Can you do it?

The lowdown

Lift the nose and swing it left, then right, over and over. Each swing pushes you along, so you build speed without ever putting a foot down.

Fun fact

It is a way of getting moving and a warm-up drill at the same time. Skaters still do it thirty years in.

Tips

Small swings and a quick rhythm. Weight over the back foot, eyes up the path rather than down at the board.

Why it isn't working4 common mistakes

Swinging the nose too far each way. Keep each swing to about a quarter turn so the next one comes quickly.
Pausing between swings. Set the nose down and lift it again straight away, like tapping a foot.
Arms hanging still. Swing your arms with the board; they are what carries the rhythm.
Leaning back behind the tail. Stay stacked over the back truck, not behind it, or the nose lifts too much.

What you need

Skateboard, helmet, and pads for any transition

The road to it2 steps

The road to it

Kick Turn
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Where to practise

Flat tricks want smooth flat ground. find spots with flat near you →

Where it sits

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Flat tricks at Rookie on skateboard

In the skateboard library

Rookie

Difficulty 1 of 5

Why it's Rookie: Still Rookie: it is the kick turn repeated, and the board never leaves the ground. What is new is the rhythm, and a missed swing costs you speed, not a fall.

Same trick, other sports1 other sport

Same trick, other sports

On aScooterthis is theTic Tac

Tic Tac