4 Essential Backwards To Forwards Roller Skating Techniques

Hi Skaters, this is a really important skill to help level up your skating. If you're skating backwards and get into trouble knowing how to turn forwards again can really help you out of jam. Have fun and as always keep safe.
Happy Rolling
Katie xx
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - Required Skills
1:08 - Arm Position
1:20 - Two Foot Toe Heel Turn
2:36 - Toe Stop Turn
3:50 - Heel Heel Manual Turn
4:00 - One Foot Turn
5:45 - Intermediate Linking Steps
6:05 - Both Directions!
6:54 - Bye Bye
7:13 - Outtakes
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[@lcarrera3142]

OH MY GOD Backward transition finally unlocked!!! All thanks to your outstanding instruction. Thank you so much!

[@Skatie]

Brilliant! Well done x 😎🤩🤩

[@cazindominique]

I started quad skating at 45 and your videos are a great help to me. Everything is done with humor and simplicity. It's absolutely perfect :) Thank you very much!! I just hope to see you continue for a long time.

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[@LunescentLutra]

I started to skate on September 2021 and your channel is really the best ! The explanations are so clear and are working ! I hope you will continue giving us your tips ! I have been progressing so much, so thank you !!! And the quality of the vids is just awesome. Love from France ❤️

[@Skatie]

That’s such a wonderful comment thank you so much and I’m so glad the videos have been helping you

[@neehadbaharuddin3106]

I totally agree! I love Skatie's videos the most

[@rollergirl5356]

Thanks!

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much. That’s so generous and really appreciated. Katie xx

[@gingiyee9767]

You make it look so easy❣️

[@Skatie]

Thank you xxx ⭐️😎🛼🤩

[@marshemellowhaggywaggy7833]

I did not know how to do it but i learned from you❤

[@firefeethok_tui2355]

Your videos are very good. I love that their instructional the cameras on your feet where we can see what you’re doing and you give instructions about shoulders and hips. Thank you very much

[@Skatie]

Thank you xx 💕👍🛼

[@jaquelinew9156]

Brilliant thankyou ❤

[@Skatie]

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[@TanjaRobbie]

Everything looks so easy when you show it. You helped me very much in my first skatings in 45th year.

[@Skatie]

Thank you. So glad the videos are helping you x ⭐️💕🛼

[@inlineskatesandhybridbikes1110]

Good teaching, great coach~~👏👍

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much 👍🛼💕

[@Aldtarot1]

Beautiful transitions! Thank you.

[@Skatie]

Thank you 🛼👍💕

[@jogifford8246]

Thanks Katie! I love how you teach xxx

[@Skatie]

Thank you 💕👍

[@hogskins3043]

Wow, that was so smooth. I love it

[@Skatie]

It’s a really nice move. The rise and fall looks so nice.

[@user-fu8nj7ls4v]

Thank you very much! This is a very useful video, you explain everything so clearly! I can't wait to try it all as soon as possible.))

[@Skatie]

Thank you x. Have fun

[@zuicahernandez4774]

Your videos are helping me a lot thanks !!!

[@Skatie]

That’s so nice to hear. Thank you 💕🛼👋

[@littlemissmakeup87]

Your videos are so helpful thankyou so much

[@Skatie]

Oh thank you, what a lovely comment. 🛼💕

[@blehyk299]

I feel so happy right now. I'm in love with all of your videos. When i followed you first you just had 600 followers. And look at yourself now... You are shining. You helped me sooo much❤️. I really really love rollerskating im in love with it. It just fells like you are flying🦋. I hope you see this comment and i made you smile...✨. Thanks for everything 💜

[@Skatie]

💕 🦋 what an amazing comment. Thank you so much. You have definitely made me smile. 😊

[@blehyk299]

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[@rollergirl5356]

12:06 My shoulders should follow the line of the circle? The body turns like a corkscrew…shoulders, hips, then feet! I imagine the edge! However, the shoulders stay with the edge. What happens when I turn from front to back, I was turning onto a flat. Now I imagine the my arms are tracing the line by bringing my shoulder to face an arc. Question. I keep my speed from front to back. Back to front has been a struggle. Figure practice paid off. But your video is priceless. I would love to see a video on the use of the shoulders and trunk. Thx. Have a lovely day.

[@Skatie]

Love the idea of a corkscrew rotating! Brilliant!! Think of the back to front as a t-push and use those two inside wheels to get a good push. Sounds like you’re doing amazing! Well done ⭐️💕🛼🏆

[@ReyRey_8]

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[@Skatie]

💕🤩😎

[@sk8er.panda.on.wheels]

as always very nice video !! can you also make one like this for a 3 turn backwards to forwards? I am still struggling with those ? One I day I love to be able to do travellings . but I am not there yet !

