How to Heelflip - Beginner Skateboard Tricks Tutorial (Slow Motion)

What this video teaches

A thorough beginner-focused breakdown covering what sets the heelflip apart from the kickflip, then walking through pop, flick mechanics, and the hangtime phase that most tutorials skip, with slow-motion footage throughout.

Key tips

• 1Front foot starts in a near-ollie position, shifted only slightly outward toward the heel side, not hanging far off the board
• 2Back foot sits at the center of the tail for maximum pop, not pushed to the heel edge
• 3Pop the board fully before you flick: trying to pop and flick simultaneously is the number one mistake beginners make
• 4Flick outward off the nose with the pinky-toe area of the foot, not the heel itself, then follow through with the heel
• 5After flicking, extend the front leg enough to clear the path so it does not interrupt the board's rotation
• 6Once the board is upside down, actively pull the front foot back above the board while keeping the back foot hovering over it
• 7Jump high enough to give the board a full rotation before your feet come back down
• 8Land with both feet covering the bolts and bend your knees to absorb impact

Summarized from the video transcript.