how to skate backwards (finally) | roller skate tutorial

Skating backwards is more fun than skating forward, change my mind.
Im sorry for screaming at you guys.
This was before I knew how to use my mics.
Also.
I feel like I'm on the pipeline to becoming a PE teacher and I'm totally here for that character arc.
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00:00 Introduction
00:52 C-Sweep
01:51 Bubbles
03:33 C-sweep + Bubbles = ❤️
05:21 Common Beginner Mistakes

[@onknee]

“I want you to feel the joy of floating through the air.” That made me smile. Thank you.

[@HeySojo]

I used to know how to skate a little when I was younger. I decided I want to learn for real now I’ll be 57 in few weeks and I have arthritis in the knees. I just got my skates this week and have been practicing in the house first,mainly for balance. I’ve been watching and practicing your 7 minute video and I can tell the difference already. Even my knees feel better. I’m going to go outside and practice that video this weekend and can’t wait to try this one. My friends laughed when I told them I’m going to take up skating since I’m older and not in the best shape. Not the worst but not the best either. But I feel I can do this, especially since I can relate to you. You look like my daughters. I have 5 ! Keep making your videos I’m watching and learning and I love your new split screen technique. Also I have an autistic grandson, age 13 who is non verbal. I see you ❤. Love this and I’m going to do this! I love the way you teach!! ❤

[@motivated2010]

I was in your place last year this same time...best decision I made to get back into skating...down 51 pounds and 8 pounds from goal weight. Let them laugh and while they are laughing you will be enjoying your new roller skating life...good for you😅

[@HeySojo]

@@motivated2010 Thanks!!! May I ask how old you are?

[@motivated2010]

@@HeySojo turned 57 this past June...you got this!

[@jordjosh2]

Ladie I’m with you. I’m 61 and just started back skating after 40 plus years n I’m loving it. I too have arthritis in one knee but I skate anyway. Some times I’ll take a Tylenol before when I wanna skate for 3 hours or more 😂 but it’s a life changer for me. We got this ladies. Love❤

[@swvsnick]

See if your autistic grandson would like to go skating with you if you haven't thought of that already. As someone also on the spectrum, a lot of autistics feel left out, and he might feel especially so as non verbal. Skating might be a little harder for him at first because autism messes with physical coordination at first, but if he likes it and you encourage him, he may love it, and then you have a buddy.

[@JaCiBaYbEe]

Me not owning any skates, having no intention of getting any, just had to say you are an amazing teacher! Your energy, your information, your demonstrations! On point, I'm sure many people are going to learn so much from you 🖤

[@maddajoy1980]

Your tutorials are BY FAR the most helpful I’ve ever come across. Just wow. The energy, the simplicity of the steps.. You’re working magic, girl!!!

[@whokilledris]

no wait your tutorials are so smooth n your laugh is so cute i love thesee ❤

[@AtamariiShay]

I'm 30 this year. Never stuck to skating. Earlier I was at the rink cuz I recently picked it back up cuz my daughter picked it up. I thought maybe loosening the trucks up a bit would help. Come home tonight, listened to this. You said that and now I can go backwards. It was my trucks holding me back. Not the spankin new skates.

[@corvigae]

Love this! My biggest problem with backwards skating so far isn't the actual skating itself, but that whenever I start to actually look behind me when I do it I start to lean to turn to the side, no matter how straight I try to keep my shoulders. Also I still haven't been able to nail transitions without consistently falling on my ass 😅

[@swvsnick]

when you skate, try to skate around an oval shape, like most skate rinks, and then as you skate backwards, look over the shoulder on the inside of the rink, so when you turn it's within the rink shape and you don't crash into anything because you're not looking. Maybe turn your head just 90 degrees and use your peripheral vision or move your eyes the rest of the way, that could be it. I'm also struggling with transitions too. Invest in some kneepads and train yourself to fall on your knees in a sliding direction, it'll hurt less. Odds are you aren't opening up for your transitions enough, so look up drills for hip flexibility. I've been told I open all the way up but then get scared and pull my feet back in lol so that's also possible. Start them stationary and really get the opening up down, multiple times and then move a little faster so you can't get away with not opening up all the way. As we say on the derby team: 'if you're not falling you're not learning!' good luck!

