Basic Jam Skating Tutorial: Trucking

[@danielleleeamputee]

I used to skate, I skated most of my life. Then I lost my leg in a car accident in 2009 ! I finally got a leg and went skating for the first time since loosing my leg ! It is on my channel if you'd like to see ! I hope one day I can get it back

[@DeezSkates]

Danielle, I watched your video and subscribed! Also may have cried a little. You are truly inspiring and courageous! I believe you will do great things! GET👏 IT👏 GIRL!

[@wanderlust...H]

I'll pray 🙏

[@cell85043]

How do you skate with a prosthetic leg!

[@chasedwards5097]

Ok im gonna stop whining....

[@danielleleeamputee]

@@chasedwards5097 I try to think there's someone out there that has it worse then me !

[@Deluxe_Hobo]

I'm a music teacher and the clean and simple way you explained counting the downbeats and upbeats is probably the best I've ever heard!

[@PixieDusted72]

I’m a 70s baby so we did A LOT of skating in the 80s & very early 90s. We called that move ‘Shuffle’ when you freestyles really well it was then ‘Advanced Shuffle’ Good times. My mom use to advance shuffle like a pro. She’s in her 70s now & still holds her own in the rink.

[@toottootimmadolphin4936]

So long story short, was a skater & dancer my whole life, then hit hard with insane physical & painful trials past 3yrs!!!! I literally couldn't do anything. I'm starting to get better & went with our church to skate last night! I seriously almost cried while skating. All the fun & emotions came flooding bk in my heart & soul! I am going bk every week to skate by myself for some soul healing! Thx for this! I'm am so excited to be bk on the rink! BTW I'll be 46 in Feb. You are never too old!

[@rodneyeley8656]

We called it Jam skating since the early 80s. We would compete in speed skating and during the lunch break we would have a “Jam Session” , so we called it jam skate. On Friday’s and Saturday’s, we had a total of 4 Jam skate sessions and would have 1 break dancing contest in the middle while others kept jam skating on the outside. Jam music would last 5-8 minutes per song, two songs per jam session. You will still find FAST jam skaters skate for full 10-15 minutes continuously without missing a beat.Indiana/Fort Wayne

[@MJScoutArchMar]

We called it Jam skating here in Wisconsin as well.

[@toottootimmadolphin4936]

Same!!!! Can't call it anything else lol!!!!

[@monkeyahh1343]

We call it jam skating here in Washington state.

[@Bootyspaghetti]

Grew up in Florida and called it shuffle skating, moved to Ohio when I was 13 and they called it jam skating. Crazy how different parts of the country call the same thing something different

[@bigjimmy2997]

The same in Kentwood mi. Kentwood Arena in the 1980 on. We didn't really have to name things so much then.....

[@BalaHormiga]

This is perhaps my favorite movement. When younger i tended to bend more at the knees for a lower stance adding a "pump" on the front leg as I transitioned the other leg to the back. Now as I have grown older it resembles more along the lines you are presenting in this video! I have been quad skating since 70's and the move was popular even then.

[@M1N1Girl007]

This is the best tutorial on Truckin!! Im 47 and skated pretty much since I was 3. After 20 years of not skating, rink closed or moved etc. I'm back at it! And love it in my Vanilla Jams! Yours is the best video other videos have people interrupt the commentator etc. I subscribed!! Thanks! 😊

[@DeezSkates]

Glad it helped!

[@klyn9966]

We called it ‘boogie skating’ in my day. Loved it, lived at the rink!

[@wiggy00]

I’m 17 and I started jam skating 2 years ago and now I’m in love and can’t stop

[@Im-_-Brenden]

Im 16, and ive been skating at the rink every friday for about 4 or 5 years. Im too addicted 😂

[@kymikaz4433]

I’m 16 and I’ve been skating for 8 years it really is addicting

[@lexisaurusrex2280]

Getting down the beat and rhythm is what I struggle with the most, this helped a ton!

[@itstime.melyndagarrett3865]

I really don't think this can be taught... It has to be felt💯

[@LAorBust2011]

Yes! It's a "both-and."

[@rodneyeley8656]

I wish it could be taught but I agree, it must be felt.

[@BigViber]

Pin Garrett comment.

[@tamakatahu1992]

You can't teach what can only be felt, you can only inspire lol

[@atlantaunreleasedmusixfr]

that is true

[@KariEatsPlants]

Swivel hips and then crossing the leg behind is called rubber legging. What we have called it since the 70s. In Illinois.

