Better Backward Roller Skating (Do this One Thing!!!)

[@indivisuals]

I appreciate how detailed you when explaining things. I vote jumping as your next video. 📝 ☺️

[@jimbobur]

10:49 Literally the last time I was at the rink i was trying to practice backwards skating with my feet in an A-position, but doing a bit of a penguin march. One of the veteran dads skating next to me told me I should skate exactly how you say *not* to skate here! Aside from it being yet another experience of someone 'teaching' (showing off) me something as a newer skater, he was actually wrong! Ha! I almost feel vindicated for my penguin wobbles 😂

[@dannilikesreviews]

“Mostly cuz you look crazy and I can’t have that for you.” Iconic!🤣 Nice video!

[@sherforlife1]

As a new Skater transitioning from inline to quads been practicing my backwards all week this video came right on time couple of my coworkers wants to take skating classes I told them that's fine but they should also practice watching your videos.. we love you Deborah 💙

[@jacquedawkins212]

Great help. Been practising seen you drooped this. I was doing the good foot but no more. Thanks. I'd like a updated transitioning vid I know you've lot lots already but please. Thanks Dirty D your doing a great job.

[@t.terrell7037]

Do you get most of your practice in at a rink?

[@sherforlife1]

@@t.terrell7037 The skating rink is so busy, I mostly got my practice skating in my basement, parks with basketball courts, and tennis courts. Until I was fully confident, then I started going to the skating rink, especially on days when there were fewer people there, but you can get lessons at the rink to get you more familiar with skating. If you're planning on skating at the parks, make sure you bring a broom with you to clean up debris, and try investing in outdoor skating wheels, which will help you smoothly go over small pebble stones, crack pavements, or broken glasses.

[@RuthLawson42]

Hi! Long time good footin' it skater, here! Deb, you're cracking me up describing how I've been backward skating since oh, 1981 or so! Ha! So yes, today ends my good footin' it days. I'll be practicing at a rink tonight...and hopefully, no longer looking crazy! And, I'd vote for spinning as it's what gets me in the most trouble with gravity.

[@thomashanks1033]

Hi Ruth, how are you doing. I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace all over the world. I'm Thomas from Virginia nice to meet you.

[@suzied.8301]

I want you to make the video that gets you the most views. I have been watching your videos all year long. THANK YOU.. I bought my first pair of skates(Beach Bunny). It took almost a year for the skates to come back in stock. My safety equipment came in the mail yesterday. I am 57 years old & have lost 105 pounds during the pandemic. I am so excited to try skating. I have not been to a skating rink in over 40 years. I'm not only afraid of falling, I'm afraid to go to a skating rink...SO crazy..... I feel self-conscious. I live in Virginia people can be mean here sometimes.

[@kathoh6855]

Spinning next please. I am obsessed with the idea of being able to spin. Can you also do a backwards skating video about skating backwards whilst looking backwards! I’m concerned about running into other people. We skate in sports halls which aren’t that big. Thank you 🙏

[@crepuscularcreature1917]

I have never felt more called out and cared for all at once. Watching this on my skate session lunch break and I've definitely been good footing it. 😅😭

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Hugs to you my skater friend 😀

[@t.terrell7037]

@@Dirtydeborahharrythanks so much for the great videos!! Do you have any suggestions for inside spaces that may be free to use to get the practice I need on days when the local rinks aren’t open or available? I’m doing it for recreation and exercise now and skating when I was young but I’d eventually like to do some jam or rhythm skating but I need more time to practice other than the public skate times where the rink is crowded. I thought about outside but was worried about excessive falling on concrete as opposed to be in a wood floor. I also tried my school before work but worried I’d get caught by the custodian! Lol 😂😂😂😂. Thank you!

[@user-qo9is7sh2i]

It's so mesmerizing to see her footwork on skates. You're really good, deb! I hope to be as good as you one day with the help of these videos.

[@ch4rl3y1972]

Me too!!

[@latoyaperry2517]

Dirty, I love your detailed demonstrations. I have a random vote request for shuffle skating on how to increase speed.

