How to Skate Backwards on Inline Skates // Beginner Rollerblading Tutorial

How to rollerblade backwards for beginners on inline skates.
A step by step detailed guide to learning how to skate backwards/fakie.
This video includes a first-person view of skating backwards.
Watching this video will teach you...
The best stance to rollerblade in
How to Pivot on Inline Skates
How to build momentum on Inline Skates
and finally, how to do the Crisscross technique for skating backwards.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro/Recommendations
0:30 The Stance
1:24 Building Confidence
3:00 The Pivot (Optional)
4:51 Building Momentum
6:55 The Criss Cross
8:21 Outro

[@user-sy8ls6mt3q]

I have learned how to skate backwards but you didn't explain how to stop. It's been a week now and I really miss my family.

[@terrancesilvermistbenjamin9864]

😂😂😂

[@Lawn..Clippings]

You still rolling bud?

[@user-sy8ls6mt3q]

Yeah man, still waiting for the video and using car chargers of passing cars. Good people, thank god.

[@princesstriceestar]

I'm dead 🤣🤣🤣

[@oumeyachnigri2905]

@Hunter Provence that rubber thing isn't on every skates, for example, I don't have it But I can still stop, when I go through a wall

[@deltaleader1271]

I have been rollerblading for 4 years and never tried learning anything besides going fast and barely practicing backwards, and I’m trying to learn more things now

[@Sol-cf7of]

me too haha best of luck we got this!

[@wildradiant9848]

Same here

[@InlineDistrict]

Great tips... Skating backwards is an often overlooked fundamental that more people need to focus on.... it is equally important to learn and get comfortable looking over both shoulders, utilizing both feet, and turning both directions... I've been working on it recently and realized that I need more work 😆

[@BrandonDrummond]

I'm so annoyed I didn't mention that. I wrote and filmed this 3 times trying to get it perfect too 😆. I'm terrible and looking over the wrong shoulder and I agree its super important.

[@InlineDistrict]

@@BrandonDrummond lol don't beat yourself up... I'm sure everyone would enjoy a part 2 🔥🔥

[@itsjiminsnonexistentjams1221]

I just wanna recreate Yuzuru Hanyu Olympic ice skating performance on roller blades lmao

[@hermothy]

its been three years.. still rolling buddy?

[@notthatguypal07]

Hey bud great vid just some added things that might be important would be a section for stopping backwards I know there's a bagillion other tutorials but hey just some u could implement in a part 2. @@BrandonDrummond

[@savannahfilkins6605]

Love these vids! As a beginner I would like to add "wearing pants" to the list of recommended gear 😂 road rash is no joke 🤦wearing shorts... Not a fantastic idea

[@clementine1169]

Ouch 😬

[@louiise416]

There are some great padded shorts aka bum savers out there as well

[@eidokun]

Just learned the hard way

[@RealNaisuCinema]

@@louiise416 those won’t save your legs though lol

[@trevorlong935]

Just learned that the hard way today 😂

[@Snifffski]

Great vid, top tips. I'm nearly three years in and still find backwards really tough. It's the last of the real basics I still haven't grasped. I was thinking how, to me, backwards feels totally different to forwards - and then you said exactly that! Watching you skate backwards I can see that, apart from confidence and balance, my main issue is the ability to use outside edges backwards. And I need to quit trying to stride forwards-style. Big thanks for posting 👍👍👍

[@BrandonDrummond]

So glad to hear that. Keep trying and eventually you'll work it out. Good luck and have fun man ✌

[@nadster76]

Iam skating backwards up and down the kitchen, it took about 5 minutes to get it, awesome video man great help 🙏

[@wildradiant9848]

How

[@SerialWheeler]

Great work on this clip! Really striving to make edits as clean as this. Thank you for helping the skating community with such nice content!

[@DanRoworth]

We need more of this!! Considering how many of our tricks come from fakie and how often we end up in fakie, It's an invaluable skill. When I was learning I could find plenty of info on airing, 360s, grabs etc but nothing on fakie bomb in, fakie airs, with and without grabs and fakie spins. The things I really wanted to work on. Great video bro =D

[@MrMokey24]

Wow you explained this really well, i was kind of stuck between Shaun's lemons and Asha's striding, feels like this is what I should aim for instead! Thank you!

[@BrandonDrummond]

So glad to hear that! Thanks for watching. Good luck too!

