How to Do a Heel Toe Spin on Roller Skates

[@tracyheath6076]

I have been trying to do a decent spin for almost 2 years. Too many people telling me different ways to do it Including spotting. I watched all of your spinning videos many times and really tried to forget everyone else's advise and did exactly what you Instructed and OH my gosh, I did it. It came so easy to spin and keep going around. Where you said heel up on the leading foot just explained so much and I got it. Finally made sense.

[@daveybaker5583]

Worked on these last night at the rink. It was oldies night and the song "Total Eclipse of the Heart" was on. I was spinning around in the middle and instead of singing along to such an AWESOME song I was all "KNEES, KNEES, KNEES, KNEES, KNEES." I've never spun so long or so fast in my LIFE. Thanks Dirty Deb!!

[@MarilynHowell-z1t]

I've been skating for many years and I WISH I could've found your videos sooner ! I had to learn all of this by feel and experience, which obviously takes waaaaay longer ! I just love you ! Dirty Deborah Harry is a kicka$$ name too !!!!

[@raundimoore-kondo4493]

Thank you for all the little details you include. Keeping knees together, once again, is what I needed to hear.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Happy to help!

[@kellyjean4981]

I love this comment! I’m not sure if the joke was intended or if my mind just went there, but I enjoyed the giggle none the less ♥️

[@raundimoore-kondo4493]

@@kellyjean4981 🤣😂🤣 learning to keep my knees together is a lifelong practice.

[@kellyjean4981]

@@raundimoore-kondo4493 🤣 I have three kids, I’ve now crazy glued my knees together. (The loves of my life I might add 🥰)

[@raundimoore-kondo4493]

@@kellyjean4981 I feel you. Same boat! Dirty Deb has me doing the thing my mother failed at😂But I am very thankful for every bit of it. Happy for you, too!

[@carmanmarie1]

I’m a 29yr old newbie to the skating world, I’m a month into it now and I have to say thank you for all that you do!! Thanks to your videos I have the confidence of someone who has been skating for years! I when I go to the skating rink I get asked how many years I’ve been skating for which makes me chuckle and feel proud of the work I’ve put in. You’re an amazing instructor!!! I can’t wait to see where I am a year from now ❤

[@nadyacrouch6391]

What are we gonna do without you Dirty?! Love this tutorial! Thank you ❤️

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I am not going anywhere sooooo.... I will just keep making videos!

[@susanschmitz5871]

Honestly we love you! My daughter is 9, and we watch and learn and practice! You’ve made skating so much fun for us, thank you!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Wow, thank you!

[@pridket]

DD, you inspire me so much, not only in roller skating, but in life as well with your energy and attitude! I started skating one year ago at my 39 and you have helped me to keep going and enjoy the journey. Thanks a lot! Jenny, from Mexico.

[@earlglass6328]

I grew up on the old union hardware steal skates, gotem’ every year for Christmas. I could never execute the backward skating. When I get my skates tomorrow, if (WHEN) I can skate backward, I’m going to be a real talented skater. Haven’t skated in many years. Without a doubt I will get better by following the rest of your instructions with practice. Watching your videos infuses encouragement. I’m anxiously awaiting on my skates delivery. You are an amazing person and Teacher. Practice practice practice practice practice practice practice. I love you, Duddy!

[@VALAK28]

hi! i love your videos and i look up to you so much as a skater! i recently took a tumble at a nearby roller skating rink and broke my arm, but i am still trying to learn somethings without using my skates! keep up the great work!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I am so sorry about your injury. I love that you are still learning. What a great attitude!!!

[@jobourke8182]

Love how you break this down! Just one question..... how do you overcome the nasuea??? I feel sick everytime I spin... even watching this makes my stomach churn a little...

[@ayeyoedy9869]

So excited to practice at my local rink this weekend! Finally have a friend to practice with me!!

[@ashleykbarks]

Whoo! I practiced spins today without watching this video. I was able to go around once, but I will be practicing using these techniques now. Maybe I can get a double spin in. Most of my practice is done without guidance, I just kind of go for it without knowing what I'm doing, but I do want to get better, so hopefully with your help, I can! Thank you 😬

[@stellastein6650]

Thank you for your amazing tutorials!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

[@teriabradley3086]

Your videos got every pore of my body ready to skate. Can't wait to get my skates!!!!

