THE 3 EASIEST FREESTYLE FOOTWORK TRICKS

[@humphrey6630]

How does this guy have so little subs? He's literally the best freestyler I've ever seen. Props to you man for being so determined.

[@mike_osterman1]

+Lord Nermal 🤘

[@Zora-SF]

Isamu Yamamoto is another amazing freestyler

[@elliottwattson5223]

Rod is

[@gregkis]

Maybe because he has that thing in his nose that makes him look like a smacked ass

[@stevengainey3948]

I guess you have never seen Rodney mullen

[@Stiffsen]

2:30 Walk the Dog Tutorial 4:14 Switchblade (Intro) 4:48 Switchblade Tutorial 6:13 Smoothie (Intro) 7:00 Smoothie Tutorial

[@guanabaraboards]

Finally someone is talking about freestyle footwork, great video Mike.

[@mike_osterman1]

+Guanabara Boards 😁 thanks homie! More to come

[@Codnut]

I am 40 year I literally started learning how to skateboard three weeks ago, I can only do the very basic. I am still learning how to ollie. I literally had to start excercises for legs to get them strong again.

[@Freelocybin]

keep it up dude \m/

[@nabinwatches]

that's so cool 🤍, man! did you learn how to ollie?

[@GT-of4ts]

I'm with you bro! It's never too late....for anything!

[@noelmclellan]

I'm starting at 39, I would say don't worry about ollies. tic tacs, kick turns, just pushing, and simple free style tricks have kept me busy. I'm terrible but having a blast.

[@rollerlegacy]

Starting at 32!!

[@ohstirfry]

When I did 10 step walk the dog for the first time I was so stoked

[@a-disaster5285]

I started looking into freestyle to get more comfortable with my board to help with tricks and confidence later on, and gotta say I regret not trying freestyle first. Have to try this, will probably kiss concrete, but thank you for making these!

[@boingtongrant5182]

Your enthusiasm is infectious . Well explained and executed , though I might add , a slow motion segment would be the cherry on the cake .

[@greschbandicoot3173]

so true...., without nice footwork linking everything together it just isnt flowing

[@blueroses507]

I love free style skating, ive tried all types of moves its amazing

[@JordanThomasRichards]

Challenge accepted. I'll get on it tonight, forever a night skater. Peace!

[@mike_osterman1]

+Jordan R same here, when I can find a solid lit spot 🙌

[@mike_osterman1]

+Jordan R yeee get it!

[@divrodricks2525]

i love learning that freestyle skateboarding exists with a lot of footwork. I don't have no skateparks in my area- and i struggle with popping tricks- freestyle looks so awesome and i bet its sooo freeing once learnt and nailed. I hope i can do these someday!!

[@TheKRiddler]

I'm so sad I ripped my waltz t shirt falling skating well now im gona have to order another I like the shirts there awesome

[@mike_osterman1]

+TheKRiddler don't buy one yet

[@mike_osterman1]

+TheKRiddler dm me on Instagram

[@TyProwant]

You opened my eyes to how easy this could be for me to try. I have been skating for a long time but have not had much exposure to this style. I think it looks cool and weird.

[@juliegutirr]

Great explanation thank you! So interested in freestyle footwork skateboarding❤

[@pro1jax]

Thank you for the lesson! I will definitely keep it for reference.

[@lukaskucera9043]

I really enjoy how the way you show off freestyle is by playing no one like you by The Scorpions and the first clip being Per Welinder's entry in a competition in 1986

[@mike_osterman1]

🤙 tried to make it super retro in this one haha

[@lukaskucera9043]

@@mike_osterman1 ya, I can tell its wicked groovey man. Freestyle tricks are my favorite because they look cooler than flip tricks in my opinion

[@pauleugenio5914]

Footwork essentials -- just like a martial art

[@ericlowery2162]

Freestyle isn't freestyle without footwork

[@xpndblhero5170]

0:25 - I feel called out about the neon, headbands and fingerless gloves.... 😁

[@DeafBlindMan]

Love these videos that get new people into freestyle! I tried to j-walk, but all I could do were BS one foot nose pivots... I'll try to do them properly because it looks way better.

[@mike_osterman1]

+DeafBlindMan baby steps, dude! One footed pivots are the first step for sure

[@DeafBlindMan]

Damn they're so much harder with the turn around... I'll try to do the them fakie next time.

