How to Skate Backwards - Complete Guide for all Skill levels

Are you completely comfortable skating backwards? If not, this video will help.
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Fundamentals for new skaters
0:00 - Backwards skating is easy and fun
0:23 - Lemon Drops
1:18 - Basic Stride
3:30 - Backwards Swizzles (Very important)
4:26 - Looking over your Shoulder (Super important)
Fundamentals for experienced skaters (2 years or more)
6:25 - “C” cut
8:18 - Alternating “C” cuts
9:59 - Exercises to Practise “C” cuts
The Real Goods - Flow Style backwards skating
12:30 - Case study, What do the best street skaters do when they are skating backwards
13:42 - Proper body position for Flow Style backwards skating
16:15 - Backwards stride for Flow Skaters
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[@FlowSkate]

Thank you for your support. Time stamps below. Fundamentals for new skaters 0:00 - Backwards skating is easy and fun 0:23 - Lemon Drops 1:18 - Basic Stride 3:30 - Backwards Swizzles (Very important) 4:26 - Looking over your Shoulder (Super important) Fundamentals for experienced skaters (2 years or more) 6:25 - “C” cut 8:18 - Alternating “C” cuts 9:59 - Exercises to Practise “C” cuts The Real Goods - Flow Style backwards skating 12:30 - Case study, What do the best street skaters do when they are skating backwards 13:42 - Proper body position for Flow Style backwards skating 16:15 - Backwards stride for Flow Skaters

[@lawsdraws]

Can these skills also be applied to quads? Is there any difference?

[@Anahido700]

Nice toetoorial . 👍

[@valiken1]

Nice Gardening gloves buddy :-)

[@Killerpro3200]

I started skating a month and l am learning way to fast

[@malcolmgjones]

it took me a while but im starting to get it 😅

[@Anuca]

Currently 7am, I have not slept because I was just on my phone watching skating stuff all night.

[@rollforever_85]

we've all been there xD

[@silvanojr85]

@@rollforever_85 yes we have hahaha

[@davidschilder7999]

@@rollforever_85 im there 2 atm... waiting for my Twister Edges to arrive and beeing hyped for the first drive :D

[@MsLadyFuchsia]

me: 1:31 pm and watching this insted of working. Smooth inline skating vid tuts + skating withdrawals = no work done for another 2 hours. .... aaaaand just subscribed....

[@skateryan98]

But you already have Rollerskate?

[@martynjg]

Excellent tutorial, only started skating last summer, I've wanted to learn to skate backwards so that I can impress the Grandkids (I'm 60), cant wait to get out again 🤙👍

[@StudyabroadWithAbhilasha]

Good luck grandpa

[@martynjg]

@@StudyabroadWithAbhilasha thx 🤙

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

Get elbow, knee and wrist guards. They help a lot.

[@martynjg]

@@Bow-to-the-absurd already kitted out, thx 🤙

[@ScubaShark--8964]

Woahh-!! I'm impressed-!

[@mela3018]

You are the Bob Ross of inline skating🙌🏻

[@rollforever_85]

I thought this before, haha

[@changing22]

“And now we’re gonna stride on the left side too, cause every stride needs a friend.”

[@bigchannel1320]

"So now we are gonna come over here, and our foot is gonna follow our other foot! Like happy little friends"

[@mela3018]

When you break some bone remember…“There’s no mistakes, just happy little accidents”

[@bigchannel1320]

@@mela3018 "That blood on the ground looks amazing and it adds color to the pavement, remember, there are no mistakes, just happy little accidents, and it makes art beautiful"

[@mrkb34]

The “no skateboarding” sign on the wall. Lol

[@ekinerdem2088]

That's not skateboarding that's rollerblading ✋🏻

[@andylutz3505]

@@ekinerdem2088 exactly!

[@hongerchen]

The rules need to be broken

[@ScubaShark--8964]

@@ekinerdem2088 That's the point

[@customfantasyhotwheels]

Skateboarding is a crime. Inline skating isn't.

[@subtlegroove9867]

Coming back to Shaun's tutorials after a year of practice and progress. Now better realising the level of skill and expertise this man has, it is truly magnificent how smoothly he is able to demonstrate every tiny step of the learning curve. People with this much skill and expertise usually forget the baby steps and skip to the shiny stuff and expect you to do the same which is frustrating and demotivating for the beginner. Shaun deserves a huge shoutout for his incredible ability to empathize and for keeping the "novice inside" still alive.

