How To: KICKFLIP | Kickflip Tutorial by Tom's Tutorials is a skateboarding tutorial for the Kickflip. Tom Rohrer's step-by-step breakdown that stresses proper weight distribution before the pop, the specific 'pocket' on the nose to flick toward, and the value of sitting on something to practice the flick motion before trying it standing.
What this video teaches
Tom Rohrer's step-by-step breakdown that stresses proper weight distribution before the pop, the specific 'pocket' on the nose to flick toward, and the value of sitting on something to practice the flick motion before trying it standing.
Key tips
1Back foot in the center of the tail, not hanging off either edge, all weight centered for a clean pop
2Front foot hangs off the toeside edge slightly more than an ollie to give room for the flick motion
3Bend as deep as possible before popping; without that weight loading you will not generate enough height or flip power
4Shift most weight to the back foot just before popping, mirroring ollie mechanics
5Turn the front foot inward so the toe edge engages the grip and flicks off, not the flat of the foot
6Aim the flick toward the front pocket of the nose, that small concave corner near the nose tip
7Delay the flick slightly: pop first, rise an inch or two off the ground, then flick; doing both at once rockets the board
8Sit on a ledge and practice the flick motion in isolation before attempting it while jumping, to build ankle muscle memory