How to spin on roller skates & quads on toe and heel wheels. Full breakdown tutorial & progressions

[@olivialiu4853]

Yay I got new trick to practice! I’ve watched many videos but yours are the only ones that got me actually learn how to stop and turn ☺️ many thanks!!!

[@This.is.it307]

I like the sequence of steps. Very clear indication of which toes and heels are up and which are down. I’m going to give it a try!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Glad it was helpful! That's how I teach, with very specific instructions so things are easy to follow and understand. If you'd like more free in-depth tutorials check out the Free Trial lessons on this page of my website. skatefresh.com/how-to-quad-roller-skate-courses/ How did the spins go?

[@sashabrannum7401]

Thank you! There are so many videos about foot placement but I haven't heard anyone mention heel/toe up/down. I knew something was off about my spins and this is the answer.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Great! It seems an obvious bit of detail, how your skates are contacting the ground. I find it amazing what people call "tutorials" on the internet. At best they are descriptions. Glad this helped. There's more on the Quads Playlist.

[@Arielrose1011]

You are such a great teacher, all the videos I’ve watched and this one was the most understanding. Thank you

[@daveybaker5583]

Thanks! At first I was all Bambi legs but then I warmed up doing other stuff learned here (moonwalk, dribble, crazy legs) and it was much easier. I've been doing this spin all along just never from a standstill which looks super cool and is teaching me better control.

[@danareaves9153]

Awesome tutorial!!!!! Will be practicing this tonight.

[@helenconroy]

Brilliant as always 🙏

[@Gmobl465]

I love the way you teach so much!! Thank you!! Do you have a quad video on the strut walk? I saw the dribble and moon walk and they helped a ton!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Yes I do have two quick Strutt totes but on IG here; instagram.com/reel/CIn4olbJxIS/? instagram.com/reel/CI3mtVPJ2eS/?

[@pjewellful2012]

Great tutorials!

[@EverydayGigi]

Thank you so much your classes are the best 😍

[@jaysonyzuca98]

Quality Video as always! Thanks Asha and team. I am always waiting for your uploads.

[@EvolveWithErin]

You have the best videos!!! So happy I found your page!! :)

[@SkatefreshVideos]

If you like the Quads playlist of videos do check out the free lessons on my website as the classes there are much better and also free. Choose which you want here; skatefresh.com/how-to-quad-roller-skate-courses/

[@littlemissmakeup87]

This is the best spin video I have seen new sub here

[@ruiner29]

Great job explaining, I'm going to give it a go tomorrow, I love the way you explain it So simple bare bones I'll let you know how it goes soon Thanks

[@rafakopo]

Super!!! Thanks👍

[@BanIn-un5ed]

Wonderful! ❤❤❤

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Glad you like it! Check out my fuller length tutorials on my website. Click free trial on this page; skatefresh.com/how-to-quad-roller-skate-courses/

[@robbrenton9438]

Nice. I never thought about the up down up down.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Ahhh the Down Up Down as I call it. It's present in many intermediate and advanced level moves, eg three turns & Mohawks. Sometimes you need some wheels to be 'unweighted' for a moment and that happens on an 'up'.

[@juliet.litvin]

Hello 👋 very good tutorial, I'm watching and practice every day, have good results 👍 thanks for your help ❤️🇺🇦

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Keep it up, well done.

[@msericaplease]

this is something I can work with. thank you!!

[@msericaplease]

step 1 - why does my knee hurt LMAO

[@SkatefreshVideos]

@@msericaplease Does your knee hurt all the time when skating or just the. you practice spinning?

[@sabrinafurno7931]

Amazing metod of teaching 😍 Thanks!! I leave in Paraty (Brazil) close to Ubatuba, I was looking for some place with classes there on google and I found you. You gave some lessons there maybe on 2019 ...

[@SkatefreshVideos]

You're very welcome! I spent the first 3 months of the pandemic very close to Paraty in March-May 2020. Now Im back in UK and I've no idea when I'll be able to return to Brazil. For now I hope the KZbin channel can help you.

[@hellermoon]

Great tutorial!! lovely voice :)

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hahaha, I think I sound so monotone and boring, so thanks for that.