[@jazzofalltrades8765]

Oh Dirty, I was I initially of the mindset that I am skating backwards who cares how I get there? Dirty! That's who! Man! You're not here to shame me? Well I was so shamed that I went out and practiced daily!!!! Dirty!!!! I GOT IT!!!! Will post on IG. Thank you so much!!!!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💜💜💜💜💜

[@ShawnonSkates]

Lol. You got me, Dirty! I’m definitely a “good footer.” Thanks for the help. I vote for spinning.

[@paularnold3315]

That's the Deborah we love. Making skating fun.

[@rabbit0877]

I already know how to skate backwards. And yet….I’m watching. The power that is Dirty Deb.

[@stephaniebaker1542]

OMG girl, where were you when I was a good footin fool at age 12 in the 80s? I was totally doing that foot work when I roller skated. I'm a pretty good FOWARD skater, but the backward stuff, was a challenge. I would love to get back into this hobby. I think part of the problem was that I taught myself the "good foot" move, at at a very busy roller rink, with 50 other skaters on the floor, all skating in the same direction, and I was trying not to collide with anyone.

[@carmiecat]

I'm just learning, so I'm glad to see this now and not pick up bad habits! So helpful!

[@mintberry3164]

i love how encouraging you are. i dont know what its called, but could you possibly do a tutorial on 1 footed forward to backward transition? its not a spin or a waltz jump but like a quick180 hop/turn on 1 foot. it looks so cool when people do them back to back to back. cant wait to see what you teach us next :)

[@elleyj1754]

Oh that is a great idea. I need that one also!

[@BeeCreates929]

pretty sure you're thinking of a mohawk turn, and she actually HAS done a video on mohawks kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6bZnnV-dpinh8k&ab_channel=DirtySchoolofSkate

[@mintberry3164]

@@BeeCreates929 that is not at all what im talking about, that is a 2 footed transition. but thanks?

[@nocchini2]

Is it a free turn that you are talking about? 😊

[@hannahbolic2849]

This one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJDIf6aCZcRrY6M

[@sabbathsermonthetypist]

i'm 54 years old and got back into skating after 40 years and your lessons are really helping me. this is me. that's how i skate backwards. i want more foot work

[@sidneiareed8524]

That's Right! Let's Keep It Tight! I Love Your Tutorials! Thank You Debbie!💕

[@bobbiquigley7351]

Brilliant! I'm definitely guilty of good footin' it...😔 . At least I was in my teens. I'm restarting skating again at 54 as a newbie. Thanks so much for all your great videos!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you so much!

[@stephaniebanks122]

You sista, have changed my life. It feels so good to skate again on a regular basis. I just bought some new skates. Riedell 297 boot in black and the Synder plate and Fo-Mac Premium wheel. Man, they feel great!!!!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Oh that is a nice set-up!

[@kaleimaile]

Thanks for putting this video out! My cousin was trying to teach me how to skate backwards last Wednesday. Lol!

[@staryoke]

The camera work is fantastic in these videos.

[@JenniferRobinBerryca]

Ha- you saved me again! I've been practicing skating backwards by shifting left to right equally. Last night's skate session at the rink in SF had more good skaters and they were mostly using the "goodfoot" method to get around. I thought I was missing out on something. Just in time I checked in to the Dirty School of Skate to get all sorted out again. You're right- it does look a lot better with both feet, and I bet it's easier to skate partner with the back and forth method, too. Request: Transitioning between backward to forward again. Please & thank you.

[@mcarr3655]

Love this video. I vote for footwork next. Also would be interesting to hear about other basic skills that we should continue focusing on that you also sometimes see lacking in veteran skaters.

[@tracyheath6076]

eh well ya got me on this backwards skating... I thought I was pretty good at skating backwards but I think I may not be using both sides equally ! Thanks for the reminder. Oh please JUMPS! for the next video... how about Salchow or half Mapes or full Mapes !!!!!!!

[@cyntama]

this is really useful! and yes, spinning please! :)

[@mf-qi8gn]

Thank you for all your doing to help us be better skaters. Videos on detailed footwork would be great!