[@jamesmiller4726]

ahhh it does have a name!!. Picked that up in Atlanta years later...

[@memphisfreestyle9018]

Big facts

[@iceman18ize]

Are you related to Velia Drace...??! 🤔🧐🤨

[@EricMcirE]

We also called it Jam Skating back in the early 80’s. I finally got another pair of skates after all these years. Now I just need to get my skate legs back.

[@kiggyvalls2021]

Man I’m in my forties. I spent many a weekend in the mid 80s at the rink. I just bought a pair of skates for the first time in over 30 years and I’m super excited. Thanks for the vid!

[@badsport-s4b]

I Started Jam Skating in the 70's Washington D.C. Kalarama Rink. Truckin', Crazy Legs, Flipping Over the Rail and Grinding the Rail w/ your Right Foot was a Norm for the SK8-Profeez.

[@RichHayterSkater]

You got some rhythm on those quads, Dude! The level of control you have is freakin’ impressive!👌

[@Shehasasmile]

I absolutely love your flow. I really enjoyed this video. I'd love more beginner jam videos!!!

[@russellstraight9991]

Yep I did this same thing in the 70s. Skating since 1964 at a very early age of 2

[@KriticalThinker137]

This step, like much of jam skating, arose from disco dancing in the 70's. I was in high school, bopping, sliding and cruising (trucking) on my "figure 4" skates🛼🤩💙💙

[@TPMH__]

We were truckin in 1983 down in mississippi so it must date back to the '70's probably, the disco days. We would have contests on who could have the fastest footwork at top speed..... good times

[@scotrburns2764]

What part of Mississippi? I grew up in Hattiesburg and skated at Hub City starting in late 70s thru late 80s

[@TPMH__]

@@scotrburns2764 I grew up in Laurel!! About 30 minutes away!

[@rosieposie2835]

It was called Jam skating at "my" rink in So Cal in the late 80's and early 90's. :) I'm here because I'm looking into getting a pair of Solaris boots. Yours are so pretty! ;)

[@Movieman1965]

The Solaris Boots look amazing!

[@chellez29]

I'm not a pro skater, but this is what I remember from skating on the block as a kid. This was my usual move.

[@JakeyDill]

Almost broke my screen smashing the like button, super duper mega smashed like.

[@DeezSkates]

😂😂

[@jennyspennies243]

In jersey in the 90's we called it shuffle skating lol i can't wait to get bac on my skates

[@tgull76]

What wheels are you using? Size and hardness? I really appreciate your tutorials, they help so much!! Clear and concise every time!!!

[@everettduarte2663]

I started skating in 1988 also. In Northern California we called it Rexing

[@DeezSkates]

Have heard this term as well, but it’s not used in the south.

[@christopherjames5192]

I grew up skating in Reno and we called it Rexing as well

[@sarahkay333]

I started skating in 94 and we called it bouncing. Still bounce to this day every single time I put on my skates!

[@michaels5166]

Let them know,to pick up those feet,and place them into position,and if they do that,their feet should fall into position on beat.So you lift right to the back,place it down,life the front,place it down,so the timing is up foot1,down foot 1,up front2,down foot 2.Then as you get advanced it's like Plant foot 1,pivot1,plant position 2,pivot back to original position,etc,etc..

[@jessiedavis1095]

THANK YOU! That was my main question.

[@g59..4l]

So, I’ve always wanted to jam skate, and I start watching tutorials, he comes up, he skates at the same rink as me. Same exact rink. Wild.

[@BigViber]

Great video btw. Thank You! Definitely smashed the like button

[@azaleagoode8061]

U are very smooth on wheels. U made it look so effortless.

[@zoetic-prime9913]

I love this rink, the floor used to have a bump but it doesn't now so yay 😁

[@carlabutler1608]

Best tutorial! I really like your teaching style

[@JakeyDill]

And now that I've bought quads, I find my self watching all your quad content lol :D

[@billg2446]

I've also heard it as rexxing. No matter what we call it, it was a blast.

[@evaohmoon]

Pretty well explained, that’s hard to do on its own, explaining how to maneuver your feet. Nice job.

[@DavidSmith-ni7ow]

When we were doing that in 75 we called it freestyle ‘Shuffle Skate’. Before that there was a live organist playing on a riser stage or crappy AM radio in playing mono. The Shuffle was a product of Disco/R&B, think Cool and the Gang.

