Backwards Roller Skating - The Complete Beginners Guide To Roller Skating Backwards

[@eduardoses]

Thanks a lot for all the information. I must also say that it's nice to watch your videos: crisp image, very good sound, nice background music, good transitions between the chapters: good work!

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much! My husband puts in a lot of work on the editing. He’ll be so proud to hear this. Thank you.

[@RossGordonMusic]

I agree! Your videos have been invaluable as my partner and I are learning to skate!

[@glamglam8347]

You are a great teacher. I really like how you start small and then build it up into the skill. Your in between tips are very informative and helpful . Like I can't tell you how many skating tutorials I've seen where the person rambles or says "you just do it like this". Subbed

[@Skatie]

Thank you. That’s really kind. I know what you mean. It’s hard to see where my weight etc is so I always try to make it really clear what I’m doing.

[@AzureSkyy-q5n]

So true- your videos are precise and I’m able to replicate the moves with ease.

[@blackitaly131313]

I'm a new skater. You make this look so graceful and easy! And when I try I look like a new born giraffe lol

[@Skatie]

🦒 everyone goes through that stage too! Keep going. You’ll be a graceful 🦢 soon.

[@addherre6218]

I'm a new roller-skater and I want to thank you so much for your tutorials. My former coach did not give me tips nor explained how to skate the way you do. I learned more from you than from him. Thank you!

[@Skatie]

I’m sorry you had a bad experience but I’m so glad you’ve stuck with it. Have lots of fun 🛼⭐️💕

[@allimcmannequin]

the videography for your channel is seriously the best quality, it makes your tutorials soooo pleasant and easy to watch and understand

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much. My hubby does all the hard work editing and filming. He’ll really appreciate your comment ❤️

[@licksnkicks1166]

Excellent info Katie. Lifting my heels is the key. I owe you so much Katie. Love your tutorials. You are so sweet and kind AND down to earth.

[@julieanastasoff4354]

I really like how you added where to push from the inside on your video. This is probably the ONLY video out there that tells this! Very helpful for people trying to learn backwards skating. You should do a forward skating video showing the same thing and that would be the only one in existence. I as a new skater looked and looked for info like that and could never find it until you helped me out and answered my question in one of your videos. The weight and how to push is one of the most important things in skating but never added in videos for some strange reason. Thank you so much you have some of the BEST videos around! Hugs to you!

[@Skatie]

Thank you. That’s really kind. I try to say where the weight goes as it can be hard to see from just watching. I have a forward video too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ-8fKprfLaNjKM

[@julieanastasoff4354]

Thank you so much! I don’t know how I missed that!

[@kyahibbetson8169]

I absolutely love your enthusiasm! I can genuinely tell that you love to skate and it always makes me super excited to go outside and learn new tricks! I’ve already gotten so much better thanks to you! ❤️

[@Skatie]

Thank you. You’re right, skating makes me so happy. I love it. I’m so glad you’ve been learning from my videos. Enjoy your skating journey xx

[@jeremyhill1773]

Omg Katie! So happy I've found your channel - new subscriber 😁 No-one has ever demo'd & explained the back pulls for me. You make it look so easy - This is definitely one of those 'secret' moves that you unlock on your skate-journey or maybe I'm just really overthinking it 🤣 More practice required before I nail this 🛼🛼 Love your content & your husband is doing a fantastic job filming you too! Now we just need some more dry days in the UK 😉

[@Skatie]

I feel you 🌧 😆. Typical British summer. Thank you for your kind comments. Really glad it helped. Sometimes a different way of looking at things makes everything click into place. Keep practicing you’ll get it. 🛼

[@dave_dave]

I love wearing my denim button up, when I go to the local rink. It gives me a sort of a confidence booster. It helps do these sorts of skating patterns, with confidence. Plus, I like to stand out. I usually throw on a headband, a pair of sweats and again, my denim button up. I don't close the shirt though, I leave it unbuttoned and I'll wear a t shirt with a logo or writing on it. I also roll up the sleeves on the denim button up, to just above my elbows. It makes people look and it's quite comfortable and fitting to the occasion. It does help with skating, because I know I look good.

