How to SKATE BACKWARDS for beginners w/ Estro Jen

Learn how to roller skate backwards with Estro Jen.

[@python3793]

quick timestamp key for myself and others, since i'm gonna be coming back to this video a *lot*. it's by far one of the most helpful backwards skating videos i've seen in a while :) 0:00 - intro & balance exercises 3:30 - foot positioning & pushing off 6:38 - turning 12:52 - (skates are now on) stepping backwards 13:33 - blowing bubbles 15:48 - actually skating backwards 19:25 - questions from the live chat 22:17 - forwards to backwards (& vice versa) transitions 25:30 - crossovers 31:22 - outro & more questions from the chat

[@Schollergrott]

It's really helpful, even for me! Found some new ways to skate backwards. Thumbs up!

[@eleanorrose5577]

Advice for anyone concerned about falling over is to wear pads and a helmet. Coming from someone who snapped my wrist skating 6 months ago I now will not skate without my knee pads and wrist guards at the very least and if I'm trying something new I always wear my helmet. I can't explain how much more confident I feel wearing them. At first I didn't want to wear them because I thought I was going to look stupid but it wasn't until I snapped my wrist stepping onto concrete that I realised how much they can save you. Never again will I skate without my pads purely because of the confidence boost I get from wearing them. Hope this helps someone.

[@deecupine]

this actually made a lot of sense! A lot of other teachers explain the "feet in A shape, now step" and then "bubbles" but then never explain how to actually skate backwards lol

[@estrojen8755]

Than you!

[@dadahdah]

Yes exactly! I end up with bad / half bubbles backwards and never get further than that. This helped me at least get the logic of it, so thanks Estro Jen! 😊

[@chelsealeigh8831]

Legit! Here I am thinking I’m just being dumb because I can’t hack it, and it turns out it’s just the second half has never been explained 😂😂

[@blacksheep6365]

The booty-turning tip is transformative.

[@oliviah.4741]

Exactly!

[@callmekris4434]

You can truly tell how much love she has for skating and teaching other people how to skate and it’s incredible. Her energy helps me get pumped up and excited to learn.

[@yng1976]

4😅t

[@alyssavargas7745]

estro jens energy is so fun i luv her 🥺💗

[@estrojen8755]

aww thank you! love you back!

[@mattpendergraft7045]

@@estrojen8755 Me too! I haven't skated since high school in the 80's, but with social distancing this seems like a great time to get back into it. Seems like it's all girls, though... Your tutorials are really making me think I need to.

[@catzmeow7893]

I know bet she was a cheerleader of some sort. She's amazing

[@rebecca_stone]

I don't know what I love more about this video - the detailed explanations of backwards skating, or the fact that even Estro Jen gets kicked out of public spaces too when skating.

[@moxiskates]

It happens to the best of us! xD

[@TianaCoats]

I just learned how to jump on and off curbs! My backwards needs work.

[@saludicious]

Estro Jen makes this look so easy. I actually tried this on ice skates. It worked much better than I expected.

[@anabarefield6023]

How do you overcome the fear of catching one of those little pebbles on the street or tripping over a crack in the cement? Especially backwards! I think it’s the “mental” part of it that hinders me sometimes

[@TK-mh2ph]

wrist guards + knee pads, stay low to the ground, and practice stopping on your toe stop when going backwards! if you fall, you fall forwards, so it's actually a lot easier to catch yourself. I feel you though, the mental part is really hard for me too!!

[@estrojen8755]

stagger your stance and lift the heels. Get really good at bubbles and then learn to push confidently because speed is your friend when trying to go smooth outdoors. (oh! and scan the ground for pebbles)

[@schellstar]

Miss Ana! Do you remember me, Jeanne?! You taught my son Jake preschool in Austin in 2009!!! I am skating now too! Wow, I hope we can reconnect!!! Instagram- shelikesskating

[@Tee-xt1cv]

@@schellstar omg that's so cute, the skating community (although growing) is such a small world

[@BenjaminIMeszaros]

TK Yeah this! Pads help calm my nerves for sure

[@aardyn8564]

I know this is an older video, but I thought I would say that the explanations do help a lot. Like I can see how your supposed to move, but figuring out how to make my body do that just by watching someone else do it is not that easy for me. You do a great job of describing what is actually happening. I haven't been on skates since I was a teenager, I have some arriving this week. I can't wait to be comfortable enough just going forward to actually try going backwards. It will be amazing when I manage to be able to do something I always wanted to know how to do but never had anyone to show me when I was younger. I could move backwards but not really in a controlled way unless I had a friend to help direct me around the rink.