[@markhodges333]

I wish I had learnt this technique when I first started skating. Unfortunately I learnt bad habits and then had to unlearn relearn. Looking over your shoulder backwards first is often over looked and I think the key. I'm glad you really emphasised that. One thing I found that helped me as someone who often leans too far forward when skating backwards is to think of being a puppet on a string and this helps you pull your head and back more upright whilst the power comes from your hips and quads. Brilliant tutorial. It's great to see aggro skaters do the other forms just as well. I play hockey n I'm forever going to stop or do things I can in hockey skates whilst in my aggressive skates. It's good to see those variants. I'm rubbish skating backwards in aggros because I do the s method, so I'll give that a go. Thank you!

[@ChibiYorus]

Thanks fot the video! Im starting to re-learn how to skate after 10 years and one thing I always wanted was to skate backwards... Im gonna try everything you've shown ♥ ty ty ty

[@Orientrol]

Brandon is a big help i recently went to the roller rink and wanted to get into rolling as i call it and i want to take it to the level that i can do it almost everyday and Brandon is the biggest help so far

[@jacobs6456]

Super helpful! Hope you keep doing these tutorial videos.

[@BrandonDrummond]

So glad to hear that. I'll keep them coming as much as I can. Thank you! ✌🙏

[@simonqiang]

I have been searching backward skating tutorial, so far this is most practical approach. thank you Brandon~~

[@boyronald81]

Great tutorial mate! Thank you!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Great tutorial, Dude! Nicely done!

[@kitkeenvibin]

Please do more videos on skaing backwards. Especially criss-cross movement

[@getime264]

I learned how to go backwards on the ice😀

[@ssclewss]

I just got into aggressive skating, been riding BMX for 8 years. It doesn't matter what channel I go on, rollerskating content is usually way better. I wish BMXers made videos like these!

[@jonathansanders3577]

I just tried all of this except the crisis cross today. First time trying to skate backwards. I actually did get to the point where I could pivot and build momentum a bit. Thank you Brandon!

[@fifeymaggot]

Great tutorial thanks!

[@thebeast647]

This was very helpful. Thanks!

[@rollingdubaiguy6415]

Good idea to do videos on the basics. If it's true that inline skating continues to upward trend especially during the pandemic, then more people are going to be looking for tips on how to improve their skills. I just watched an old Adam Sandler movie with my son. It's called Big Daddy and there are rollerbladers all over the place in that movie and it's not even about rollerblading. Of course it was 1999!

[@suzettericketts543]

Very good instruction. The demonstrations were very simple and easy to follow. Thank you.

[@sindocus3034]

Great tutorial thank you 😊

[@karengz03]

I am trying to find friends that inline skate in Los Angeles I wanna learn all of these 😭

[@BrandonDrummond]

Try searching for a group on Facebook. There has got to be people in LA Good luck 🙏

[@Orientrol]

If only you were in Houston

[@mcribisbackagain]

👋👋

[@karengz03]

Stephanie Alicia you from LA 😢

[@mcribisbackagain]

Karen yes!

[@nash_pete]

I find your tutorials very helpful, mate. I've actually learned how to turn with your previous video's tips! Thanks for that, I appreciate you :p

[@BrandonDrummond]

I really appreciate that man. I'm glad to help. Thanks for watching!

[@CIKGURAFI]

Thank you so much for sharing..i am still trying my best doing your technique ....

[@Loganberry]

Awesome vid, thanks brother.

[@chibay3ye]

dude. your videos are awesome!!! Really damn clear and really well explained! Thank you!

[@user-vi4yt5ud3c]

by far best tutorial ive seen on this so far. thank u

[@BrandonDrummond]

So glad to hear that. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@zemaddonzo3504]

Very useful tutorial

[@Zero-cw4qj]

This was extremely helpful, thank you. You are very good at explaining and using visuals

[@BrandonDrummond]

Glad to help! Have fun rolling!

[@CraftyCuriosity]

Excellent explanation

[@Freerunner_]

Thanks m8 helped me very much

[@SilentVideo_]

I love it.. thank you for sharing this video with us ❤️🇸🇩

[@anettedouglasdotter]

Thank you so much for Great tutorials! 🤗🙏 Absolutely brilliant! 👍 Wish you a merry xmas time, and a good 2021 too! ❤🎅🌲🌟

[@tingtinghu907]

Thank you!