[@LeCarnetDigital]

I love your energy so much ✨☺️ As a drawing teacher I definetly need to learn from you and your ability to reassure us ❤

[@ASMRTingledPink]

I am still working on my balance and posture going forward. I am really struggling to get my body position right. I think I'm doing it right, until I watch the video of me that I recorded. Then I'm like, "Oh dear!" It's all wrong! I hope someday soon I'll get it right. I would love to move on and start learning some new things. Great video! I am saving it in my skating playlist so I can refer back to it once I've gotten forward skating down. Thank you for sharing this!

[@supplechasehopeviewfarm]

Love your videos !!! I just ordered my Moxi’s and I’m so excited to start skating again many years later. I thought I would be fine but after putting on my old skates and realized I could not go forward 😂 I for sure will need your videos on hand 😊

[@Wearyartistofgreatlake]

I’m so thankful to have found your account😭💕

[@carmaela2689]

You make it look so graceful and elegant. Love this. Thank you for how you explain it.

[@matt1988ish]

I figured out how to do this on my own just yesterday. If I had seen your video sooner, it would have helped me so much! The easiest break down of skating backwards I have seen on youtube, thank you!

[@JayJay-st2vp]

Dasia, much love for the super technical tutorial. Skating backwards is one of the only thing that I've had so much trouble with. I'm trying this at the rink next time! ✌

[@user-qq3fl9gm3h]

thank you so much for making this type of content. It's helped me and a lot of other people too. Keep posting!

[@milleradventures6465]

Sharing your videos with my youngest skater, and I am remembering my love for it at 45. Your videos are great, clear and explaining the importance of body positioning is so important. 👏🏻

[@mjcoolswagtv8839]

Your videos are so helpful! I recently bought roller skates and practiced for the fourth time today and can already do the Walt’s jump and heel toe spin, because you explain everything so thoroughly. Thank you 💞

[@motivated2010]

Okay gonna practice soon as I get off today and will let you know my progress...super excited thank you ❤❤😅

[@jadea3204]

I believe you when you say it's more fun! Can't wait to skate backwards tmrw PROPERLY 😂Instantly subbing to your channel love your way of teaching and personality x and gurl you fine! 🔥

[@patzyterps7044]

Dasia YOU ARE A BLESSING to my roller skating journey ❤ thank You!

[@florenciaalcaldemontero837]

I love all your videos🫶🏼🫶🏼You are very funny, friendly and you are excellent teaching. With these videos you make me feel more relaxed and I feel that I will get there with every new move. 😃😃😃😃

[@mikeybemunchin]

I love your channel. It's helped my skating so much❤

[@laineydavis00]

I'm so excited to try this! I can do very painfully slow bubbles going backwards, but I think the tip about loosening up my trucks will help a lot. Thank you for the amazing and uplifting advice! Fingers crossed for my next skating session :)

[@GiraffesUwU]

Thank you so much! You've made me want to buy a pair and give skating a go! I definitely won't starting here, but watching your videos makes me excited for when I finally can give this a try.

[@amandainness7609]

It's negative artic temps outside and usually a bicyclist, and it's too cold for that hobby. I started skating with my girls, and now I'm obsessed! I'm learning some new tricks thanks to your videos. Yesterday skating was such a positive experience watching the young ones, watching the ladies on expert level bust their moves. Then, the young ones would mimic and try to land their tricks. Such joy!

[@saysthebird8950]

OMG!! I did it. Thank you for simplifying this ❤ Subscribed!

[@winonajohnson3349]

Yes, I'm gonna try this out tomorrow! ❤

[@wildchildamber]

I just got roller skates and was struggling. I watched your tutorial. It helped me so much! Thanks! 🙂🙂🙂

[@fiestadancers]

That was so well explained! ❤I’m going to try.

[@cr0wnedj3wel]

Thank you for this tutorial! Can’t wait to try this out

[@memorizeitwithmusic612]

What an excellent video! Perfect explanation. Thank you!