[@MsElegantChick]

2023... it's May ..Thank you for this video. I really want to learn how to skate backwards. I will follow these steps ☺️

[@dawnjones8804]

Thank you Estro Jen you're an amazing skater and a wonderful teacher and a special thank you to the cameraman Miguel. He follows you around so smoothly I often forget someone's filming this because I'm focusing on what you're saying so much

[@jocybanks]

This explanation was great! I really understood once you explained skating with your butt. It just finally click. Thank you so much! 💕

[@silby77]

That's exactly what I said!! My bf is sooooooo gooooood at skating backwards it looks like he is gliding. I asked him for tips but I am just not getting it! When she said that, like you said, it made something click in my brain!!

[@estrojen8755]

Yeah!!!!

[@wildcat102]

I'm so grateful to find your channel. I skated age 7 - 13 nearly 40 years ago and am excited and nervous to restart. I love your clear brilliant teaching.

[@lauraeme5037]

This is probably the most helpful video I've seen on skating backwards. Thank you!!

[@marksmith9290]

this video was so! helpful, im a 54 year old lover of skating havent skated for 30years and my teenage sons bought me moxi beach bunnies for mothers day, just got them this morning and have been skating the the past 2 hours and love them so much your so fun to watch thanks again for sharing your love of skating your energy is infectious hugs Diane Smith of Colorado

[@redlandsataredzone2299]

Just got my daughter backwards bubbles, getting ready for Right to left. This helps her visually.

[@bikerknits4540]

Thank you so much Estro. That was the best explanation of backward skating. I’m sure a lot more people will get it now. And thank you for all your hard work in bringing us all the moxi brand and skates. I love my Taffys. 💜

[@estrojen8755]

Yayyy!! Thanks Biker knits!

[@katrinamace5635]

Really helpful, thank you x

[@scorpiodread75]

I just want skater legs/body ❤️new follower. Just started back skating. Hadn’t done it in yearrrssssss

[@junipersolstice9519]

I could use a video a little more focused on crossovers in general like front facing and backwards

[@estrojen8755]

Ok! Will work on that!

[@schellstar]

yes!!! =)

[@AK-hx6nw]

This is the trick! New to skating and I haven't been able to figure out backwards skating and this made it crystal clear. Also helped me improve my bubble technique (I call them wobbles), Thank you so much for doing these videos

[@feralchild333]

Michelle is the cutest/ kindest / coolest KZbinr I’ve discovered in a loooooong time! She makes my day!

[@ScooterWisdom]

🤣 16:07 “This does not look smooth”. But she’s backward bubbling fast! 👏

[@asdfjklasdfjkl119]

That was so informative. I really dig the roller blader/skater dynamic. We’re lucky to have one in our crew. It feels like comparing notes. To see how they take on something vs us. Miguel is a beast. When he bombed that hill backwards my heart dropped to my bootyhole. That speed was unreal.

[@estrojen8755]

ahhaha I just read this to him and he grinned so big ahhaha

[@jade_love7527]

The best energy ever💜💜💜

[@estrojen8755]

Thanks Naomi!!!

[@caseteamcouture8633]

Her vibe reminds me of a cheerleader lol🥰🥰🥰😍

[@majesty.snowbird]

I'm on day 2 of relearning to how to skate (got my lollies in the mail yesterday!)!! Thank you so much for these videos, they are so helpful

[@estrojen8755]

yayyyyy!!! thats what i love to hear!

[@cynzyp5243]

When did you order your Lollys? If you dont mind me asking.

[@Positive_Pepper]

@@cynzyp5243 Same here. I ordered mine maybe 4 days ago. I know quarantine has made things hard, and I don't expect them soon but. Can you blame me for being super excited???

[@Alyskaaaaa]

@@cynzyp5243 you should call skate shops around America. That’s what I did until I found some

[@MissAllieK]

Those Moxi bags are awesome. Can’t wait for next week when the’ll be on the website.

[@oliviah.4741]

I’ve seen a lot of skating backwards tutorials and this is the best explanation and exaggeration of steps to make me understand (finally) the concept of backwards skating. It helped so now I have to build up the confidence to practice on the rink instead of skating backwards on my kitchen floor like nobody’s business 😂😂😅😅

[@ashee2012]

Could you please do a video on making your skates work for you? Like lace patterns, the way they should fit, and the way you can adjust your skates to accommodate your body? I have a hard time with my toes and the bottoms of my feet going numb and feeling like their on fire and I'd like to find a way to help this.

