Backwards Rolling

Rolling backwards, which riders call fakie. You push your heels out and pull them back in, tracing lemon shapes on the ground, while you look over one shoulder to see where you are going.

1. Start

   Stand with toes turned in and heels turned out, knees bent.

   CuePigeon toes

2. Push

   Press your heels apart so you start rolling backwards.

   CueHeels out

3. Squeeze

   Pull your heels back together to finish the lemon shape.

   CueDraw a lemon

4. Look

   Turn your head over one shoulder to see the path behind.

   CueEyes behind

1. IfLeaning forward over your toes.
   ThenKeep your weight over the middle of the skates with knees bent.
2. IfNever looking behind you.
   ThenTurn your head over one shoulder every few pushes and keep it there.
3. IfSkates spreading too wide.
   ThenSqueeze the heels back in before the skates get further than shoulder width.