i really want to throw this trick into my arsenal for a skate contest coming up but i have no idea how to do it, help please
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Dude if your a regular sk8r, take your right hand, grab the middle of the board, quickly take your left foot off the board, place it on the ground, keep your right foot on the board and don't let it go with your hand, pivot a 180 on your left foot, push off the left foot and land fakie.If your goofy, sorry, just do the opposite of what I said. Aloha!
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ok i have been skating for 8 years im going pro you just put a little weight on the  back and then quickly slide your foot to the top it takes practice but once you get it it is a breez good luck o and by the way wear a butt pad lol.
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I saw a thing on TransWorld Skateboarding Magazine, and Ryan Sheckler says how to set up with your front foot; it should be a few inches from the back bolts of the front truck, get a good amount of speed, smash the tail into the ground and do the highest ninja kick you can, let the board flip under you, catch w/ your feet or hand, keep it the catch (unless you are grabbing it, release it after catching it) and land.\n\nI don't know it sounds pretty retarded ;)
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1) Push at a comfortable speed, remember the faster you go the better the pop. \n2) Place your front foot near the middle of your board, about two inches under your bolts. Put your back foot on the rear of the skate board. \n3) Squat, so you can spring yourself up. \n4) Kick your back foot down so you can pop as you jump up, your front foot should rub upward on your griptape (rough part). \n5) Make sure you tuck your knees to your chest, picking up your back foot as well to level the board at a good height. REMEMBER you are jumping forward. \n6) Then come down comfortably, both feet on the board. It will look better if both your feet are over the bolts as well as lessen the stress of impact \n7) Finally bend your legs as you touch down to give it that smooth style and roll away stocked.
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You've got to drag you stick behind you and scoop it up using the flex of your stick to pick up the puck., roll your wrists to kep it on your stick,  Then of course you spin.\n\nIt's easier to do it with a composite stick, wood sticks don't have as much flex to them. Using a sharp blade helps too.
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easy lol..... jk it takes much practice and dedication.... it could even take the rest of your life....jk\n\ntry it on some carpet or grass at first, what you need to do is bend down and when you want to jump up with the board you have to jump with the foot that is on the tail first and let the nose rise up, now with your front foot thats not on the tail you slide your foot foward and bring your back foot thats is on the tail up, this is going to level the board out while connected to your feet.\n\nif that made no sence get a skatevideo and watch, you can also get a video that was made for beginer skaters that has pros show you how they do ther tricks
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Lots of good suggestions made so far. Skating with weights is a great one..it really helps you feel lighter and quicker. All leg excerises are good, speed starts with your burst and you need leg strength to have burst. \n  To improve stick handling the biggest trick is to get a shorter stick. Most players who struggle with stick handling often have too long a stick. If you cut your stick now with skates on to your nose try cutting it to your chin. If you use a shorter stick it may also help with some speed as it will get you a little lower in your skating position.\n  Last there is NO substitute for practice! Listen to the best players around you and the pro's and the common theme you will hear is how hard they work at their game. Dont go through the motions when practicing...keep your focus and practice like it is the end of the game and you need a goal. And practice specific skills during each practice, dont hop around doing a little of this-a little of that.\n Good luck...and remember skate with your head up!
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first, buy all your equipment so you don't get hurt. then, try to stand up on your skateboard before you try any tricks. try yor best and slowly begin doing tricks.good luck and put all your heart into it.
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You have to be really patient, because it takes months to even learn the basic tricks well.  Basically, one of the easiest tricks is the "manual," where you tilt the front part of the board up while you skate (you could also do it with the back part of the board).  You can use a manual to turn around while skating.  Also you can do a trick (I think it's called "a pop-shove-it") where you basically spin the board 180 degrees from under you without your body actually moving in a different direction.  One more trick is the "ollie," which is basically a jump trick.  It's complex to explain, but you basically slam the back of the board down and shift the front foot forward while you raise your back foot and move that foot forward as well.\n\nBasically, if you're completely new at skateboarding, try skating around, increasing your speed, turning, and generally balancing well before you try any tricks.  These tricks should be started when you're still (i.e. not moving forward) and gradually you should be able to do them while moving slowly.\n\nTry http://www.skateboard.com/ for some trick tips and videos.
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Take a board, something like a 2 foot long 2" by 4".  Hold it along side of your knee so that an even amount is above and below the knee jooint.  Now nail that mother to the side of your leg.  Instant roboknee.