[@Skatie]

It’s all about finding your groove! Keep rolling 😎🛼💕⭐️

[@tylerthomas4384]

Thanks for all these helpful videos, Katie. I'm not a beginner but haven't skated in about 17 years - I'm picking it up again though as I've found out there's a rink nearby. You can really see how passionate you are about it all; it makes watching your videos a real pleasure. Take care x

[@happyfingers1918]

Thank you so much. I really like how you put backward skating into progressive steps. It's easy to follow and I know how much further I need to go.

[@Skatie]

Glad the video has helped you xx 💕🛼😀thank you.

[@nickyhere2017]

Your videos have helped me improve so much. I can skate fowards and now I'm going to start practicing skating backwards with this video 🥰

[@Skatie]

Oh that’s fantastic! Have lots of fun xx 🛼💕⭐️😀

[@Vanessa47912]

Have you learned yet?

[@-SUNSHINE-192]

Love your videos, so well produced and so clear in explanation.👍

[@Skatie]

Thank you x 🛼

[@PebbleInMyPocket]

Love your outakes! Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@Skatie]

😂 thank you!

[@jondal]

Thank you Katie, the Goart the Legend , we don't deserve you.

[@Skatie]

😂 ⭐️ thank you.

[@callen8759]

Many, many moons ago I took a skating class. The objective was to learn how to skate backwards. I’m one of those folks that needs to understand it, not just watch & mimic. Unfortunately, my instructor was not able to explain it to me. I couldn’t figure out backwards propulsion. NOW, I understand. Thank you.

[@Skatie]

That’s fantastic! I’m so glad it’s helped xx

[@ewaterman5716]

Great video.. thanks! Just started skating again at 48.. forgotten how much I love it 🤩

[@Skatie]

It’s addictive isn’t it. I don’t “want” to skate, I NEED to skate!

[@glenstanbury9747]

Well katie im now able to forward and backward skate turn from forwards to back keep my balance on one leg bubbles and cannon ball im really proud of myself at 74yrs old and its all down to your videos love them and your brilliant 😊

[@Skatie]

I’m so proud of you too!! 💕💕💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🛼. So glad the videos have given you the confidence to do this! 🤩🤩

[@glenstanbury9747]

Thank you so much 💓

[@Monkey-Boy2006]

I already know how to do this, but you have some good tips that are new to me. Thank you for this!

[@mcelestin]

The wiggle??? What a difference, THANK YOU!!!!🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@Skatie]

Haha love the wiggle! Have fun 🛼💕😀

[@mcelestin]

Not exaggerating..i was able to practice this move and it has made made a huge difference! This method just clicked with my body/brain. Thanks again and happy skating!

[@acaciamccann4142]

I’m really loving these vids. So easy to understand as a beginner 😊

[@Skatie]

Thank you xx 🛼

[@merimab.4866]

Thanks so much for all these lessons and tips - your videos are simply the best, so clear, so well recorded from the right angle and distance, nicely edited with fun parts, it is joy watching them and learning with you. Thank you!

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much. Glad they’re helping you 🛼💕⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@aveguevara]

Lovely presentation Katie. You're a great teacher. Will be getting wheels on my Harlick boots and the blades removed because ice skating just wasn't my thing.

[@Skatie]

Great idea! Have lots of fun 🛼🛼⭐️😂

[@alacrow]

OMG this helped so much! Thank you! It was so clear, and you gave different ways on how to go backwards. I appreciate this.

[@Skatie]

So glad this helped you x 🛼

[@joy5605]

Loooove the editing it’s really good looking forward to next vid

[@Skatie]

Thank you! 🛼

[@mikelyonstiling]

Watched this video sooooo many times and slowly ‘getting it’. It’s certainly a ‘feeling’ and hopefully the muscle memory or the memory muscle whichever it is, will click 🤷‍♂️

[@Skatie]

That’s so right, it’s that feeling that clicks. Sounds like you’re almost there ⭐️💕🛼😀

[@myacct8304]

The Wiggle unlocked it for me! Thank you!

[@Skatie]

Amazing!! Well done ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Stariana19]

Oh I have so much practicing to do. Thanks for the tutorials. You could call the second snake one you didn’t have a name for, the sidewinder.