[@sophia.ciocca]

this is so helpful thank you! how do you keep from getting dizzy? that's my main problem lol. after practicing these for even 30 seconds, i feel dizzy and nauseous and have to take a break

[@SkatefreshVideos]

It's something that improves with time. I never used to get dizzy with spins but as I get older (and do them less) now I get dizzy. The trick is to do just a little bit of practice and when you feel it's enough, do something else (or turn on the spot the other way around). Return later for a little more. over time your endurance of spins will increase.

[@natalietran4868]

Could you please also show us how to strut? 😊

[@SkatefreshVideos]

I did a short Strutt tutorial on Instagram Reels but I could perhaps do another for KZbin. Make sure your Dribble is fluent first as that's the prerequisite.

[@shootingstars7756]

Do you have a tutorial for inline skates to do a spinning?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Yes, take a look at the channel content because actually there are more than one about spinning on inlines.

[@shootingstars7756]

@@SkatefreshVideos alright. Thank you yaa 👍👍😁😁

[@aristotleoracles1457]

which is better, rollerblades or regular quad skates?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Both have pros and cons. One type is not better than the other, they are just different and work better for different purposes. For example, inlines are better to roll on streets but quads are better for dancing. If you are about to buy your first pair of skates and don't know which one this can help skatefresh.com/product/ebook/

[@AliUsman-vz6xf]

😍😍😍

[@cherifbbk]

I've a question: how do you walk on a high road with rollers without going back

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. What do you mean? To climb a slope?

[@IvesGabs]

any tips for not getting dizzy when spinning? lol

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Getting dizzy is normal especially when we start learning to spin. It's something that can diminish over time but the secret is to train your spinning for just a few minutes at a time and then return to repeat this later, rather than doing spin practice for 15 mins straight. Over time your body gets more accustomed to it and you get less dizzy. When I exit a spin I try to then move or transition the other way from the spin which helps to un-dizzy myself quickly afterwards. Good luck!

[@IvesGabs]

@@SkatefreshVideos Thank you! I'll start practicing!

[@sergisamongas]

I have in lines and problem I have is balance. I can 180, but then I start losing balance and my skates come down.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Yes spinning is much harder on Inlines as you have to put 50% of your weight on a heel and toe wheel only (on quads you have 2 and 2 so much easier). Just work on building up the revs in 90 degree increments. Keep at it.

[@mikaylapeaguirre5859]

Hi Asha! I really want to spin more rotations and also faster :) Do you have some tips? Thank you! (I’ve been practicing on my inlines for almost 2 months now and can only do 4-5 spins at a pretty slow pace)

[@mikaylapeaguirre5859]

Sry I have another question Ate Asha! Can I one foot spin on inlines?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Keep your feet quite close. Folding your arms will help too. You can't one-foot spin on inlines, unless they are specific inlines for figure skating. What you can do on regular inlines is a toe wheely "drawing" a small circle on the floor. The maneuver is known as "cock foot" or "chicken foot" in freestyle slalom. As you see it's not really the kind of spin you do in figure skating, but it still looks great!

[@mikaylapeaguirre5859]

@@SkatefreshVideos Thank you!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi Asha here (thanks Sergio for your quick reply). To spin longer and faster you MUST have your weight 50/50% on each toe/heel. If its 45/55% you won't spin smoothly so really try and assess if you are 50/50 or not and work on that (the toe is usually too heavy and the heel is usually too light). Starting to spin with the arms out horizontal is a good way to get your balance and then slowly bring the arms into the centre to increase the speed of rotation. You can bring both arms into the chest or wrap one in front of your body and the other behind your back. Experiment and see which works best.

[@mikaylapeaguirre5859]

@@SkatefreshVideos Hi! Thanks for the tips guys! I finally can do 6 rotations and I’m planning on doing more :) My brother challenged me to do 13 spins on my 13th bday so I’m excited :D Love from the Philippines

[@insomniart7749]

I just cannot get the grasp of going up on my heel. I am finding toe spins much easier to learn, the toe/heel stuff just throws me off balance completely.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Thanks for sharing! Yes the heel feels reluctant and toe toe is easier for some. The trick is to not full straighten the heel only knee but keep that mini bend. Tha's hard while also flexing your ankle and foot upwards! Trying it off skates can really help.

[@SaraKin123]

Awesome! One day I’ll be able to do it 🤩 Thanks a bunch for your top notch content, Asha 🤩🛼💕