[@noir3368]

man I wish you could be my skate mentor! your energy is so encouraging- thank you

[@bibi3297]

Amazing skater, Amazing tutorial. Thank you! ❤

[@Jackieooo]

Loved this video so much made me laugh out loud!!!! Thank you for your help!!! 🙏

[@bambitions]

Love your channel !!!

[@lavender-cat]

thank you for making these videos!! I’ve been binge watching and reference these as I get back into skating and practice soon!!🫶🏽

[@heatherday1583]

🎉so excited to drill this! Thank you!

[@cinnydulce]

see i was terrified to get back on my skates after taking a nasty fall.... but this- these lessons are exactly what i needed! and you're so sweet!!!!!!! thank you for posting this content!!!!!

[@vapingfastbreak5629]

Can’t wait to try this out. 🥺🥺🥺

[@MsTambo76]

You are such a good teacher 😊

[@antoineaaron3754]

Thank you soooooo much!! This helped me out and I was skating backwards in literally 90 seconds! Crazy😅

[@thomasgostomski3885]

I love hearing g you speaK!!! You teach with goodness and confidence!! Your super awesome. 💪💪🙏🙏🙏🖐👍

[@nerdonabudget]

Thanks for this guide!! Recently got into roller skating and one of my goals is to be able to smoothly skate backwards because it looks so cool!! Will def be working on this whenever I can. Keep up the great work!

[@jazzyluvsGod]

How’s it going for you?

[@theresakulpa3004]

Perfect timing for this video! I'm celebrating my 25th bday by taking my friends skating tomorrow, and ngl I kinda wanna show off a little teeny bit 😅Thank you!

[@DasiaDoesIt]

Oh this will get you there.🫶🏾 Happy birthday! I hope you have a loverly time!

[@tashawiehe2875]

You make it look so damn elegant and easy!!!! I am practising what you have been teaching.. hopefully I’ll get there , I’m so scared tho 😅

[@javacloudz]

I've always wondered how people skate backward. Also after watching I think i want to get into roller skating myself, great vid 🙏🏾

[@Natalies_Network]

Love your vlogs !

[@mikebas7325]

As a person who can't skate, I still enjoy watching your videos. Your energy and teaching skills are on point. 🥰

[@LotusSunn]

I was watching this video while at the skate park to practice I’m still trying to get more comfortable but doing long distance bubbles really helps you grow to be comfortable

[@jamilaidris945]

I can’t wait to try these drills

[@eallers2570]

This video is helpful but also adorable! Made me laugh! Great demo!

[@KarimaCannon]

Thank you thank you thank you! I’m a little buzzed right now but this tutuorial was easy and I almost have it . I will come back tomorrow !

[@MademoiselleCaro]

Thank you so much for this video !!!

[@mitotemodification654]

Fool proof tutorial! Thank you so much 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽✨

[@Jessika3]

Thank you for making this video! I will be watching your playlist. I will be skating by SPRING '24 lets go!

[@sashavonb2570]

You're amazing !

[@ThatBirbThing]

you are so frickin amazing i can't even omfg

[@eg3186]

You are my favorite I have learned a lot from you

[@Clawedbykala]

Omgggg thank you now ik how. Finally can do it

[@Nathansanidiot]

I just wanted to say I'm grateful for you explaining this process throughout the video. Without it i might've never learned to skate backwards. But because of your guidance i managed to learn how to in only 3 hours! I don't know how i did but it's definitely thanks to you🙏

[@JC-le6cn]

This is so helpful, omg!!!

[@laurawhite8076]

I skated there today because watching your videos motivated me to get outside! 💞 it was my first time there and I’m dying to get back tomorrow

[@caramelcube528]

Thank you!❤

[@iisacstorres]

I was waiting so long for this

[@DasiaDoesIt]

My bad, thank you for hanging in there.🫶🏾❤️

[@Real_Nahbiyah]

Great video sis thank you!!

[@nightowl-kr5te]

Really awesome explainer

[@rakwonakins1571]

Your a great teacher because this help me a lot lol

[@DesimereeMcFab]

I haven’t tried it yet but I just watched 5 of your videos and they are VERY informative! Thanks so much! Also liked how they are short informative videos.