[@kimba9151]

I love everything about this video. I have watched so many of your videos and you are always helping us get better! Thanks, Dirty!

[@tanomacrame]

At my 45 years old I started to learn .. thank you ! Your videos are great

[@WoahItsKimber]

So I was doing this constantly a while back and you had briefly mentioned how to fix it in another video you did, and it fixed my shit right up! Thanks Dirty!

[@vianstetch8210]

wow that was fantastic !!!! so detailed I will be working of this , thanks from Canada

[@ajclan3232]

I need this level of detail. Thank you Dirty!😃

[@nathalyarosado1918]

at the beginning of the video i was like "pshh surely i dont good foot when i backwards skate" but upon watching videos of myself backwards skate, i totally do. i wouldn't have caught it if not for this video. thanks as always deb! ps: i vote jumping or footwork!

[@mummylili7804]

I use to skate like that, it was comfortable but now I do it correctly! Please can your next video be about jumping!

[@hanjaessi]

Thank you for this! I definitely would like a video on footwork then spinning.

[@jaems1303]

I am from Amsterdam, next time I am in LA, I will definitely visit the rink!!! 🤩🛼

[@lynngordon6514]

hi deborah, i would love more footwork videos, ive been doing my bubbles and scissors, but still have trouble with transitions, love the video btw, as always xxx

[@astridthorndyke9145]

I am so excited for this video! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@juanitawiley1263]

All these tips are good, however they all came naturally to me!

[@SensationallySilky]

Follow up - I was feeling a way because I was surely goodfootin it to DEATH. But you hit home with the lack of balance on one foot. I went back to my original skating clips and I could see that I wasn't pushing off with my toe on my R leg because I wasn't steady enough on my left. I practiced going forwards on one foot a couple seconds at a time... and well.. you saw the last clip I sent you. True growth is in the practice and the in between and the improvement feels amazing. Thank you again for everything you give us.

[@OG_Beckie_Leigh]

I gotta give you a big THANK YOU, Deborah. A few weeks ago I had a chance to check out the super nice multi-use trails in Longview, Texas. Since I’m normally a rink skater, skating outdoors on a rougher surface that has hills was a little scary. As usual, I had your voice in my head coaching me along the way. So when the inevitable wipeout happened, I was totally prepared for it and did not get hurt. A cyclist saw my “fancy trick” and stopped to make sure I was okay. After I thanked her and told her that I was fine & that falls are just a part of skating, she told me she was impressed and that I took the fall much better than she could. I chuckled and told her that I’ve practiced falling a lot. 😂 If it hadn’t been for all of your awesome lessons, I probably would have faceplanted on the concrete instead of steering my fall into the nice, soft grass at the edge of the trail. ✌🏼💜🛼

[@nadiaresta9545]

I just…i just love you! I wish i could have a teacher like you in italy!

[@pocpat_El]

Thank you for ALL your videos ! It helps me a lot ! I would like to vote for the foot work :)

[@jaimereis285]

Derby you are a source of inspiration for me to skate more.

[@jaimereis285]

Please write me a letter.

[@jaimereis285]

Thank you.

[@janestreeter8833]

Thank you Dirty! Your videos are the BEST. I also had a question about where to look when going backwards. If you're focused ahead (opposite to travel direction), how can you not run into people? But if you turn your head to where you're going, you tend to turn your body too! 🤔😩

[@erciliag2109]

You make it look so easy, I still have hopes of learning to skate backwards with your videos.

[@katrinakeepitreal4994]

Great video.. ty for sharing such great tips!! I would love to see some foot work on the next video!

[@mitchellclemmons4540]

Deb, you are one of my heroes!

[@lynnlamb83]

OMG I am a good footer. That is how was taught to skate backwards in my beginner classes as a kid and I never evolved from that. I am going to try these tips. Thank you!!!

[@juliecox5792]

I love this!!!! Absolutely perfect, Debs, you have helped me so much, I'm so happy I found you. Good footin...!! Brilliant!!!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindahannah6427]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the details that you demonstrate!

[@thomashanks1033]

Hi Linda, how are you doing. I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace all over the world. I'm Thomas from Virginia nice to meet you.