[@jordyW777]

Thank you so much

[@miszczmateusz]

Man I love "look behind your back" trick to identify dominant side :)

[@coffeeaddict4658]

Thx this helped a lot

[@fhamotato]

Thanks 🙏

[@nikkita5553]

This is the best backward skating tutorial I've seen on KZbin

[@BrandonDrummond]

So hyped to hear that. Thank you 🙏

[@RealNaisuCinema]

02/01/2022 - I’ve searched up several tutorials on this topic over the past month or so and this is the single best one I’ve seen. Everyone else only talks about “lemons” like sure that’s great I’m going backwards now what lol. This one is the best one as of February 2022

[@BrandonDrummond]

SO happy to hear that. Thanks for watching!

[@obenzo128]

Such an awesome channel, thank you so much! I just bought my first blades the other day and your tutorials have helped heaps! Do you think blades with an anti-rocker base will make the building momentum part (pumping) more difficult as this is what I have and I'm struggling with anything 'pumping/carving' based. Thanks once again!

[@shoelss1369]

Thanks

[@antonyschwarz8749]

Great thanks awsome

[@isabelfrancobaracal1315]

Hi Brandon! Great video! Thanks! Could you add how to stop going backwards?

[@NikZvi]

That's a very good tutorial with a lot of detailed and useful information. However I should say that the stance that you're showing is the aggressive skating stance for backwards. It's the"ready for grind" stance, when it's more convenient to look on the ground and upcoming obstacle. In general skating backwards it's much easier to turn the torso more and keep the back straight. You shouldn't be looking over the shoulder, you should almost put the shoulders in one line.

[@iamredencio]

Great vid. I now understand the basics. I was following along with the video. I can go backwards now, kinda. Thx! I would like to add, be "lightfooted" in your skates. By that I mean not to brace yourself when going backwards. Otherwise it is difficult to make the shapes. I hope this makes sense to at least 1 reader.

[@clementine1169]

I’ve been roller blading for like 4 years and I still don’t know how to skate backwards but now I know

[@asyadelisi9725]

Thanks for your teaching

[@GPA104]

Blessings 😇

[@niksterfer6sir]

I'm 35 and took my daughters to a skate rink the other day....but I hadn't been on roller blades in over 20 years I was surprised how quickly I felt comfortable moving around after 10 min 😅 thinking about buying some to go more often

[@letsart6434]

I've always wanted to learn how to go backwards. Its looks so easy. But i have not been able to do it. Hopefully this will finally help! I did think it was the same as going forward. Now i know it's not!

[@georgiathompson7051]

Hi thanks heaps, this is super easy to follow and helpful. Once you're going backwards, how do you switch back though without doing a 180? I can't seem to figure it out

[@jessiepratts9519]

I started yesterday and I’m trying to turn around w no crossover and I can’t

[@sebastianhernandez9631]

Excellent video👍🏻 as a beginner I find really useful the step-by-step explanation. In most videos people overlook details and go from "it's really easy" to "just do this and that's all" which isn't useful at all

[@therealforestelf]

tomahawk skillz next pls

[@BruceWayne-uc5fd]

I prepare pants and longs sleeve as protective gear

[@echopomper8073]

I just went to a skating rink thing yesterday and I learned how to turn from going fowards to backwards while still going the same direction if that makes sense, I just couldn't pick up speed I quickly stopped after while

[@xx_86_xx]

Hi Brandon, I have been rollerblading for many years, and I think your videos and tutorials are great. But If I could just mention something out there as a older rollerblader is that I always wish I would of learned looking past might left shoulder because I spin anti clock wise. Unfortunately I look over my right.... Its a real problem when wanting to do fakie spin trick or fakie to grind because im always unbalanced and looking by the wrong shoulder before throwing any rotation. ( hopefully you get what im trying to say) I think this is something who could of been adjusted from the start. But now I just do with it and train both shoulders. But I would recommend all young rollerbladers or people getting in to the sport to look back according to their spin side. Anyways keep up the great work. 😎😎😎

[@BrandonDrummond]

Hey, I'm so glad to hear that. Thanks for the nice words! I 100% agree. I'm so mad I didn't mention that. I'm in the same boat, I have to roll switch to do fakie spins. I'm really struggling to learn the opposite these days. Thank you!