[@berkanbilgin2287]

Absolutely perfect point. 100% agree with you

[@360.Tapestry]

i literally have no questions after watching because he's already hit all the points

[@TheBellmare]

"As soon as I get a few butterflies..." butterflies as I'm putting on my skates

[@johnmark7361]

😆 that’s me. I have those butterflies moments when I do my skating at night with my dog.

[@adrianzero2560]

"butterflies" ? what? feel like shit lol

[@abelo6727]

Lemons!!!

[@pretty948]

Sometimes I go a lil too far and it's that oops I went to far back while rocking my chair feeling and I get a not so mini heart attack

[@christopherpaan]

As someone who has been on ice skates since I was very young (playing hockey), and also has quite a bit of experience on inline skates, I find the basic skills, fundamentals, and edge control explained in this video to be very appropriate for it a beginner skater

[@mrpropergander6800]

Best tip for any beginner is to teach them to drop their weight in to their hips, rather than breathing air down into the lungs newbies draw air into the top of their lungs which pulls their weight up making them much more unstable.

[@jean1718]

⁠@@mrpropergander6800 just now realizing my body does that breath thing, and how important that is. thanks

[@kevintchoreret]

Amazing teaching. Very down to earth teacher. I like the: "uhh...getting better!"

[@AdanRice]

Agreed

[@-CourageTheCowardlyDog]

Shaun, Alex, I have been skating for over 10 years now and, believe it or not, this whole time I really wanted to but was always afraid to try to skate backwards. This summer I have finally mustered up some courage and decided to really try. I have searched youtube and came across this video. The explanation and the tips are exceptionally good! After a couple of weeks I was skating backwards :-) This is so much fun. Thank you, thank you, thank you. YOU'VE TAUGHT ME TO SKATE BACKWARDS. THANK YOU!!!

[@deen2175]

He's like a Father teaching his children.

[@pabloyi]

Skate daddy

[@AlanosaurusRex]

Thank you Alex and Shaun. I am about 4 months from being a complete beginner and backward skating is what I have been working on for the last month. I'll be adding the C-carve exercise and will practice it backwards for a few days to ingrain the motion before attempting to powerslide for the first time. I am very excited to learn the powerslide and now feel ready for it. I just want to reiterate my praise and thanks, you have broken things down wonderfully in this video and have shown a clear progression with something for everyone to practice.

[@erinevermay8926]

This video is so helpful! I noticed a big improvement in my backward skating attempts after watching this

[@poory6830]

Just came home for rollerblading and I succeeded in learning backward skating. All thanks to your tutorial. You are a great teacher!

[@vincenzoluppino207]

So glad to see you in tutrorials again! Namaste and keep up the good work!

[@paul_k_7351]

Sean & Alex thank you so much for doing these tutorials. Right now no one out there does them remotely as well as you!

[@kylepickle715]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the work that goes into these tutorials I’ve watched alottttttt of them the way you explain things with cues really helps

[@TS-qc7ny]

Appreciate you taking the time to share this information 😊

[@Godsknight]

Phenomenal explanation my friends!! Thank you for this awesome tutorial.

[@CraftyCuriosity]

You are changing my life .. this breakdown is amazing and I'm practicing

[@tomrodrigues5150]

This is amazing! Thank you so much! I can't wait to get out and skate! Definitely wish I had a sweet surface like that to practice on.

[@hirangunn832]

great video. you're such a good teacher with all the patience in the world. great work shaun and alex. i'm gonna start doing all of these when i hit the netball courts next

[@lukebreis]

Hi Shaun! Thanks for this video. I like very much your method of teaching. You are an inspiration. Bye

[@KittenDoctor]

Really awesome fundamentals tutorial, thanks so much for this

[@bleepbloop2383]

This was exactly the level of instruction and explanation I was looking for as a complete beginner. Thanks so much for posting this!

[@bryanvu8697]

Great video clip and awesome instructor 👍

[@madamelove9128]

Thank you! This video has helped me so much, been struggling to crack the backwards stride for a while and I finally got it So happy, thank you

[@Jry088]

Watched quite a few clips on skating and yours is the one I find most beneficial. It's so detailed but not at all boring. Great instructor.

[@manuelaparis6203]

I have seen many backwards skating videos and I wasn’t able to do it until I saw this tutorial. The way you guide it step by step is amazing. Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@gabrielamortegui76]

Excellent explanation. So clear, so simple, useful and pragmatic. Thanks a lot.

[@nghila900]

Fantastic tutorial! Thank you!

[@leisdaje]

I’m in love with your skate space

[@delsol1967]

Thank you for this wonderful video. It has to be the most comprehensive tutorial for backward skating that I've seen. Appreciate the detail that you go into.