[@Skatie]

Love it!!!😍🤩🛼

[@ladyjrider666]

Another great tutorial and relevant for me. Thanks

[@Skatie]

Thank you, have fun skating x 🛼💕⭐️

[@Marita11907]

Thank you so much 💞 This was super helpful. I followed step by step and it worked! I'm so excited 😍😍 A hug from Mexico

[@Skatie]

That’s fantastic!! 🛼 🤗 🇬🇧

[@littlebeeez]

Brilliant video. So well explained! Thanks a lot for breaking it down the way you have. And subscribed! 😎

[@Skatie]

Thank you. 🤩🤩💕

[@corykhatemi4600]

Thank god for you, I love you. So easy to understand you.

[@Skatie]

Oh that’s fantastic glad it’s helping your journey. Happy rolling 🛼💕😀

[@pixiespages5679]

So helpful! I can't wait to try out the wriggle!

[@Skatie]

Have fun 🛼

[@licksnkicks1166]

Katie thank you so much for the drills and building my confidence to be able to do this. I went to a rink this past Friday and was able to transition and skate backwards. It was fun but it was a bit scary. Thanks for the wonderful and complete guidance. You are amazing. ❤🛼🫶🏻

[@peterchow4577]

Great video, thanks Katie

[@Skatie]

Thank you 🛼💕👍

[@watashiwatemtaro]

Always enjoy your videos and your accent ^_^

[@Skatie]

Thank you xx

[@me_oh_Mi]

yup. learned that the painful way yesterday, wrist guards are a must now hehe. thanks for letting me know that my weight has to be on the balls of my feet when moving backward, that's probably why I fell...

[@Skatie]

Ouch. Hope that you were ok xx yes, that could have been the cause of the fall. ⛑

[@lolaf.7410]

I love to watch your video. Thank you for the lesson Katie.

[@Skatie]

You’re welcome. Hope you’re enjoying your skating journey xx

[@EinfachWiga]

Great ways to try out and seeing what suits me :-D Love the way you explain. I am new to skating and you help me a lot🙂 Thank you

[@Skatie]

I’m so glad the videos are helping. Have lots of fun 🛼👍💕

[@littlemissmakeup87]

Very helpful tips thankyou so much

[@Skatie]

💕🛼😀

[@prettypinkmb]

Thank you very much Katie for the useful information 🛼

[@Skatie]

You’re very welcome. I hope it’s helped you on your sharing journey x

[@henkychen]

Very good tutorial

[@Skatie]

Thank you x

[@anarrowgirl1878]

Love & Thanks from Los Angeles

[@Skatie]

You’re welcome x. 🛼

[@KRAPYBARA84]

Hey Skatie! What skates are those and have you ever been to rollercon in America?? Have you done a Q&A? Would love to see that!

[@Skatie]

Hi 👋. I skate on an artistic setup Risport boot and atlas or roll-line plate. I haven’t been to rollercon. We keep saying we need to do a Q&A. It’s on the list of must do videos.

[@Only1WithAnE]

I wish I had somewhere outdoors to skate like you do

[@selene_kittie]

Best one I understand

[@Skatie]

Thank you. 🛼👍

[@addherre6218]

Thanks! 💕

[@Skatie]

Hope you’re having lots of fun on your skating journey. Thank you for the support. 🛼🛼⭐️⭐️💕💕

[@beatekaminski1565]

loving this ❤️

[@Skatie]

Thank you 🛼

[@littlejoe9381]

Thank you.

[@Skatie]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@littlejoe9381]

@@Skatie : I used to skate every weekend in the 80’s and I’m used to the old fashioned quad skates. I plan to get back into skating just for fun. What skates would you suggest for me? 🙂

[@oblivious_prime]

What's funny is that for me, the easiest way for me to stop is the 180 turn around toe stop, which is like how you are stopping in thos video with an extra step. I have such a hard time with plow stops and T stops, but somehow 180's are super easy!

