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Inward Heelflip Problems | How to Inward Heel Better

Skate Vibes3:04

Inward Heelflip Problems | How to Inward Heel Better by Skate Vibes is a skateboarding tutorial for the Inward Heelflip. A problem-focused tutorial targeting the most common flick error (flicking upward and too far out) and advising to flick downward and forward instead, with front foot in a heelflip position and back foot anchoring in a frontside-shove position.

What this video teaches

A problem-focused tutorial targeting the most common flick error (flicking upward and too far out) and advising to flick downward and forward instead, with front foot in a heelflip position and back foot anchoring in a frontside-shove position.

Key tips

  • Front foot in heelflip position; back foot in a frontside-shove position so the board has room to flip in the air.
  • Common error: flicking upward and outward too much into the air. Correct by flicking downward and more in front of you.
  • The back foot acts primarily as an anchor for the landing; the front foot drives the flip and rotation.
  • Catch the trick with the front foot because that is the side where the board is flipping toward.
  • Use a one-foot landing drill to practice the flick direction before committing to both feet.
  • Jump slightly forward rather than straight up to keep your body over the board as it completes the rotation.

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Inward Heelflip

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