[@lildxck5609]

Very clear and informative in-depth guide!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Amazing tutorial, perfectly explained.🙏 When I think of backwards Flow skaters, you guys always come to mind, and Nicola, of course! His backwards flow is insane! 👌

[@PaulCherepnin]

Omg! Thanks so much for that! I’m trying to teach my son to skate backwards. And you’re saying just the right words to express what feels easy for me and hard for him. Thanks a lot!

[@islay8798]

Excellent….. thanks. Happy new year

[@eddyb1883]

Your video has been real helpful to the fullest ,Thank you for making it bro Really thank you guys

[@David_Randall8108]

Thank you so much! This got me skating backwards well enough, and now you've equipped me to get even better and more comfortable with practice!

[@sh-bt7he]

Thank you! It's a perfect guide video for backwards skating. Now I have a little confidence for practicing.

[@luchobarrios]

Thanks You for the tutorial. I really wish more tutorials like this.

[@tracksensations]

This was great, really helpful and well explained. Thank you for taking the time to share!

[@zachmadsen5005]

I like how you break things down. Looking forward to doing these drills. Cheers!

[@ajprofi]

Thank you for very useful step-by-step exercises. Awesome tutorial!

[@marmotae]

Such a dope teacher and camera work 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@dimebarification]

You're great at explaining, thanks for all the videos.

[@Idiot7680]

Highly respect bro the tutorial helps a lot

[@CMDRJaZZ]

awesome video guys, super great teaching here.

[@marsysatala6471]

This tutorial is perfection…!!! ❤️

[@GuillermoSchimmel]

Thank you man, you two are the best.

[@user-bm6mx5uz8f]

Beautiful techniques, thankyou again for another fab tutorial and class demonstrations ❤

[@sebastianmendozaolea4343]

This is the best tutorial i ever seen, thank u so much

[@fisherchi]

I'm starting to learn to skate backwards. This is very helpful since I've missed learning some of the basic basics. Thanks guys!

[@alexmh6131]

first of all, brilliant, broken down extremely well and I feel like i could implement all these things and eventually develop my own style once the fundamental things are in place! so thank you for that, secondly the case study of your camera guy was an amazing bit of footage, the sense of speed whilst making it look so effortless was incredible! and third and final thing, your beard is awesome! have a nice day

[@JaDe-xu8ew]

Awesome explanation and step-by-step learning. I'm grateful that it is still online! 🙏😁

[@ilonabrandt-tom454]

Thank you for this careful progression. I am a beginner skater and needed this gradual instruction. Cant wait to practice this.

[@Ivanaet]

Can tell you really put in your heart to teach. You analyze your own video and edited with add on comments just to ensure we get it right! 👏👏👏

[@ingenious4t]

Breathtaking demonstration I really enjoyed how this was broken down then pieced back together so gradually. Thanks v much!

[@TooManyWheels]

Really well made, we can see your instructor background at Alien in-line. I wish I wasn't so messy with my explanations haha

[@manish041083]

Learned backward skating on my own, thanks to your video ... a superb detailed explanation.

[@carlosalfonso6999]

Marvelous teaching! Thank you so much from Chile!!!

[@pandmantom]

This is one of the most comforting and useful tutorials.

[@njmartybrodeur30]

Great video! Thank you. I'd considered myself decent at backward skating, but your video, and the explanations about the weight between heel vs. toe (include the carpet segment) really helped! Great instructional vid. 👌

[@juancarloslopez891]

Thanks guys for this great tutorial. Back skating has been a challenge for me.....after watching the video I feel confident I can do it 💪🏼👍🏼

[@PamelaBrandonChromeFoto]

It's so good to see that Safety is important in your videos!!! So crucial to wear a helmet, hard to recover from a head injury. Excellent tips and transition in explaining the steps.

[@PimGeerts]

absolutely fantastic lesson, thanks!!!

[@sebastianhorx7244]

Hey there, thankful greatings from Germany for that slow and down to earth tutorial. Its way more basic than most and gives a feeling of really getting better from one baby step to the next. Stay that way. Thanks

[@josepmbardina1906]

Thank you so much. You are amazing. I am in love with your teaching. You cannot imaging how grateful your class is. Again. Thanks.

[@katiasavina2521]

Oh, you're sooo positive! I wish all the teachers did that amazing "Wooo!" that inspires us, the students :)

[@roadrunnerbikernewskater781]

Namaste, thanks Alex & Shaun, I watched this vlog tens time and will keeping watching.

