Inward Heelflip
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.
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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Pop and Scoop
Pop the tail and scoop the board with your back foot in a backside shove-it motion.
Flick
Flick your front foot off the edge to initiate the heelflip.
Catch and Land
Catch the board with your back foot and guide it to the ground for a clean landing.
Golden Tip!
Focus on the scoop and flick timing to ensure the board flips and rotates correctly.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
Not scooping hard enough with the back foot.
Improper flick causing the board to under-rotate.
Failing to catch the board cleanly with the back foot.
Watch the video tutorial to master the Inward Heelflip!
Video Tutorial
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Watch on YouTube →🏆 Congratulations! You made it to the end!
Now it's time to practice! Remember: consistency is the key to success.