[@janedye-davidson4312]

I also experience numb or achy feet with my skates, and I've noticed that it usually radiates from my arches. My Lolly skates don't quite fit the arch of my foot, so I've cut up some cheap shoe inserts so that they fit just under my arch. That way the heels and toes still have "contact" with the skates. This has taken pressure off from my arches, and skating feels so much better! I also keep the laces loose around my mid foot, and tighter around my ankle. Making sure the ball of my foot is not pinched helps keep the numbess away. Also, soft wheels (78a) are a MUST for outdoor skating. I'm using the Moxi Gummy for distance, or the Radar Energy for agility. The vibrations from hard wheels on pavement can really rattle those nerves, and soft wheels are great shock absorbers for rough surfaces. Hope any of this can help :)

[@jadeg4341]

I love the way she explained it and demonstrated! The A without the bubble, my ass would’ve been doing backward bubbles this whole time..looking a hot mess! 😭

[@heatheraleeza]

"like a knife cutting butter in a snake formation" --> I love her so much

[@wwkcd7657]

After practicing in my kitchen for about 15 minutes I got it!!! I've been trying to go backwards for like a week now haha, this is the first video that really helped. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@noellejohnson2845]

I have a date with my kitchen and backwards skating tomorrow 🙃

[@andigomez1993]

Wow, the booty thing really unlocked it for me, I wasn’t getting it before, thanks!

[@Jordgubbar]

Absolutly love all this tutorials !! Much love !!!!!!!

[@roease6674]

The a push definition reallly helped meeee I’ve been trying to do this for ages and I finally got itttt thank you so much

[@mouth1211]

Omg lol I would totally trip myself with the ones you were doing at the end of the video!!! X-)

[@Trollencia9000]

that last view was definitely helpful! I get it now.

[@PriscilaTnd]

Amazing video! 💖

[@abbydorahy5486]

you're amazing. thank you!!

[@mattpendergraft7045]

You make it look so easy, but your explanations are on point! And so positive and fun! Keep it up and thank you!

[@jasminev.martinez4826]

Thanks Jen, I’m excited to try💜

[@craftyfatalist7029]

This video helped me so much! I love what you explain things in different ways for different types of learning. Thank you for all you do! Your enthusiasm is infectious! 💜

[@carebearrulz333]

Thank you for making this tutorial!!!

[@Bea_Strong]

I love how you teach!!!

[@alisoncarrelli9005]

Thank you for this!

[@ashlysmathers6215]

Thanks for the tips! I have such a hard time going to my left. XX

[@mercijoli]

Such a good teacher, thank you Jen!

[@quyentruong5421]

I love the breakdown and explanations! This gave me another perspective when skating backwards! Thank you! ☺️

[@entrepreneurblondie7291]

I love this series of skate training by the best!!!!!

[@lizdevin5403]

Omg you are such a good teacher!!! Thank you!

[@jaydelock2514]

Thank you! I love the way you explain it all, so helpful. Can't wait to get out and have a go!

[@naomiisjarmaineann1051]

You opened up a whole new world for me.. i love the lessons you put on youtube..keep it coming💜 it helps me alot! Not only with skating but also with confidence..xx

[@SimplyElan]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@Gothgalactica]

Estro Jen is my spirit animal!! 😭💓💪🏽

[@lmcth]

This was such a good video love how you gave multiple options with visual and explanation.

[@bluehill9342]

This makes perfect sense! No one had ever explained it to me like this before and now I totally get it!!! Thank you so much. And I cannot wait for the bag to go on sale it’s awesome

[@TheEdnac]

I luv you man...LOL you just make me smile and giggle like a kid....You make skating look so easy and your legs are awsome too

[@vanessamee6231]

Loved this! Perfect timing. You guys are so cute xo

[@gueenvictoria64]

Grt job! U taught us a lot

[@gabbid.7413]

so helpful thank you!!

[@crystalrocha5218]

Thank you for doing these videos!!!!