[@abigailorfano2409]

Oh man, bless you for this tutorial!!! I needed the breakdown. So excited to lace up tonight.

[@otisgoree5711]

Thank you dirty I've been waiting for this one for about 2 days been skating since January 19th you taught me how to skate backwards and spin but only around twice also jump spin this is going to complete everything I wanted to learn before summer you are my skate sensei

[@otisgoree5711]

One day later I'm spinning like a top practice practice practice

[@rebecacentellesebri7064]

Thanks a lot for this video!. I made so many mistakes when spinning... Basically, I didn't know what I did wrong when falling, and what I did good when I did multiple spins...xd This video is a game changer 😍

[@tiffanylee3866]

She has like skating magic lol it just sticks when she teaches it ❤️

[@liv2learner]

"focus, grasshoppers" 🔥💜🔥

[@rawveganfran247]

I just wanna be teleported to tour beautiful skate rink!!! And I love all your tutorials too 🥰

[@GolSamba]

Hey Dirty! When you’re in that super smooth spin, you’re balancing on the heel of one foot and the toe of another, yes? And you’re sustaining that for the entire time? ((I’m a former ballerina (this is my hubby’s account lol) and I have pirouettes as a reference point.)) Is there any movement during that spin of your feet? Thank you for all you do. You’re amazing, and these videos are helping me get my groove back!

[@philipdaflopper_9326]

Thanks so much this video is very helpful! My spins were very robotic before this and now they look natural

[@kellyjean4981]

Life’s been busy and I’ve taken a couple months away from my skates, but I’m hoping to get back on them and your videos are always the best thing to motivate me and get me moving!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Welcome back!

[@genji7328]

Just today I was looking on you channel for this The now I see the notification 😊😊😊

[@dianaspy6733]

I missed the dropping of the fun stuff? Trying to remember! Lol thanks for the info!

[@yasminjeffery6094]

Watching this video with my morning coffee and cackling Dirty, you’re so amazing and I love your extremely helpful (but also fun) videos. I was also wondering if you would have any advice/tips for skaters with fat/chunky thighs on getting that second leg out in front? I would love a video on it if there’s enough advice ☺️

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Every single body type needs to adapt in order to execute different skills. Your thighs will go the direction that your knees and hips direct them to. So, do not worry about thighs going in front but more like following around or inward.

[@ecomom5651]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial! Always LOOOOVE how you explain everything! You are the best!! Warm regards, Debora (and my dog is named Harry 😝)

[@licuriciul]

the best teacher ever...😉🙂😘

[@dkalachi]

It’s always so interesting to me because I’m right handed but for half of the moves I favor the opposite side/direction

[@nobodybizness69]

Really appreciate you!! Your videos gives me so much confidence with your guidance. Thank you.

[@shalinigamre]

Love all your videos. They help my daughter get better in skating. 😊

[@Tylahbtw]

I have 101a sure grip wheels and I find it difficult to do toe spins Due to how grippy the wheels are. Should I do 102a or should I go way smaller for toe spins

[@1THETUFFGUY]

you are a very good teacher andyou make it fun, thankyou

[@Mona-eh3up]

Thanks again for a great video! Do you have any covering heel spin? Love how you break it down- clear, to the point, and fun

[@ilovecats21]

Me: happily learning this my mom: it's 11pm the down neighbors are listening to the floor vibrate,, stop wearing your skates😤 no but fr this is soooo helpful! Thank you Dirty🤙

[@shaunpalmer5695]

Just started skating, thank you for your tips love vids thank you ! Wow 🌟

[@eva7923]

hey dirty deb! i got inspired to do roller skating from you and i am in love with it now i saw your video how to skate foward backwords and more and they hepled i wish i could meet you even my mom gave it a try and she got moving quickly i am now a average/good skater thanks you for inspiring me i do not regret it☺️ also if you could go to mandarin funworks in jacksonville florida on friday i would love to meet you i understand if you cant go there but all i want to say is thanks you.☺️😆

[@astridthorndyke9145]

I’m so thankful for this ❤️❤️❤️

[@puffkendrick6850]

Hey Deb 👋 luvin your tutorials, anyone involved in skating is a friend of mine.