[@Skatie]

Always go with what feels right for you. Sounds like you’ve got it sorted. Well done xx 💕🛼👍

[@juanding9450]

Skatie, your videos are great! Is there any difference in doing bubbles with inline skates vs roller skates? I can skate out but have trouble bringing feet together in the 2nd half of bubble, whether forward or backward bubble, with inline skates (I don't have roller skates)

[@Skatie]

Think about bringing your knees together. It squeezing your thighs together. Don’t go too wide as that makes it harder to come back together again.

[@addherre6218]

Thanks

[@Skatie]

Thank you very much for your support. It’s very appreciated ⭐️⭐️💕💕

[@addherre6218]

@@Skatie You're welcome :)) 🥰🥰

[@Psy_Kyk]

Hi Katie, thanks for the video. What hardness wheels do you use for skating on public paths like that?

[@Skatie]

These are 78a. I use between 78a and 83a outside. The most important thing is the size. Bigger size are better outside. 60-65mm

[@Psy_Kyk]

@@Skatie Thanks Katie. I only have 80a/58mm wheels but they don't seem too far out so fingers crossed.

[@eloinaguerini1394]

Obrigada!! Voce é ótima!!

[@Skatie]

Obrigada! 🛼💕⭐️😀

[@AzureSkyy-q5n]

After 12 days, I’ve learned to stroke skate, slalom, lift my leg, do bubbles and lemons! Today I was able to backwards skate but I was cheating bc I was only able to do a backwards bubble with my right foot. Any tips on how to use both feet?

[@Skatie]

One foot backward bubbles are a great place to start. I have lots of videos on backwards skating. There’s a backwards drills video which will really help with your backwards bubbles I talk about kicking your heels out.

[@TheMarilyn77]

Your skates are absolutely adorable. Which brand or make are they?

[@Skatie]

Thank you. My boots are Risport. 🛼

[@user-xw1ff6xs9b]

I love your tutorials! Do you have any other tips for the backwards bubble? I've been trying for a while and one foot doesn't do anything/doesn't turn. I can do forwards just fine with that foot. Already loosened up the wheels etc.

[@Skatie]

Try working on a one foot bubble with just the leg that won't co-operate forwards and then backwards to get the feel of it. You've got this. xx

[@jemilambi]

Hello, after 45 years, I noticed that the axe's screw tunes the bearing's breaking. What is the setting for skating backwards? Is there some scale? Total free spinning? I have the same style as a walking duck. (but with ice skates too 😟 )

[@Skatie]

It’s best to have the wheels free rolling. Loosen the nut so the wheels roll but not so loose that they have movement up and down the axel.

[@Ipaziamedico]

Thanks! Wonderfull! Please, let us watch how we can do a little jump!!! The most simply jump!! Thank you!

[@Skatie]

Great idea! I definitely need to do a tricks video

[@Ipaziamedico]

@@Skatie Thank's, "Skate", you are very beautiful! We patiently awayt your movie about skate-junping! We are learning with your help! Ciao!

[@Ruby_Mullz]

I’m severely visually impaired and even though I’ve been skating for 10 years, I still can’t backwards skate. My vision is terrible, like beyond glasses fixing it bad, and I don’t trust myself being able to see well enough looking over my shoulder. I want to at least know how to do it even if I don’t do it for the safety of myself and other skaters at my rink XD. Anyways cheers for the tutorials.

[@Skatie]

Can you get someone at the rink to be your spotter ? When we’re skating and chatting we often skate one forwards, one backwards and we spot for the other one. I’ve grabbed many a skaters arm to save them from a backwards crash! 💥

[@minxiao4715]

These videos are helping me out a lot with skating but what’s confusing is adjusting the wheels to be loose… may I ask for advice on how I can adjust them? I tried following tutorials but sometimes they end up too loose or too tight

[@Skatie]

Getting the wheels just right is a bit of trial and error. You want the to be free rolling but not move up and down the axel. Have you seen the bearings video? That explains it.

[@minxiao4715]

@@Skatie ah, I see. Thanks for the reply! I’ll check the video out.

[@josemontalvo4532]

I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for sharing. USA❤loves you❤

[@Skatie]

Thank you 💕🤩🛼⭐️😎

[@CloudsInMyCoffee69]

What skates are you wearing ?

[@unknownlegend2038]

what skates do you wear and if they are expensive are there any good cheaper ones I could get. I'm a kid and I would have to get it with my own money so any advice.