[@xx_86_xx]

@@BrandonDrummond nice to know I'm not the only one out there 😄 and no worries I though it was definitely worth mentioning. 👍🙂

[@DanRoworth]

I'm late to the party but couldn't agree more! Three super important tips are to learn to go forward with either foot leading, fakie looking over either shoulder and spins in either direction.

[@drescherjm]

I got to get to some flat area to get some better practice on. I live in a hilly area and my daily skate has very little flat asphalt.

[@KeroChanXcerberus]

This stance reminds me of the classic big foot

[@Eliminator5555]

It's pretty self intuitive when you're actually on a pair and it's pretty easy to skate backwards at a slight pace. But it's still not easy to be really good at riding backwards or fakie.

[@darienmatthis1517]

BRO I LOVE YOU THXXX SO MUCH SUB AND POST NOTFOCATIONS TO THIS DUDE

[@BrandonDrummond]

Thanks for the support & for watching! I'm glad I could help ❤️

[@darienmatthis1517]

@@BrandonDrummond thx you again

[@360cormier]

Should i remove the heelbrake when i learn to backwards? Will it get in the way?

[@kionagayle2314]

i want some friends that love to go roller skating in atlanta 😩😩

[@mfour]

what skates are you using?

[@MattGriffo]

If you haven’t already done this, please edit you popping up in random spots and upside down or diagonal and from the side. You have so much power being able to cut out that background

[@BrandonDrummond]

That is such a good idea! Thank you! Also I'm in Wellington New Zealand 😆

[@MattGriffo]

Brandon Drummond sweet!

[@MattGriffo]

Brandon Drummond I’m in Chicago

[@chiragjain7693]

I tried this Apart from balancing my skates gave me more of a friction slowing my speed and stopping my momentum... How do I keep me speed consistent or increase the speed

[@rykerbooth9169]

Any tips on ankle strength? Whenever I ice or inline skate after a while my ankles lean in and it’s really hard to keep them straight.

[@ankex3341]

I had that too and my skates were too big

[@ricardo_valerio]

Hey Brandon, do you use the outside edge (slightly) of the leading leg when doing the scissors stance going backwards? It looks like it sometimes..does it help with keeping the trajectory straight? Sorry for the lame questions

[@BrandonDrummond]

Hey. I do use the outside edge. I don't think that will help staying straight though. Really focus on looking where you want to go. You body should follow your head. I hope this helps

[@ricardo_valerio]

@@BrandonDrummond okay! Good to know, thanks! Do you think you know why you do it then? It did become a habit because of the backwards crisscross or is just a matter of style and personal preference in the moment?

[@InMyYongerDayZ]

Do I have to become a fucking wizard to do this?😂The stance is hard to do backwards already but moving? nah man I can’t.

[@bryan-ql3hj]

How do skate backwards crossing?

[@Sepp2009]

how do you do basic turns backwards? nobody is covering those in their vids..

[@nikaworld1309]

I have one question if we go fast and we don’t know how to brake backward

[@doryoneast3603]

What skates are thos

[@ChrisBrks]

Nice vids, steeps tho 😂

[@Eliminator5555]

I like the helmet suggestion. So many idiots out there these days try to be the tough guy. A dude at our local park died in the past couple of years explicitly because he was not wearing a helmet.

[@Elkins24]

How do you turn skating backwards.

[@oumeyachnigri2905]

4:00

[@AlanosaurusRex]

What is the weight distribution between front and back leg when skating backward?

[@BrandonDrummond]

This is probably my faster reply ever 😆. It's 50/50 Even on both feet. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@AlanosaurusRex]

@@BrandonDrummond I can't ask for any better than that! Thanks!

[@sissurpsippn8040]

Just curious..... do these same rules also apply to ice skating?

[@moneebkhan3744]

Bruh

[@chrisbird1183]

For the pivot he's quickly pivoting on the toe wheel correct? Doesn't fully lift the feet up?

[@BrandonDrummond]

Yep that's what I'm doing. But you can do it by picking your feet up too. Do what one feels easier.

[@chrisbird1183]

@@BrandonDrummond Appreciate it! Rewatched your vid and got my fakie transition down last night, now just need to get it smooth like you were doing. Thanks for your vid/help!

[@finojake8557]

I'm having a really hard time learning this cuz i keep turing to the side i'm looking at and for some reason i just can't turn to the otherside. O Just keep going backwars until i make the Full rotation and get fowards again. Any tips on that?