[@sethsurfer]

awesome video and perfect challenge

[@TheFutureIsPrimitive]

Stoked on the Scorpions! No One Like You is one of my favorites. Maybe I'll do a routine to that one day. Have your 180th like, Mike.

[@citomunoz239]

thanks .... skateboard fundamentals right hear guys !!!

[@LoserNamedWyn]

Ahhh that switchblade is a great setup for a fun flip without that stupid little hop I normally do

[@carolynian]

Hey Mike, I didn't realise that you could do a switchblade the other way. Is there a more in-depth how-to for it? 😬

[@TheParalama1]

Excellent teacher ... Mike Osterman...congratulations...

[@jamesmata2945]

Sweet vid. And yes the world needs more fashion Mike

[@vincentoconnell1250]

So Mike I came across your videos while looking for "old skool/freestyle" tricks. I'm impressed... instant sub from me. Keep up the good work!

[@thedarkriver1]

Hey Mike! Any hybrid skaters on KZbin you would recommend? I like street, transition and freestyle. I'm not "all in" on either style. I just want to mix the 3 😁

[@HarryTadayon]

Do any of you guys skate street, but dabble in freestyle? I'm not brilliant at the minute, but can ride my board pretty comfortably. I feel like some of these freestyle tricks look a little easier to get down than even something like an ollie.

[@xzaveonalvarez237]

That's me right now. But I want to learn both freestyle and regular street skating. I think knowing both would help me a lot in footwork and skill

[@jaynikki2064]

I saw a guy at the skate park today doing switchblade to kick flip to primo flips, and I come across this video, a primo flip tutorial, and kick flip tutorial all one after the other in my recommended feed

[@mike_osterman1]

+Jay Nikki 😊 happy go skate day!!! So stoked you came out to skate with us

[@AnthonyTran]

Nice! I feel like learning end overs could be a good practice step for full cabs. Do you think you'll ever do trick tips for street skating? I think it'd be cool to learn tricks from your freestyle perspective

[@TombomOfficial]

AWESOME AWESOME VIDEO THANK YOU! I literally don't know anything about freestyling but coming as a skateboarder who has always loved freestyle feeling street skating this video is incredibly informative!!!!

[@mike_osterman1]

+Thom Baum awesome! Thanks for watching it. The goal is really just to inform and empower folks. Feel free to join us, man

[@TombomOfficial]

Definitely! Peeped some of your other videos and it definitely looks like a ton of fun. I always hated how my street board noses would degrade quickly from doing caspers and truckstands as a kid hahaha. Definitely gonna have to pick up a freestyle board soon.

[@BonafideDG]

You are good at explaining tricksp

[@jamesthomas2333]

I'm new to skateboarding and I wanna learn freestyle skateboarding

[@fliora4177]

Freestyle is sick

[@MrJayOkane]

Whoa it clicked man! I did it. Feels great. So many variations.

[@setenzanfamily3664]

Not sure how I found you but I am glad I did thank you for this video

[@hannahlieck4041]

I recognize this place!! Van Nuys/S Oaks? Also great video thank u so much!

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

Thanks for that Mike. Freestyle is super cool! What do you ride?

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

Thanks Mike!!! Filming some of these for a video

[@mike_osterman1]

+I Don't Know Elisa yeee! Send me a link when it’s up pls!

[@seriousbismuth2173]

"The Mutt" would approve. 👍

[@loustandards2827]

Smoothies and Switchblades: The Mike Osterman Story

[@mike_osterman1]

+Lou Standards it’s a hard live haha

[@sinkmc3682]

Its a hard nock life for us its a hard nock life FOR US

[@forgottenuts]

awesome video! have been waiting for this one, my footwork is terrible. also challenge accepted, i have never done a switchblade or smoothies but before this time next week i will have uploaded and tagged you in my "rendition" of linking all three. or in a video of me falling directly on my neck and dieing. posting to instagram post mortem is difficult so probably not the second one.

[@mike_osterman1]

+VaughnJPhoto PLEASE DONT DIE VAUGHN YOURE TOO IMPORTANT PLS NO

[@davidfayette1765]

Youre funny, man. Lol. Real talk.

[@PerryNoydicus]

2:52 suddenly i can hear LCD Soundsystem's "Pow Pow"

[@BrazTalksFilms]

Hey Mike! I’ve been struggling with walk the dogs and hoping you could help. I can pivot the 180 but my front foot is really grippy (even when I lift my heel up) and isn’t centered on the board after the 180 pivot. Any help?

