Backwards Skating Drill for Beginner Roller Skaters (+ Tips!)

How to improve at backwards rollerskating! In this video I'll share with you a rollerskating drill you can do to improve your skill at backwards skating- specifically tips that helped me learn to get better at roller skating backwards!
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[@juanrojas6063]

I’ve been skating almost 2 years and skating backwards has been my biggest hurdle, can’t wait to practice this video and fall over like I’m just starting to skate all over again lol

[@elleyj1754]

Same! LOL Good luck! :)

[@Orozco3721]

Queen of outdoor skating 😌

[@shaywise]

This is what I NEED THANK YOU

[@lechugsrevenge]

Backwards skating is really the hardest thing for me. I am currently learning Crazy Legs and even that I find easier. That’s why I’m grateful for every video about backward skating 🙏🏻

[@boyswillbeboys08]

Definitely needed this! I’ve been skating for almost a year and backwards skating is still something I struggle with. Time to drill!!!

[@elleyj1754]

Looking forward to trying this drill. Thanks so much!!!

[@lovemystery7328]

Awesome 👌video. Thanks. Can you do something like this with transitions? I know you have a video already but girl! Can't freaking get it!

[@holliebosley7069]

thank you so much for all your content! it really feels nice to have internet skate friends who offer up all the advice so I can show off at the parks!

[@charlielauenborg5087]

I love this so much I've been skating on and off for years and I can easily bubble my way backwards, but actually SKATING backwards is difficult hahaha. I'll try this out, thank you!

[@GabriellaTavini]

Can’t wait to try this! ❤️ thank you x

[@simon_slays55]

I'm so happy I was able to share this drill for learning how to direct yourself while backwards rollerskating! This is a buildable drill that I'll be expanding in the next video on this skill so you can continue to progress & challenging your skills at backwards skating. This is just the first video, so I hope you enjoyed and know there's more coming here on my channel to help you keep improving at this :) Thanks for being patient and understand as I haven't posted in awhile- as some of you know I'm currently in the middle of moving across the country. Feel free to let me know if there's anything I can help you out with- tips, tutorials, advice, drills, etc. Love you! Breanna aka Simon Slays 55

[@Prince_Charming_1]

Awesome training video. This specific backwards skating is great for the dance moves as well. That's what I use it for. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@simon_slays55]

That's awesome! Love to hear it, and of course- it's my joy to get to do this!

[@Prince_Charming_1]

@@simon_slays55 You are the best roller skating content creator! I will continue to follow your future videos and support your mission. I like to see you create a tutorial video on a backward spiral whenever you have time. It's has a beautiful flow of elegant and graceful whenever I see a figure skating perform at the dancing competition. Thanks!

[@ahemitsmex5]

I live in Indiana! I always wanna search people that skate in my area🥺

[@charizarch2348]

Great drill! explanation at the beginning was a bit long tho lol. I think we got that we needed some kind of marker after the first time you said it. 😄

[@gracehc9356]

Yes!!! This is exactly what I will be practising! Also wondering are you still loving the 62mm radar energy wheels? I'm 5'6 and trying to decide between the 62mm and the 57mm... can decide and I can only afford to buy one size at this stage. Would love your suggestion 🙏

[@yaniragonzalez833]

Question!! How do you stay active with your skating during the winter months? I live in Chicago and am already trying to figure out how ill continue to practice after summer ends.

[@James_cowley]

Options I can think of… buy an empty warehouse, vacation to Arizona or california, go to an indoor rink, skate “mom’s” hardwood floor

[@yaniragonzalez833]

@@James_cowley the last 2 options seem the most feasible to me 🤣 thanks for the suggestions!

[@bitchfuel666]

im sooooooooo confused how shes just starting like that.... like going from standing still to suddenly moving backwards