[@dutchgirlhappy6839]

Spinning and foot work. I hosted a Xanadu roller skating party at Oaks Amusement Park in Portland , Oregon for my Gen X group. Some hadn't been on skates since the 80's. But we ALL had problems turning back to skate forward after turning to skate backwards. It seems we all had one side we could easily turn but couldn't turn back...hoping someday you can help... 😊😊

[@mariaizvestkina5740]

So good! Thank you! Spinning would be my request for the next video! 💕

[@sallythorpe9138]

Debbie you really do hit the nail on the head. I love watching your tutorials and have learnt so much from you. I’m terrible for looking down and I know hat when I look up to skate it feels so much easier and less scary. I’ve beenskating 2 weeks and already cracked my tail bone and I’m a 62 year old granny!!! 😱😱😱😱

[@rebeccahf7124]

Good foot and up-and-coming foot - I love it!

[@jaimereis285]

Dirty good night, I was watching your class on how to start walking backwards on roller skates, and I think I could see it helping me a lot.

[@niccic.]

So helpful! I am a confident forward skater! All my life, backward skating with primarily the good foot! Thanks for the help! I also don't know how to turn or do crossovers going backwards. I would like to be a strong backward skater!!!!!Annnnd, I need all those videos jumping, Spinning and footwork!!!😄

[@aptorrez]

I like that you are so passionate about teaching skating and it shows. Thank You.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I appreciate that!

[@JD-sd3qf]

Great video commentary and great camera man/woman! Props to both of you. Thank you!

[@lulasiamparelli197]

Thank you so much! This video helped me a lot!!! Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏻

[@claudinestone6152]

I love your videos but I would love to see some videos on beginning freestyle, jumps and spins. I see basic videos on 2 foot and some 1 foot spins and the waltz jump but NOTHING after that!! Ive seen you do some really good basic freestyle jumps so I would love to see a video of doing all the basic jumps up to the flip jump lol. Your videos are always good!

[@senoracasiano9992]

I starting skating again after 40 years and I absolutely LOVE your videos! My daughter & I watch you all the time. If we didn't live 5-6 hours away we would be hounding you for lessons all the time. lol I vote for foot work. I am trying to get my groove back on skates.

[@jonniekiv1688]

thanks i live in Rancho Cucamonga!!! if where out here I would have taken some skating classes !!!

[@BeckyMa9482]

Jumping or foot work. I need them to pass my Derby testing. Lol thank you for this!!!!

[@kimberlymichael8992]

I would love to see your explanations of footwork & various dribbles (?) There are so many variations, and they go by so fast it’s hard to figure out what is actually happening, particularly without a dance background. (I’m workin’ on getting a dance foreground tho.) And, thank you thank you thank you.

[@thomashanks1033]

Hi Kim, how are you doing. I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace all over the world. I'm Thomas from Virginia nice to meet you.

[@babbiesuarez4196]

Gunna give this a try… 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[@queengacha5892]

Im just now starting to skate backwards and i cant wait to practice this.

[@Lisa-in-this-world]

Spinning on toes if poss and footwork next please. Not sure what you mean by footwork but it sounds interesting! I am by no means an expert in backwards yet but I am getting better and have been working on backwards crossovers for some time now. I sometimes have beginners asking how to skate backwards when they can’t skate forwards well either. I show them stepped drills to do that helped me but many don’t have the patience for all of that. I have also found that off skate exercises have been helpful to build strength and balance esp for my up and coming side. Keep up the good work Deb, you really are making a difference.

[@diannesumone2814]

Next Video..would love Footwork 💜 Thankyou Dirty Debra, I can't wait to start practising, putting all these skills togethe and get Better at my backwards skating..Di Newcasttle NSW Australia

[@jadeg4341]

Oh and I would love to see a jumping video!! 😌

[@agllanas]

Omg I have a good foot in issue!! Time to change that🤓 thank you for this 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@heiditolbert4656]

Thank you for your lessons! My vote for next video is footwork.

