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How to frontside 180 for beginners | Daily Skateboard Lessons Day 13

ByMeg

Channel: Trick Dojo
Published: 2026-02-09T02:01:56Z
Playlist: TD Lv2 — Flat Progression

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Heelflips don’t have to feel complicated. Strip away the overthinking and focus on the one thing that matters: the flick. This tutorial breaks it down into steps you can actually control, starting from a standing practice position before rolling.

Who This Video Helps

You’ve watched heelflip attempts feel chaotic or watched the board die mid-flip. Maybe kickflips came easier and heelflips are frustrating. This approach is for people who need the basics locked in before adding speed and height.

What To Watch Closely

  • Foot Position at Setup. Your back foot sits on that heel edge corner, but not hanging off the tail. There’s a sweet spot where you have contact but room to flick—notice exactly where in the video.
  • The Flick Timing. The flick happens as you pop, not before or after. It’s one motion: pop and scoop outward together. Watch the timing relationship between the snap and the board’s rotation.
  • Head and Eyes. Notice the skater isn’t looking down at their feet. They’re tracking the board in their peripheral vision while keeping their head level. This is the easiest way to catch consistently.

Common Mistakes

  • Heel Flicks That Slide Instead Of Snap. If the board spins slowly or inconsistently, you’re probably dragging your heel rather than snapping it off the edge. It should feel sudden and crisp.
  • Body Rotation. Some people twist their shoulders during the flick, which throws off balance. Keep your core stable and let your foot do the work.

Try This Drill

Practice five stationary heelflips where you’re standing in place. Get the flick and catch feeling right before you roll. Then do five rolling heelflips at a comfortable pace. Alternate between these two drills to build confidence on both fronts.

Dojo Note

Easy doesn’t mean wrong. A lot of skaters think they need to flip the board harder to make progress, but heelflips respond better to precision than power. The board will spin fine with a good snap from the right spot. Your job is learning where that spot is and how to find it every time, not throwing harder flicks.

What To Learn Next

As heelflips become muscle memory, progress toward varial flips and then hardflips. Both build directly on the heelflip foundation.

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