[@kristiannsampson3126]

Honestly! Thank u so much for your videos. They're absolutely fantastic and so easy to follow! I've spent the last few hrs on here watching other tutorials and yours are by FAR the best! I've just bought a pair of skates/blades for the first time in about 22yrs (I have skated at a rink a couple times since then) but have been wanting my own. As i kid/teen, i could never quite master going backwards from a stopped position and this video is going to help a ton and now I'm even more excited to get my blades tomorrow! Thank you so much 💓🇳🇿

[@joyflg1rl]

This lesson is incredible. Thank you so much. I learned so much just by watching it over and over again and trying to remember your practice suggestions when I was out skating. But, today, I actually brought you with me while I was out on my skates and practiced all of the lessons in order after reviewing each one - it was incredible how rapidly I progressed in skill and confidence! Amazing! Thank you for breaking it down into itty bitty pieces in such an incredible way. Your pedagogy is phenomenal. You made this so learnable. And practicing all of the parts as you demonstrated increased my confidence and my physical and intellectual understanding. Wow! This was such an amazing learning experience. I am so grateful.

[@igorvandamme2324]

Thank you very much Shon!!! This was my dark side of rollerblade. Now i know how to improve my backmove!! Namaste🙏

[@hppotclotrluver]

Yo, this is the best and most comprehensive tutorial I've seen on the subject! Thank you so much!! Once I saw your techniques it clicked in my brain.

[@chanich11]

Awsome guide, cant wait to try structured approach to backflow. I was stuck not being confident with scissor stance after 15 years not skating, really hope this will help.

[@lavenna522]

I'm at the A state of trying to skate backwards and this is so far the best video I could find to get further. Thank you!

[@Xm3rcyX]

watching this video definitely made me feel ready.......to watch another one of his video :) what an amazing skater, team included.

[@PeAtway]

I liked this video. This really helps me to focus on the essentials. Thanks.

[@xblumentopfx]

Perfect explained. Awesome video, great stuff.

[@MadStar1976]

Thank you. Great tutorial... will test it out after the snow here in Germany :-)

[@davesel4195]

Thx for an awesome tutorial really appreciate it ….I skated when I was young and now 30 plus years later picked it up again and your lessons are awesome and really a great help.

[@nicolasvera7266]

Awesome video bro!

[@wza360]

this is so good. I kept this video open on my laptop and was doing many practices during past week. now it feels I am ready for last parts starting from approx 13min. Brilliant.

[@user-ow2ep8wz2t]

Hey, great guide! Super nice explaination with lots of details. Thanks a lot, gonna start practicing this exercises.

[@TheJuaniji]

Super class. Thank you very much for your time and teachings, you are a great skater and learning from a pro is superb. We beginners need all that technique. Thanks a lot again.

[@nvtx]

I love it!! Thank you, great tutorial!

[@robertgemkow2762]

Great video. One is never too old to improve one's technique. Thank you.

[@kevinchaney8634]

Amazing video! Thanks for the help! I saved this and will be watching it several times.

[@poory6830]

Just came home from rollerblading and I succeeded in learning this skill. All thanks to your tutorial! You are cool. I even learned to look back two sides

[@emptyinside2987]

This randomly popped up in my recomendations, Thank You for creating content like this. I had a small accident this year and still some of my muscles and joints are sore, i will try to dust off my skates and have my own rehabilitation/fun :)

[@brunoborgesdevega]

The best backwards roller skating class ever. Shaun has a lot of teaching skills. Very , very good. Thanks

[@Alanis.morresete]

Amazing !! Greatings from Brazil !

[@ochentoso]

What a great video, man! Thaks a lot for this lesson! Just wanna go out and try it righ now!

[@divisionoflabor3070]

This is super helpful. The first year of skating I basically just skated around town, no practicing of technique. This year, I'm really going to learn all the fundamentals. Texted myself this video. Thanks Shaun and Alex!

[@animepixx3209]

Comecei a andar de patins ontem e seus vídeos estão me ajudando muito. Thank you so much!

[@lukas-ow5sn]

Never seen such a great Tutorial!

[@fernieu3537]

great video. will practice today

[@darren6762]

AWESOME Shaun and Alex. I learnt this from you guys about two years ago and I was naturally good looking over right shoulder so I only ever skated backwards looking over my left and levelled my left to be as good as right but I still naturally look over right when I have speed, Also your one footed backwards lesson in another tutorial is the best for backwards balance. Fantastic to see some more tutorials from you. Keep up the great work cause if you can make this 50 year young man as good as I am in two years you can and probably have taught so many people so again keep up the great work you do!!!

[@belo3965]

This is one of the beeeeest tutorials I've seen recently.Very helpful thank you both♡

[@ladyexploring8412]

so far THE BEST tutorial on youtube!!!!! Good job and thanks a lot!