[@ashleehauxwell904]

Did I break my arm trying to learn to skate backwards 5 days ago?? Yes. Am I still going to watch this video so I can try again when my elbow is mended?? Also yes. P.S. always wear your protective gear when trying new things!!!

[@oywiththepoodlesalready]

Aw jeez hope you heal up quickly! Thanks for the gear reminder 🙏

[@christinek2182]

Such great instruction! I used to skate so much and could never figure out how to go backwards

[@freeaccount4870]

Just 2 days ago i didnt know how to skate and slipped and fell at the slightest mivement but 2 days later and im learning how to skaye backwards thank you so much!😊

[@misterpalmer]

Instant sub! 🙌🏿✨

[@KINGCHRISCHARLES]

Your channel gone have me the coldest skater in here.

[@iamnithegemstylist]

Okkk girl i just ordered my skating and i’m kinda getting the hang of it

[@VoltzVlogs]

your skates are so cute!! also I feel like this was the perfect backwards skating tutorial. Next time I go roller skating I'm trying these techniques out. Thank you!

[@jessixa_143]

I started rollerskating a month ago and ive already progressed so much! i can do pretty much everything skating forward, I learnt how to transition, and now i just needed to learn to skate backwards *from* that transition, so i watched this, got outside, fell on my ass for a few hours, and then eventually skated backwards, albeit slowly, but i can work into it more!

[@jazzyluvsGod]

How’re you now?

[@KINGCHRISCHARLES]

She's the goat. Auto sub.

[@what200883]

Thank you!

[@InaMod]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@alinettalqway]

you are so beautiful 😍and your content is really high-quality and helpful💖

[@corinnet9822]

Great video thank you

[@cachis168]

MISS!! THANK YOU !!!!!!!

[@pinkhairedneko]

Your videos are so helpful!!!! Can you do one on moving around slower skaters? I am slow for an adult, but I fell a bunch last time I went because there were several small children who just stopped in the middle of the rink, or were moving a lot slower and I fell to avoid crashing since I don't know how to go around people yet!

[@nicolewilson9283]

Can't wait to try!!! but first I need my own skates.

[@codakid2_urmom]

I’m only 13 and this helps a lot, thanks so much!❤

[@43jm43]

Thanks empress

[@tashah6041]

My daughter is learning more from you.I am a very good fan.

[@jasperzatch610]

Love these tips, been trying to teach my partner to backwards skate, I've been skating for so long I'm not a good teacher lol. The best way i describe it is "pizza french fry, but backwards" the bubble makes more sense 😂

[@lovelee8260]

Thank you

[@LillyThompson-nj7rs]

TYSMM

[@EnchantedUs]

im just doing the C sweaps i cant do them together!!!!!

[@cloudsAndcream]

1. I rlly like this series 2. I think good video ideas could be: roller skating tricks or spins (if you have time)

[@courtneylyons7019]

“I’m about to learn you” 😂😂 I like your style

[@KINGCHRISCHARLES]

She said I did baby I'm here for you. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love it .

[@rubypanterra.]

Learn me, I'm here for it 💚

[@lucygworek1268]

Your videos are so helpful! When you do the c-sweep are all four of your wheels touching the ground or just the inner two? I can only do it when I lean my inner edge in lifting my outer two wheels. I messed around with my trucks as well! Thanks!

[@motivated2010]

Ok so I followed the plan but I noticed when I attempted to do the c sweep it was not smooth so I'm going to loosen my trucks a little more. This also kept me from having a smooth backward bubble. Your instructions are perfect.. little adjustments needed on my end..

[@feliciaandia]

Love your purple skates! How can I get some?

[@LadyFeebs]

it’s crazy bc i was just practicing backwards skating today and wanted to have a couple of drills/ideas for it besides bubbles! i’m wondering though whenever you’re carving/turning to one side going backwards, which foot is leading? whenever i skate forwards, i always have the right foot in front with my staggered stance when i’m turning right and the left foot in front when turning left. is it different when going backwards? thanks for the videos always!

[@ricejuice8982]

As Ikki says "I fly so high I crap on the birds" 😂