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

Good stuff Mike...I just subscribed! Thanks!

[@DJCoop1]

Thanks Mike love these!

[@RoryButler]

Really cool! Footwork is the aspect of freestyle that confuses me most! I can identify near any trick, but when people start doing mad footwork stuff I start to blur a bit!

[@mike_osterman1]

+Rory Butler I getcha. Most of it involves combinations of 3 or 4 basic motions. I'll break down more soon

[@RoryButler]

Okay that sounds great, thanks!

[@kevintyner7556]

Dawggggg, switchblade to casper would be doppppeeee

[@Reaper6932]

Hey mike, i used to practice beginner freestyle on my double kick street board and i just recently got your pro model to get more into freestyle, i just have 2 questions; how long do your wheels usually last you? And also over time practicing fingerflips and pogo, my finger tips will end up bleeding, do your finger tips ever get tougher against the grip? Haha

[@feliloki7]

SIXSTRINGSLAYERS your fingers will develop thicker skin after like 4 months just like playing guitar

[@mike_osterman1]

+SIXSTRINGSLAYERS my wheels last me maybe one month. I do a lot of coconut wheelies, so those tend to wear them out As for fingers, you can try taping your fingertips with athletic tape. Hockey stick tape works really well too. Your hands may get a little tougher, you'll likely wear off any callouses that you develop

[@Reaper6932]

Mike Osterman thanks! I appreciate the feedback!

[@americooneight4361]

I will try the three trick combo and yes I’m a beginner.

[@mike_osterman1]

Heck yeh! If you can film it please send it to us

[@americooneight4361]

My board broke yesterday trying things

[@americooneight4361]

I don’t think the video made it to you

[@chimwemweMakewana]

Are you witching this on a Thursday

[@chimwemweMakewana]

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[@simonmichelsen2903]

great! i love this :D helps me alot

[@Luviroza]

If you want that third trick,on skateboard,just do frontside or backside powerslide then tictacs 180.

[@not2old2sk86]

What is the difference between smoothies and Jay-walks? Also, was that a double kick, or did my eyes deceive me?

[@mike_osterman1]

+not2old2sk8 I have no idea :\ and yep, switching it up for a minute

[@not2old2sk86]

Mike Osterman might be a good question for Tony Gale or Bob Loftin. Throwing it up on F-forum.

[@jamesmata2945]

Got that itch to mike 👍

[@ambieorjames3639]

4:05 what was that called

[@madLphnt]

The monster walk?

[@ashtonjohngarcia548]

The steezy monster walk

[@kadinlamp929]

Everyone should know some freestyle tricks

[@ryanvega7420]

I have so much trouble with #1 walk the dog it's so hard for me

[@rileyburnsworth4041]

My favorite freestyle part is rodney Mullen in future primitive, stuff is crazy.

[@gregory7958]

I'm struggling a lot trying to land these tricks on an old school skateboard. There's no nose hahahaha

[@herier44]

Haha, I'll do a bunch ton of smoothies in a row at the park just being goofy so that works out.

[@danpoo7386]

Mr beasts skateboarding brother

[@90s_HipHop]

If I suck at dancing... should I just give up now?

[@mike_osterman1]

NO WAY! Just gotta practice the basics more

[@sushi2slushy]

oh what's that pad they stick on the tails?

[@alexravery8439]

Hey Mike, I know you've done several vids or parts of vids on 'walk the dog' and you always mention that you rough down the centre of the grip tape and others cut a hole in it. Can you explain how you rough down the centre? Also how tight are your wheel bearings? I am wondering whether its better to have tighter wheels while learning the basics sort of like using skater trainers

[@mike_osterman1]

+Alex R Avery oh yeah! I use scrap pieces of grip tape to wear down the grip. I just rub the scrap piece around on the board

[@mike_osterman1]

+Alex R Avery I don't find skater trainers or tight wheels very helpful for footwork, just because these tricks become difficult when you're unable to roll. Trying footwork that way may help you to practice the foot positioning, but pivoting will ultimately be much more difficult

[@alexravery8439]

Ahh, ok. That makes a lot of sense. atm I am struggling with overcoming the fear of the board shooting out from underneath me. I tend to use skater trainers on one of the trucks so, when walking the dog, when I land it doesn't roll away. I wanna find someone in the UK near to where I live who knows what they are doing and can help me out. Have you ever thought about having people send you videos of what they are doing and you commentate on how they can improve?

