a high degree of board control and finesse. It is a challenging trick that will definitely turn heads at the skatepark.

👟 Foot Positioning

1. Front Foot Position

Your front foot should be angled slightly, with your toes hanging off the edge, similar to a heelflip but maybe a bit more centered.


2. Back Foot Position

Your back foot is in the pocket of the tail, ready to scoop for the backside shove-it motion.

📈 Detailed Inward Heelflip Execution

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1

Pop and Scoop

Pop the tail and scoop the board with your back foot in a backside shove-it motion.

2

Flick

Flick your front foot off the edge to initiate the heelflip.

3

Catch and Land

Catch the board with your back foot and guide it to the ground for a clean landing.

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Golden Tip!

Focus on the scoop and flick timing to ensure the board flips and rotates correctly.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

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Not scooping hard enough with the back foot.

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Improper flick causing the board to under-rotate.

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Failing to catch the board cleanly with the back foot.

Watch the video tutorial to master the Inward Heelflip!

Video Tutorial

Credits: Video Creator

Watch on YouTube

🏆 Congratulations! You made it to the end!

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