[@SandiHinton]

😃I’ve been watching several tutorials and yours explains it the best! Thank you!!

[@nikkimae75]

We called it “Rexing” .. great tutorial!!

[@tracy4019]

Man you are smooth. Good job!!!

[@BizWithBernie]

going to learn from this tutorial. thanks for sharing.

[@riverfinder5999]

When I used to live in New Jersey and go skating on a weekend we used to call it to Tri-State shuffle

[@MsKarenrankin]

Boogie Bounce ~~ Huber Heights, OH 70's

[@licksnkicks1166]

I didn’t know this was a thing. I already do this but never realized it!

[@PtsBProductions]

Ty for another great tut. Keep 'em coming.

[@acardona909]

Flawless crossover my dude

[@AlejandroGonzalez-fp9oq]

Nice tutorials...im an outdoor skater and love to jam skate...great videos

[@AdamStrock]

In the 80's, here in California, we called it Rexxing... Never heard the term trucking until recently

[@DeezSkates]

I had not heard it either until about two years ago. The people I heard it from are the younger Jam Skaters who follow the style that was popularized when the VNLA skate company got big.

[@TheQueensStash]

I’ve been working on this but my foot wobbles like crazy when I bring it behind on the toe. I don’t know if I need more pressure on it or what. This vid was just in time, Thank You!

[@MsDee1778]

Yes, mine too! I was thinking maybe my skates aren’t lined properly, or the truck is too loose but I’ve tighten and loosened the truck and it does the same thing. So idk at this point 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@TheQueensStash]

@@MsDee1778 I worked on it and just had to get used to doing it and I also applied a slight amount of pressure while practicing and I got it! I go to the rink twice a week and practice at home, it took some time but now I can do it without thinking

[@MsDee1778]

@@TheQueensStash that’s awesome ! Ok you gave me some hope girl...lemme go put these skates on and practice some more ☺️✊🏾

[@IceESole]

How are you at it now?

[@TheQueensStash]

@@IceESole I’m a truckin pro!! On of my fave moves when I’m really vibing to a song, I even get a little low with it. Thanks again for the vid!!

[@Mrmakeithappen11]

Definitely Learn something I just ordered my skates

[@agirlandherdad2483]

Where I grew up in NJ we called it shuffling. But it wasn't a specific move. Would always do it in groups of at least 2 and would make up our own routines.

[@Beautyjoy98]

Yep thats what we called it in maine shuffling

[@ertfgghhhh]

Good morning!!!

[@spacejamgoliath]

In TN we call it trucking or jamming, but yes I've seen it everywhere I've ever skated

[@lashawndab3821]

I love your skates 😊

[@johnnyb4869]

We used to double pump around the corners 😊

[@bitethebook249]

I think I've been doing this by accident except I combo with spins while my heel is up

[@andor-david]

Thank you. This is a very good tutorial video. Good job.

[@barbiedesoto7054]

I tried this today and almost fell. I’m having trouble keeping the front wheels of the back foot level! Will try more next week! Thanks for this video!

[@justinlane9073]

this!….My back skate will wobble if i try to keep both front wheels on the back foot level…

[@ladyestherproductions1398]

Nice 🤩

[@shimmypolkaroo]

Awesome video!! Thank you, David!😁 Edit: Love seeing you skate with your Purple skates since you changed the plates!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@chasedwards5097]

in the 70s in S Texas we called it boogie skating or boogie rollin..

[@memphisfreestyle9018]

Big facts

[@MsDee1778]

Hey I recognize that mirror! Texas skatium🙌🏾

[@stephmo7783]

This is a great tutorial, thank you!

[@mzamnesia7190]

"you have to be comfortable crossing your skates and know how to lemon" me: oh... **saves vid for later and googles how to lemon**

[@sorryeeno]

I never knew what this move was called, so I could never find videos on it ! Thank you so much now I can practice this and learn to get up to speed with everyone else 🤣

[@IronSmith358]

Well you saw it with inline so now I am watching.

[@CHARLENE1013071589]

Yep we were skating like this in 1983

[@CodyYankey]

Cool video. Just getting back into jam skating after a pretty big hiatus. Had a set of Hard Candies in the mid-late 90s that are now long gone. Trying to educate myself on jam skates (we always called them speed skates back then), but, low cut boot with no/short heel. Do you have any recommendations on where to start? Would building up my own boot be a better option? No real budget constraints but I would like something durable, maybe a bit more modern, if skates have any improvement since the 90s.