[@jimgoodrich214]

Alex, contact Tony Gale on Facebook and he'll hook you up with the freestylers around the UK. facebook.com/tonygale

[@alexravery8439]

Thanks, that's really helpful!

[@phykin]

You need more subs

[@mike_osterman1]

Not as much as I need a nap. I’m sleepy today

[@barondra38]

"What do you think of my tiimiing?" "A lot of timing, a lot of effort, a lot of responsibility" "Show me some self dignity" "Gimme some strength, babyy"

[@azzamfs]

For a fraction of a second I thought you were gonna dab at 0:54 😂

[@mike_osterman1]

+Azzam Syafiq I NEVER DAB

[@eastlakrayzie]

Does this challenge still stand?

[@jamesmata2945]

Is the smoothie a one footed end over?

[@mike_osterman1]

+James Mata yes! Idk why I didn't just say that in the video 😂 you're right

[@sjskates9603]

Mike Osterman can you please help me with my space walk

[@sjskates9603]

Mike Osterman can you do like a skate support for me if I email you a vid of my space walk and you could post it

[@mike_osterman1]

+SJ Skates I've got a couple of videos on that one. Feel free to tag me in any clips that you have and I'll do what i csn

[@jamesmata2945]

Thnx for the reply mike 👍

[@iheartthirteen]

Am I too blind not to notice the difference between smoothies and endovers?

[@grantbrown1264]

did you know your the only freestyle skateboarder i know on youTube

[@mike_osterman1]

Let’s change that! Peep my show, Fake Trick News

[@marleyjah4971]

What about Johnny ginger he does street skate and freestyle

[@ChrisPawns]

What's the name of song at the end?

[@salty8083]

7:28 smoothie

[@1973blint]

Fingerflips?

[@pppickle9373]

what shoes are those

[@mike_osterman1]

éS Accel slims!

[@mike_osterman1]

Wait, no! Nike bruin!

[@pppickle9373]

alright thanks

[@danm.9045]

just cane from Andy shricks channel and hey oo sub 8000

[@danm.9045]

*shrock

[@mike_osterman1]

+Daniel Macleavy Yee! Thanks for joining. Yeee!

[@colemanlewis5080]

Don't smoothies and endovers look the same?

[@mike_osterman1]

Smoothies only use 1 foot for the first turn

[@colemanlewis5080]

Oh wow, that seems a lot harder

[@barondra38]

Why are you not official yet?

[@i-am-mercurial]

Are you dating snow fox

[@endermanminecart]

First comment, 3rd like, 9th view

[@mike_osterman1]

+Enderman Minecart 50 POINTS!

[@Back4Fungame]

8:25 whos that again? :D

[@highlineR32]

Why is it called freestyle when every trick had a name at least and is kind of planned 😂😂

[@qwuantum]

this is fucking hard i am skating for month

[@mike_osterman1]

That’s okay. There are lots of other tricks to work on that will help with your strength and balance. You can try tictacks, tail stop shuffles, etc

[@qwuantum]

@@mike_osterman1 okay thanks

[@Vicious13]

Does this guy know who Rodney Mullen is

[@mattszalay8819]

BRO! You were the first with the Corona virus. 2 years ago. Sorry man. That cough sounds EXACTLY like it. Hope your ok.

[@soydesantamaria]

Beginner on skateboarding. Quarantine goal: walk the dog. This guy literally dances with his board, come on.

[@goldendawn2848]

No offense but don’t show your face... I was watching this in slow motion and all I see is your face for like one minute and the trick in ten seconds and that’s in slow mo... just show the trick and commentate sorry if this seems rude but im just trying to say it would’ve made the video better keep killing it

[@chickenconoisseur1261]

2:36

[@chickenconoisseur1261]

4:52

[@danm.9045]

sub 8000

[@mike_osterman1]

+Daniel Macleavy WAAAAAT! Daniel, you are a king! Thank you dude!

[@levi6241]

you gave me a tich in the back on my throat

[@feliloki7]

Levi Lim gimme some of that tich

[@alfielawrence487]

90% video talking irrelevant shite... 10% video what you actually came here for

[@joebotz1243]

Good videos good skater but you talk too much get to the point

[@carlitopablito65]

Shut up loser

[@logancruz5322]

Dude less talking more skating