How to Kickflip - An In-depth Analysis and Practice Method

The kickflip has been *shockingly* difficult to learn. Maybe it’s because I’m 31, or maybe it’s because I’ve never been super flexible, but really, I think it’s mostly that this trick is waaay more complex than it looks from the outside. I have felt like I might never get it, so many times, but it also kept feeling so close. Back in August, I finally got some kickflips while holding onto a waist-height rail, and thou

Check this out: [VIDEO] The best in-depth kickflip breakdown I've ever watched.

Like others have said, the biggest thing you need to work on first is actually jumping. Practice knee tuck jumps off the board, then on the board, then on the board in ollie foot position, then add a pop, then add the slide/kick. Gradual steps, lots of practice. These videos helped (and continue to help) me: [VIDEO] [VIDEO]

sarah park-mattot has a super in depth video about kickflips and a 5 step practice method that i used that really helped me get mine down when i was struggling here’s the link: [VIDEO]