[@BrandonDrummond]

Make sure you keep your hips pointing backwards with your feet. This should stop you turning. Only turn your shoulders & neck to look in the direction you're going. Keep practicing and it'll get easier and easier to stay backwards. You've got this!

[@finojake8557]

@@BrandonDrummond It makes so much sense, i never noticed that hahahaha. Gonna try that tomorrow, thank you for answering ♥️

[@user-vp6zx2li2q]

Do I need to remove my brake to learn backwards skating?

[@BrandonDrummond]

No, just make sure the foot with the break is your lead foot.

[@ngosadauya8644]

Anyone else rearrange their house to have enough space to practice,then later realise their parents are gonna come home to see .skid marks on their wooden floor .holls and dents in the wall .and a bruised child who ons a helmet but still doesn't wear it 😁😁😁

[@jessiepratts9519]

Can u help me

[@darkydark9753]

Can I do those tricks with aggresive skates too?

[@BrandonDrummond]

Yep! You definitely can! It'll be harder if you skate anti though.

[@darkydark9753]

@@BrandonDrummond What means anti tough? Sorry englisch is not my first language. :/

[@darkydark9753]

@@BrandonDrummond I am asking because I am about to buy some. Are you recommending some aggresive skates for beginners? It´s not like I have no experience, but I have never bought trick skates.

[@darkydark9753]

@@BrandonDrummond I am really good at iceskating and i want to relocate my freestyle tricks, like overrun or cool types of braking. Oh and thanks for your feedback!

[@BrandonDrummond]

@@darkydark9753 anti rocket is when your skates only have 2 wheels on each foot and 2 small grind wheels. If you are wanting to learn grinds I'd recommend getting aggressive skates. I'd highly recommend the USD Aeon basic 2. It is what I'm skating, it's cheap and great for beginners. If you don't plan on doing many grinds I'd recommend getting some freeskates like the Micro MT plus. Your ice skating experience will translate well over to inline.

[@Banstargue]

Can you still do this with a brake pad?

[@BrandonDrummond]

Yes, you'll just have to to have the brake foot be your leading foot (in the direction you're traveling) Hopefuly that makes sense 😅

[@rei1k]

lam trying to find friends too but in Mexico

[@haru_lyato6666]

From where did you get those inline skates?

[@BrandonDrummond]

Micro sent me them but you can get them from here: wheeladdict.shop/product/mt-plus-black/

[@haru_lyato6666]

@@BrandonDrummond okey thank you so much for answering my question😄 you are so nice 😆

[@BrandonDrummond]

@@haru_lyato6666 No problem! I'm glad to help 😊

[@haru_lyato6666]

@@BrandonDrummond thank you so much again, I have to be the last one to thank. Don't answer back!!😂💜

[@wildradiant9848]

How long would it take to learn to skate backwards?

[@BrandonDrummond]

Depends on how confident you are but I'd say you could pick it up in a day.

[@wildradiant9848]

@@BrandonDrummond ok, thanks! I was just curious.

[@janedeijnen]

I'm really struggling with looking backwards :( I keep turning when I look backwards but I just want to go straight

[@BrandonDrummond]

Make sure you keep your hips in line with you feet. Look backwards with just your neck and shoulders. Look at one spot too. This should all help

[@TheBollibolli]

how tf do you turn forward again?

[@anbuprodigy5122]

Lol I play hockey, doing this on ice skates is sooooo much easier

[@rosaleeh5349]

Any skaters in London?! Need someone to skate with!

[@jazmine722]

Im moving to london after graduation.. Does that help 😂

[@rosaleeh5349]

@@jazmine722 yeah that sure helps! 😂 how long have u been skating?

[@jazmine722]

@@rosaleeh5349 since i was a kid, but i dont know any tricks lol only working on that now

[@rosaleeh5349]

@@jazmine722 loool same! We can learn some tricks together

[@andsmile555]

What's going on with the closed captions of this video? Anything from "fencing Cakes" to "you back to school Year older Women swimming pool is the warmest" sometimes changing to what looks like Vietnamese text... :D Not even remotely close to the sounding of the audio...

[@graceford356]

THE CAPTIONS-

[@BrandonDrummond]

OMG I never noticed that 😆 That has to be the worst job it has ever done.