[@celiaeimer4938]

JUMPING!!! I have gotten so good at a third point, but only with a baby hop, then I lose balance and have to put down the leg that is supposed to be staying straight out!- and I'd like to be able to expand that hop to a waltz jump. I've seen your video on it...but can't seem to get past a tiny hop turn... also...pivoting would be an AMAZINGLY appreciated video.

[@zoeemeow]

watching this on my lunch break and can't wait to finish work and practice this! would love the next video on spinning :)

[@zkp003]

I vote for videos on “Footwork” Thank you soooo much for showing me how to get rid of my good foot 😆

[@christine-sprout]

As someone who taught themselves to skate at FVSC as a kid the "hard way" (fall down and get up and fall down and get up and just keep trying until something works) I cannot overstate how awesome it is to learn to improve my skating now from you via the internet while living in Seattle :) Thanks for addressing the psychological weirdness of moving backwards on skates and the importance of looking at the horizon!

[@simonsaysism]

Those all sound like great topics! I think spinning would be interesting!

[@camidrew26]

Great video Dirty😌😘 I would like a video on jumping, I think is a really good skill😋

[@yolandabaca4740]

Ty for this tutorial. I was recently trying to help teach my husband how to skate backwards but couldn’t quite explain it well. Your advice helps! My vote is for next video is footwork.

[@patriciavignati8050]

Jumpiiiiiiing please, I broke my wrist 2 months ago because of wrong jumping technique 😏 love u 🤩🤩🤩

[@ProjectThunderBucket]

JUMPINGGGGG please! Thank you so much for your help

[@thebexcomplex]

Thanks for the video!!! My vote is for spinning 😊

[@elleyj1754]

I hope to see footwork next. Thank you!!!

[@EDBailley]

I would like to see a video on footwork, thank you Dirty Debbie for all you do, it is greatly appreciated! 😊

[@elleyj1754]

Agreed, I vote for footwork. :)

[@mignondee]

Good Footin’ 😂… so funny. I reckon that I may be goodin’ my footin’ err now and again but I’m working on strengthening both legs equally. Im interested in footwork. Thank you!

[@terimcgann2408]

You are such a good teacher! I look down ALL the time! Now I know how and why it affects my skating and will keep me from becoming a better skater! I'd love more footwork, especially building on backwards moves after mastering what you demonstrated here! Thanks so much!

[@MusicByAllonaMayost]

I love your energy.

[@BrittneysLifeAdventures]

foot work !

[@SoAmatory]

This is the one I've been waiting on!

[@nellgrill3845]

Dirty --Great show & tips,.! To new skaters or returner's from years back!! Perhaps at your local rinks,. Check out skate lessons,. Quieter,. Less people,. & Sometimes,. 20-30 min. Of free skate afterwards, too!! Yes☺️👍❤️😉

[@bubblegumboobs]

You are sooo pretty. And I love your vdos. I'm gonna start watching from the beginning coz I just got my skates last week (after a year wait for them) and it's been many, many, many, many years ago that I last skated. I'm gonna get my popcorn and start binging on your vdos. 💗

[@MamaKari5857]

Guilty good footer! Will work on it thanks!!!

[@lauraslekis3628]

Hi Deb!! Thank you very much for this tutorial. I'll try to do it. I'd like to the next video be of jumps. I don't the courage of to try. It scares me a lot. The biggest hug from Uruguay. I love you!

[@midlifeskater6863]

I would love a jumping video!

[@jisgr8ful]

I love skating but the neatest rink is over 30miles each way. I use to skate at ups and downs in Escondido.. They closed:( Any ideas of where I can skate with indoor wheels closer to home? It's been a few years and i outgrew my skates i had for 40 yrs ...i went up 1.5 sizes after having a baby. Any ideas are welcome.

[@donnafoley4059]

I vote all the above! but I'm really interested in foot work :)

[@julisteck9548]

I’m in St Louis and love skating. I’ve been good footin it cause of out of alignment SI joint. Thank you so much for giving me the mechanics on who to work to get it even.

[@natalietran4868]

Great video. Id like to see the next video on jumping!

[@LuLu-7802]

Damn definitely getting called out rn 😂😂 i definitely needed to see this video