How To: Backside 180
How To: Backside 180 by VLSkate is a skateboarding tutorial for the Backside 180. VLSkate's 8-minute breakdown covers both the full-rotation and pivot-revert methods for the backside 180, explaining that different approaches work for different skaters.
What this video teaches
VLSkate's 8-minute breakdown covers both the full-rotation and pivot-revert methods for the backside 180, explaining that different approaches work for different skaters. The core instruction is to understand back-foot pocket placement to generate a backside scoop, practice the scoop motion with one foot on the board before combining it with the ollie, and focus on winding and unwinding the shoulders rather than forcing the feet to turn.
Key tips
- Two valid methods: fully rotating in the air vs landing on the front trucks and pivoting revert; choose based on what clicks for you
- Back foot moves slightly into the tail pocket (not the very tip) to produce a natural backside scoop motion
- Practice the scoop alone first: stand with only the back foot on the tail, pop, and scoop it backside to build that isolated motion
- Wind the shoulders backside before the pop so the hips and feet follow naturally; do not try to kick the board around with the feet independently
- Learn backside 180 reverts on flat ground to get comfortable with the winding and unwinding shoulder mechanic before committing to full rotations
Summarized from the video transcript.
Teaches
Backside 180