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Freestyle Tricktip 6: Walk the Dog

Freestyle Tricktips3 skaters recommend it · 4 mentions, 2021 to 2025
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40K views · 8 years ago · Tutorial · Intermediate

Freestyle Tricktips episode 6 teaches walk the dog, a freestyle footwork trick dating to the 1970s. Features Mike Osterman (Mosti) with a breakdown of the pivot and foot motion.

Why skaters like it

Redditors send it to newer skaters wanting a stationary footwork challenge. Often listed alongside endovers as a good foundation for freestyle.

“I'd suggest some soft wheels that can roll well on whatever terrain you have. Then start with this move, endovers [VIDEO] move onto walk the dogs …”

u/Dreadking_Rathalos · Full comment

What skaters said on Reddit

u/freef2021 · 4 points

Yeah. A common footwork trick [VIDEO] involves pivoting on the center of the deck. Its a little easier (and easier on your shoes) with the griptape either sanded down or removed.

u/Sk8day2022 · 2 points

Was it a walk the dog? [VIDEO]

u/Dreadking_Rathalos2025 · 1 points

I'd suggest some soft wheels that can roll well on whatever terrain you have. Then start with this move, endovers [VIDEO] move onto walk the dogs [VIDEO] fingerflips can also be stationary [VIDEO] good foundation

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