[@Skatie]

Thank you. If you practice the turns in this video but lift the supporting foot then that will be 3 turns backwards to forwards.

[@Lena-xz1xw]

This video does a really good job at explaining the basics. Do you have any suggestions how to turn from backwards to forwards while skating at faster speeds?

[@Skatie]

This should work at all speeds but you just need to be very sure footed as at speed a slightly misplaced foot will definitely be more of a problem. You could also try flicking round with both feet on either the front or back trucks. That’s a nice one at speed that I use a lot.

[@luablau]

Gotta try it!!! Is the video showing from easier to harder? Specially the first two: easier without the toe stop? Forwards to backwards came easily to me, but backwards to forwards... I always have to stop, turn and then start again.

[@Skatie]

I don’t think I’ve put them in any particular order. Some may come easier than others. You can do it! Have fun and take your time. 💕⭐️🛼🛼

[@corykhatemi4600]

My absolute dream is to be one of those people at the rink going a normal forwards speed and go backwards and forwards transition without losing balance or being afraid of falling

[@Skatie]

You’ll get there. Lots of practice and patience. You’ll be the envy of the rink 😀⭐️🛼💕

[@2412alexandra]

In the last one where the foot is lifted up, is that the back or the front foot you're lifting? Thanks 🙏

[@Kornkitt3n]

back to forwards is sooooo hard!! ive been practicing consistently for a couple months now, one of my skate mates picked it up in a few hours😩

[@Skatie]

I think some things can click easier with some people the others. You may find there are others skills that feel much more natural to you. X. You can do this x 💕💕⭐️⭐️

[@Kornkitt3n]

​@@Skatie i did it!! after almost a year of practicing, something finally clicked. so happy🥹🥹

[@lbmrnt]

I learned to skate because of you. Please do the backward thing next, i know how to backwards but i wanna know how you do it and not lift your feet up/stomp

[@Skatie]

That’s fantastic that my videos have helped you. 💕 Have you checked out the backwards video?

[@lbmrnt]

@@Skatie oh my gosh, yeah! I totally forgot that i’ve watched that one already last month, cause i said i can’t do it yet.. now it’s time for me to learn it🤗 thank you so much!!❤️

[@tracyheath6076]

At 5:09, would this execution of movement be the same as an outward Mohawk? ( you would bring that free foot back to the tracing foot then push off?) I think this maybe why I am struggling on the Collegiate. I am landing that foot too far away to be able to put weight on it to push off. I hope I explained that correctly. Does this make sense what I am asking?

[@Skatie]

Yes 100% correct. If the foot goes down forwards too far from the skating foot the weight will be too much between the two feet. Definitely bring it back to the heel first. One of my favourite dances, despite having to go straight into the cross rolls. It has a beautiful flow to it.

[@mnkypushinbutins]

A question kind of unrelated to backwards skating. I have a pair of Riedell Dart speed skates and I have indoor wheels. I want to skate outdoors and I'm not sure what kind of wheels to use for them. Do you have any recommendations?

[@Skatie]

As long as the wheels are soft so around a 78a - 85a. Bigger wheels are also good outside as they give the kingpin better ground clearance. So around a 60mm

[@mnkypushinbutins]

@@Skatie thank you Katie! I wasn't sure what I should use.

[@Harleywayne]

I was being nosey and I can recommend a really awesome outdoor wheel. Look into Atom Pulse wheels 65mm 78A. I’ve had no problems with them scraping the screws hold the boot to the plate…and I ride my trucks loose. A second runner up would be Radar Energy wheels with the same specs. Skate Free Skate Fam! 🛼

[@artistalisonwinfield-burns4455]

Did you ever notice that Moxy skates are hugely heavy and for small girls with delicate ankles, the Moxies are a death trap?

[@Skatie]

I have never worn a moxi skate so I cannot comment unfortunately. Skates in general are pretty heavy and beginner skates tend to be heavy compared to more professional skates.

[@merythsmirnoff6263]

Hi! I just get my roller skates and I’m so lost 😞 have no space no practice and my house is really small 😔 some advice?

[@Skatie]

I do have a couple of videos which are suitable for small space practice. Do you have any where in your house / apartment you could practice?

[@merythsmirnoff6263]

@@Skatie yes! i can use the kids room, its small but i think it may work :D

[@emiwiaffxiv776]

My wheels feel way too grippy for some of those 😭

[@Skatie]

Grippy wheels can make it harder to turn.

[@lsalovesNcelebrates]

If only I could get this 🛼⌛️

[@Skatie]

It’s not easy. Think about looking where you want to go, the body will follow.