[@Skatie]

Hi. These skates are Risport and roll-line but there are lots of starter skates which are a good price. Rookie artistic are a great beginner skate so are Chaya Melrose elite.

[@JulieHiltbrunner]

In the backwards pull - the outside foot appears to be planted not the inside… Am I wrong?

[@Skatie]

It’s the outside foot on an inside edge that stays still and the inner foot does all the work.

[@alice_mation]

how do you manage to turn your upper body? i keep loosing balance

[@Skatie]

It’s definitely an awkward position. I have a few other videos on backwards and one details how to work with the turning of the body.

[@leahbellissimo5669]

What kind of skates do you have? Where do I find them?

[@Skatie]

Hi. I wear a custom artistic setup. Risport boot and either an atlas or roll-line plate.

[@leahbellissimo5669]

@@Skatie thanks!

[@suvali12]

When you kick your foot out, do the wheels come off the ground?

[@Skatie]

It’s best to take the pressure off the back wheels so they kick out easier. If you have harder wheels they’ll slide more but the weight needs to come slightly forwards to release the back wheels a little so they can move easier. So yes they do lift a little.

[@phillipwilkerson614]

Any advice for a man pair of skate as a beginner

[@Skatie]

Lots of gentleman go for the plastic shelled skates but I’m not a huge fan as they’re so rigid. Personally I’d go with a black boot in something like the rookie artistic, suregrip broadwalks or Chaya Melrose. The heel, I know, seems more feminine, but I does really help with posture.

[@phillipwilkerson614]

@@Skatie thank you for the advice I will be searching for a pair by the weekend

[@crystallauster9365]

Hello could tell the name of those white skates. Thank you 😊 💓

[@Skatie]

Hi. These are my old artistic skates. So they’re a Risport Cristallo boot on an atlas plate with Britney Spears wheels from the 90’s

[@crystallauster9365]

Ok thank you so much!!! MY daughter and I have been practicing with the whole skating thing. She's been watching you.she wants your skates.lol Is there a particular pair that's white but not crazy expensive but not cheap? What do you recommend...We got cheap ones. We Got the cheap ones to see if we were gonna stick at it and we have thanks to you 😀..

[@Skatie]

That’s so sweet ❤️. The rookie artistic are a very good beginner skate and they look similar to mine too.

[@joe9434]

How do you push yourself to do lemons?

[@Skatie]

It’s all from the inside edges. Have a video called perfect bubbles that will help.

[@joe9434]

@@Skatie thank you

[@Princesspeachfan456]

I’m never doing backwards,I’m nervous enough about fowards falls but then I can’t see where I’m going and it’s just nope

[@Skatie]

Your confidence will grown in time. Keep practicing and everything will click into place. 💕🛼

[@dextergabrielsicalbo4340]

I can't balance when I'm trying the backward

[@Skatie]

It’s very tricky. Take it slow just practice the position standing without skates and work up to it.

[@nis1174]

❤❤❤

[@Skatie]

👍

[@remnant1018]

Combining your video here and Dirty Deborah Harry’s video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGrGdqKIqreXl8ksi=RL-UgMeN_VD9BQsC makes backwards skating around a rink finally make sense. Just thinking out _the movement,_ I think a good way to practice without skates on would be to walk or jog some karaokes. If you do laps around the perimeter of a space like a parking lot or a room, it would simulate backwards cross-pulls in a rink. If you’re only going leading-foot-under (like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6u1onWJgM5kfdEsi=KlDQ4XNUJT-jVdEC ), I think the foot positioning and movements might be exactly the same for backwards cross-pulls. I’m so glad I found this video (and that one ☝️from Dirty Deborah Harry). This makes a lot more sense now. Thank you!

[@Skatie]

Love the off skates version! Brilliant! Thanks for sharing

[@tot-samiyyyy]

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[@Skatie]

😎

[@girija.b.s.5820]

👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌😀😀👌

[@Skatie]

💕👍

[@hughmungus99]

4:14

[@Skatie]

🤩

[@jielsthky]

5:26

[@Skatie]

😂 the wiggle!! 😂