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Step 1:put your back foot at the tail of the board and your front foot a little bit behind the front bolts.\nStep 2:snap the tail back and jump at the same time and pop your front foot up and slide it forward.\nStep 3: level your feet out and land.
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1.  You need to be able to ollie 1st.\n2.  Place your front foot on the side of the board below the truck blots.\n3.  Do a normal ollie.\n4.  after the tail clicks on the ground & you are airborne - kick you front foot straight down & out just a little.\n5.  The board should flip and you need to have your feet spaced apart ready to land.\n6.  Land it.\n7.  Practice, Practice, Practice & Patience.
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Well . . . first, get a really good handheld video camera. Find a few places to skate Then the best way is to tape your friends naturally. You get problems if you start controlling moves. You'll be amazed of the stuff you get when you let your skating flow. It may take hours of filming. When you get enough of what you want, use a computer program, like MovieMaker, and put it all together. Be careful. :)
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Well, go to the side of the rink, and try skating there.  It's easier.  then try so straighten your legs, and pretend you're on a tightrope.  keep the blades straight.  If that still doesn't work, try changing ice skates.  It may be that the skates are too worn out.  That always happens.
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to Kickflip on a Skateboard\nStep-By-Step\n\nFrom Steve Cave,\nYour Guide to Skateboarding.\nFREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!\nStep 10 - Troubleshooting\n\nPhotographer: Michael Andrus\n<< Previous | NextSponsored Links\nOllie faster\nBalance board helps you ollie and jump sooner!\ngopivit.com\n\nHottest Skateboards\nCheck Out Hottest & Coolest Boards Top Name Brands At Super Prices!\nBuySkateboards.com\n\nGreat Skateboard Stuff\nDirtbag shirts, hats, belts, pants Daily contents. Lots of Music.\nwww.SpencersOnline.com\nKickflips are tricky tricks, and there are plenty of potential problems you can run into. Here's some common problems:\n\nCredit Carding\nThis is where the board flips vertically, and hits you in the groin. That might happen, and it hurts a lot. Just lay on the ground and moan for a while, get up and walk around, and try again. Try to keep the board spinning only on the vertical axis (nose to tail). \nPartial Flip\nWhen you kickflip, the skateboard doesn't flip all the way over. That's all right - focus on landing with both feet, even if your board is upside down. Next time try to flick the board harder. Make sure you are flipping off of the edge of the nose. Flick the skateboard out and down, not just down. Otherwise, your foot will keep the skateboard from spinning.\n\nChickenfoot\nThis is where you pop up into the air, but when you land, for some reason one of your feet always seems to land on the ground. The most common reason for this is that you don’t feel safe, and you are pulling one foot out to catch yourself. You might not even be aware of it. Try to be aware that you are catching yourself, and just stop doing it. If that doesn't work, then you can see which foot stays on the board, and next time focus on keeping that foot on and let the other foot come off. Then, try both.\nVisit the skate forum for more advice.\n\nKickflip Setup\nStep 2 - Stance\nStep 3 - The Pop\nStep 4 - The Flick\nStep 5 - The Nose\nStep 6 - Get Out of the Way\nStep 7 - Stay Level During Flip\nStep 8 - Catch the Skateboard\nStep 9 - Land and Roll Away\nStep 10 - Troubleshooting
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Yeah, here's a trick take the skateboard, and go crazy on it with an Axe.\n\nThen, throw a blanket over it and say: siska boom dada ratta dum cluck mofo\n\nIt should be back to normal after that.  It's a good trick
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When i was little and got my first skateboard for christmas, i could not stand up and push so i would get on my knees and push around and steer.  I don't think you need to do this.\n\nI would find a parking lot that maybe has some minor hills and just start to experiment.  You need to figure out what feels comfortable to you, are you regular or goofy footed?  Do you like your foot towards the front of the skateboard or to the back? (you have more control if you place your foot toward the front).\n\nAlso try to tick tac, thats when you push on the tail and bring the front of the board to the left and right.  This can help you gain momentum and is a good way to learn control.  Remember that girls have a lower center of balance so use this to your advantage and bend your knees and try to feel the contour of the board and the concrete.  Don't fight the board and be patient.\n\nSlowly learn the basics until you feel comfortable enough to go fast and ollie.\n\nYou might ask a friend of yours that skates to show you some stuff, its easier if someone is there to guide you through this learning stage.\n\nIf you fall you must not give up...