[@alphablitzgurl4051]

I’d love to spin like you do but I get dizzy so easily also your so god damn amazing! Love your energy you beautiful amazing person

[@mrmainevent1872]

You make it look so easy. This is way past my level but maybe in a year or two. I went from skating once a year for the last 15 years to skating about 15 times in the last 2 months. Can you teach what some call the slow stride and some call crazy legs? I'm still learning them but I've been practicing your tomahawks.

[@mrmainevent1872]

Mohawks. Not tomahawks. 😅😅

[@halehsh8694]

Dear DD should the spin be on harder wheels? My 85s are too sticky to do it, although trucks aren’t stiff.

[@rosaleenjohnson9982]

Thank you !❤️😍

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You're welcome 😊

[@jiggymig]

Thanks for that great tutorial Dirty Deb, so if you don't spot how do you keep from getting dizzy?? Please help.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Spotting will inhibit the flow of your spin. The more often you practice spinning, the less dizzy you get. It takes a bit of time.

[@mmcc1936]

I had gotten into the bad habit of getting a half turn on both my front trucks. To break that habit, I practiced in my basement and imagined a string from my hand to my opposite, following toe to lift it up. Your hand tip Toe Down Toe Up is even more efficient.

[@roseestephane8108]

Darling I don’t see you merchandise anymore 🙁 are you gonna have anymore to sell? Would love a Tshirt 😄 Loving your lessons, thanking you.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Look under the "store" tab on my channel :)

[@tommyoneal3412]

Hello Dirty, I'm 55 years old and haven't been on my skates in like 9 years, I'm wanting to get back into skating, I took the speed wheels off my skates and put on the Roller Bones 101a I like these wheels much better but seems like every time I stand up these wheels be ready to roll...right from under me. I'm still so rusty from so long off skates. So hard to get relaxed.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Okay ... if I were you ... I would put the speed wheels back on. The width of those wheels will facilitate you in being more stable, as they have more "rubber on the road". When you get comfortable again and decide you want to be more agile then switch out the wheels.

[@harrier1231]

I miss your energy! I came to one of your classes at that very rink. The blonde chick that was talking about roller derby? That's probably not enough detail :D I still plan to come out for the wednesday skates... in months... I have to have hip surgery! Of all the things making me sad about it is not being able to keep relearning to skate for a while! The doc made a face when I asked when I could skate again and said that will be the very end of recovery :(

[@soobinsgirl]

I've been skating for about 4 days now and getting better every day but being flat-footed & knock-kneed really make it hard to properly do my edges, even scissors and bubbles can get confusing for my body. Any advice for this Dirty?

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

The more you train consistently, the more your brain and body will come into line.

[@soobinsgirl]

@@Dirtydeborahharry Thank you Dirty!!!!

[@blacksun1594]

I love your voice

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you so much I really appreciate that.

[@ryandelacruz4751]

When Debbie skates only the skates get sore

[@prettycyber8332]

Hahaha Toeee up and Toe dowwwn

[@TheKrista5]

It reminds me of ballet when you pirouette

[@aaronbruceladner1983]

I'm Afraid to Skate, Because I Might Fall Down a Lot

[@Chyyyyyyyyyyy]

Have you tried getting padding to start off? Amazon has some. Knee pads elbow pads wrist guards

[@hawks.gaming]

HII OMGGG

[@hawks.gaming]

I can do a lot more then what i use to do it took me a week to learn a bunch of new stuff

[@lottiejones1676]

Idk if it's just me but for the life of me, my brain and eyes just have a hard time connecting with my feet in skates lol. I feel so defeated 😭🤣 Just all discombobulated!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Go BACK to only the absolute basics of skating forward to focus on gliding.

[@dave_dave]

Debbie, You are so pretty. I call you my skating barbie. You look like a barbie doll.

[@Ms.K305]

“If you want to be a great skater you have to go both ways” 🤣 🌈 🛼🛼

[@mjmmorales]

🤔Roller skating spins seems so much harder than us ice skaters. ⛸️