how to freestyle smoother | trick execution

[@TheBeefySkater]

I'm always so impressed by freestyle skating, people make it look so easy but it's definitely not. Keep up the good work Sarah, wish I could do any of the cool tricks in this vid. 👍

[@manuelsamperio8559]

Great observations! I think one of the main things I think about when it comes to flow in freestyle is making the each trick transition into each other effortlessly. To do this we have to keep in mind how our movement as a whole is directed and spread out while focusing on foot placement at the end of each trick. For example, one of my favorite lines is Monster Walk - Reverse Monster Walk- 180 pivot to flamingo/front side smoothie. During this line your momentum is going in one direction but your personal sense of direction is constantly switch forwards and backwards while the feet have very little adjusting to do between each individual trick. Trying to do Spacewalk to then completely stop to try to do a rail trick without a transitionary trick in between (one that changes the momentum, like a Paulino/Mroz twist) will look choppy from a line perspective, even if both tricks were executed flawlessly. I think this is why it's often compared to dancing. we can dance in a flowy fashion (Mike Osterman) like we're at a mosh pit (Denham Hill) or like were about to breakdance (Primo Desiderio) Or like we're in a ballet/figure skating (Dan Gesmer). I noticed my best sessions are when I ave the right sound track to match the speed I'm looking for and even dancing a little before skating. It's one of the reasons why I think Yoyo Shultz does a little quick little shuffle before most competition sets.

[@SarahParkMatott]

💯 that’s where I think it gets really special for me. And part of the 4 keys I really think add to freestyle 😃 its the dance and transition! Great examples too

[@SkateboardEnjoyer]

Some great tricks in here ! Love it, we always chase progression in working towards the better lands and definitely some good lands here ! Looks so peaceful out there, love that

[@topolatte]

Omg i love your style, also you're crazy

[@SarahParkMatott]

haha thank you 😂

[@azzamfs]

Thanks for the video! It's an interesting thought, I've always thought about this whenever I go for a skate session. Should I clean up the tricks I already have, or should I learn new ones? It all depends really, some days I feel like drilling on consistency/cleanliness, other days I would learn new tricks. But it gets weird when preparing for contests, I guess I should focus on consistency if that's the case. But just focusing on consistency/cleanliness can get boring (and frustrating). Considering I'm not a professional/paid skater with no obligations to fulfill, I never take this too seriously and as you said in the video, just "practice to satisfaction" is enough for me. Btw, that's a nice slogan, thanks for mentioning it 😆 Also 9:37 is a good point too. Handstand injuries are no joke and it's important to know when to stop practicing.

[@NobodyOnInternet]

I start skate a 3 days ago...i kinda good on stand in skate...and i like freestyle too so what you recomend to me for practice for improve is a freestyle? By the way i 35y i know...to late butttr

[@goofyfootgreg]

Thanks! Hope you’re having a good day, too ✌️

[@bonsaibloom]

Thanks for the inspo, ima go skate 🛹♥️

[@ryanrowe1975]

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[@熊谷智-s5n]

サラ先生❤ 今日もskateboardがんばりました♪♪

[@phillipkelley4262]

maybe the other word you were thinking of for style was finesse? lol that's the word your adjectives made me think of :P Edit: Just finished the rest of the video and your skating has came so far, watch some old videos and compare to now, to see how your style has been developing because it's awesome!

[@thedarkriver1]

Tricks without pads! That alone impresses me😂 I don't do ish without pads. I bust my azz often!!

[@RohiniRajRocks]

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