[@clarissaglover8568]

Amazing

[@andunea3744]

I started skating around 1963..I was good. 😘

[@2Aisaac]

Me and my friends do this and even learned new tricks like moving to the left the bringing your right leg behind the left then go to the right then bring the left in the air not on the ground

[@skatetown100]

great advice !!

[@celinebook]

Awesome! Thank you

[@brittanybutcher8064]

I thought that rink looked awfully familiar! Texas Skatium! I sure hope they open again soon.

[@Hann1331]

Thank you for this! What wheels are you using in this video?

[@hadleymanmusic]

That floor looks good

[@leroymarshall592]

Great video

[@courtneye4248]

We called in jammin in the 90s too

[@Quantum_GirlE]

We used to call that shuffling back 20 years ago :)

[@TubularPeakGaming]

Trucking, bouncing, boogie skating, and boogie bounce. I've never heard it called Jam Skating since that refers to a specific style of skating. Which is complex in itself since it encompasses several other styles and disciplines such as; Rhythm, JB, Breakdance, Gymnastics, Artistic, and more to accomplish the various move sets. Call it whatever you want, but I would be a little thrown off if someone told me they jam skate and end up only going on the floor and boogie skate the whole session. Nothing wrong with that, but specifying your style helps a lot.

[@DeezSkates]

I hear you! At the time we called it that, the cumulative style of jam skating today wasn’t really around. Rhythm and dance styles, sure.. but jam skating as it exists today wasn’t a thing yet.

[@ericibaugh8231]

in florida everyone seems to do this with one wheel instead of coming up on both front wheels, is it the same concept or a different move completely?

[@christinewojack]

Yep...Slide ✌️ circ '74' keep trucking 😎

[@Harleywayne]

I'm in the market for my first pair of Jam skates. Any recommendations would be awesome. Currently at the top of my list are Bonts Jam Skate. I'm diggin your channel and excited to start this Jam journey.

[@sk8charmer]

🎶🎶"LET'S GO "SK8" TRUCKIN" 🎶🎶🎶

[@iharkins1]

Can you please do a tutorial on JB style skating? Thank you vm.

[@ericp7608]

Cool vid! Thanks!

[@Mika.23]

When I used to skate I don't remember anyone ever doing any type of moves. I've started taking my kids the last few months and everyone is doing moves. So I've been slowly learning. Trucking is my favorite cause it can be so fun!

[@jodaciarmani8264]

Lodi ca. This and similar skate techniques were referred to as “Rexing” or Rex skating.

[@jenellecastelli]

Dude you’re cool 😎 explaining down beat with all the equipment in the background on your quads lol it’s a vibe in its entirety also I think the song you used is great and I came to ask who it is lol nightmares on wax esque

[@rowlinstoned3715]

Early 80s is when i use to skate all the time and we called it truckin then

[@shawnhollern]

This is the complete opposite of how I do mine. I have my weight on the back foot, down flat. And my front foot goes on the heal. I'll have to play with this durring my next session. The other type i do is like this, but I lift the back foot off the ground. I'll have to try and keep those front wheels planted and see how that feels.

[@jordans9262]

Is this possible with front brakes on the skates? Or do I need to remove them?

[@westlywest1140]

Jam skating I remember in the 70s early 80s I'm 58 and still skate

[@SOIC3Y]

Here in Atlanta it's the ATL Ride. There's body and hand movements added to it but the basic footwork is the same

[@DeezSkates]

Yooo! I gotta go to Atlanta and learn the body and hand movements! What rink do you skate at?

[@SOIC3Y]

@@DeezSkates Cascade, Golden Glide, Sparkles, Stone Mountain skates. There's a lot more but those are the ones I like.

[@youwish3439]

Do u have a video on backwards skating

[@hadleymanmusic]

Cool green wheels

[@hadleymanmusic]

Im south of shreveport next door

[@gearhead682010]

A plate that doesn’t flex too much doesn’t hurt, I’ve loved skating and dancing on my skates since I was a kid. Due to migraines and dizziness I haven’t been able to even use my skates in over a year

[@paulkrotser2093]

Can you describe the tension of your trucks? Are they tight? Loose? My front wheels look like they steer...is this okay? or am I better off one way or another to Jam.

[@PlayGodMikey]

Ayyyyyye texas Skatuim

[@isaiahsmith7026]

4:58 your welcome to the person who need this 😂