[@tahofu2618]

Just watching this vid and your breakdown on how to actually skate backwards, im ready to try it out today! woo! here's to learning backwards skating ~

[@shimmypolkaroo]

Great video! Thank you for doing the perspective where it feels like we're looking at our feet. It helped me understand the movement much better! 😎🤙

[@augost1]

You are such a good teacher 👏🏻, can't wait for my skates to arrive and start practicing all your tricks!!!! 🤩

[@robertascaglione804]

Such an adorable teacher! Its delightful watching you skate!!!! Thanks so much!

[@polarbyrd23]

Woah you’re an excellent teacher! So thorough and explicit in all details. 👏🏼 👏🏼 thank you!!!

[@sweetieseymour]

Estro you explain skills so well, with words and motion. I can feel the movement as I watch you. I cannot wait to get started I’m binging your vids ✌🏽💚

[@erinmckenna5520]

the only backwards skating video that made sense to me thank you!!

[@Cynthia-rv9kt]

Excellent training

[@HuyPhan-pg3gg]

Thank you! That detailed breakdown is very helpful for a beginner like me.

[@julskechap]

I really appreciate the detailed explanation like going through each body movement and muscles involved and where we put the stress. Thank you!👍🏾

[@babymonkeyballz]

Literally so many questions. Thank you for sharing! I can't spin at all!

[@antoneelua]

Thank you so much for this video. Goals!

[@kristamu06]

Thank you for breaking it down into small parts. It was super helpful!!!

[@jannabobanna73]

I had the privilege of taking a couple classes with you and you ARE awesome! Not to mention a doll 💕 thank you!!

[@audreygoutard6286]

Got my moxi beach bunny last week, you're the best teacher! I can go backwards now! Thank you so much ❤️ I'm a fan from France

[@jahmyyahcollins8972]

This has helped me so much, Thank you.

[@bayliew83]

This is literally such a good video. Thank you for going in such detail about everything this helps SOOOO much

[@beagotm9318]

Yayyy!!! A tutorial that actually shows me how to not fall over 😂 the looked backwards was very helpful, at least now i have somewhere to start

[@amyhewett9941]

It's not outdoor skating if you don't get asked to move along like at 11:00. hahaha. I love how one can see EstroJen eyeing security eyeing Estro. lol

[@mayapapayuh]

That was so helpful I watched other videos and couldn't get it but watched this and got all of them in about the time you explained it you made it so easy!

[@aubreyframe4655]

This video was Super super helpful! Thanks so much for continuing to teach and having fun at the same time 💫😊

[@nimmers3694]

Thank you thank you thank you!! Estro Jen, you are the reason I got into skating! I’m a total beginner but your videos are amazing- I love your explanations and you always give us each concept in multiple different ways so we can understand it from every angle. Plus just watching you is so inspiring! So thank you and I can’t wait to get on my skates!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@helendeltoro4229]

Estro you are amazing! Thank you so much! 💕🎉🎶

[@jiggymig]

Wow that overhead view really helps me to lean the cross pulls because I was very confused, thanks Jen!

[@dadams7731]

Such a good video. I keep returning to get the next move 🙏

[@k.morrighan-buenafe552]

This was singularly the most helpful explanation of this I have ever seen. So many thanks.

[@debbywanyuanting8552]

Omg I love u thank you for breaking it down!!!!!

[@ridergirlalways1]

Thank you! I am learning to skate and watched different people and Really like how you explains & show! I am subscribing and hoping to find more beginners skating info 😀

[@2Tynia]

Clear instructions and demonstration, well done ....thanks!

[@laurageftman303]

Thank you Jen & Miguel! I’m just getting back to skating after too many years and I had completely forgotten how to skate backwards. This was everything I needed to refresh my memory and get me going backwards! So great! And I really love your energy! Thank you!!!

[@1olive1olive4]

Its all about the cameraman for me! I meeeeeeeen the skills he must have is crazy! Props!

[@angeliquem4068]

This helped me so much, I was just doing very enthusiastic bubbles lol

[@thewhyersconnection7602]

what a beautiful background !!

[@susanschmitz5871]

Beautiful!!!!

[@shaunalm9514]

That was sooo helpful thanks xx

[@ThatboyBanz]

This is very help 😍😍👍🏾👍🏾 I love skating watching your tutorial😳

[@julee5939]

I'm a visual learner as well, I love these videos, so excited to implement these amazing guidelines. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@argylesox3606]

I'm so glad I no longer have to wear my skates on my hands to go backwards. What a relief :)

[@Nicola-Lore]

This is so so so helpful, thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!