Why pop shove-its flip and how to avoid it. Is that REALLY because of your foot placement?
whythetrick3 skaters recommend it · 4 mentions, 2022 to 2024
15K views · 4 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner
whythetrick explains why pop shove-its start to flip, and why the flip goes toward kickflip or heelflip spin. Uses 3D models to study how the trick is built, not how to land it.
Why skaters like it
Linked in r/NewSkaters threads when a pop shove-it keeps flipping or catching toes. Explains mechanics behind the problem.
“He goes over issues that people face and the mechanics of the shove it. Your issue may be how you move your weight around.”
u/FiveSkyez
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What skaters said on Reddit
Agreed with the recommendation to switch to skate shoes. After that, check this out: [VIDEO]
There's different reasons [VIDEO] this video might help you
Not an expert, yet I would recommend these videos by *why the trick*. [here [VIDEO]] & [here2 [VIDEO]] He goes over issues that people face and the mechanics of the shove it. Your issue may be how you move your weight around.