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How do you pop shove it for beginners?

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If you're learning this move, keep in mind that it's sort of a scissor kick where your back foot kicks the board behind you while your front foot goes up in the air. The most common mistake I see is people making their front foot go straight to the floor when popping it. I'd suggest practicing the move first with the deck alone, so you don't have the extra complication of wheels.

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Why can't my back wheels kick out?

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If your back wheels aren't kicking out, you probably need to jump off the board sooner so that you are not holding the board down with your feet.

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How do I move my back foot with the board?

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You need to jump up before you shove the back foot away. The direction you are shoving is heelside. If the board doesn't move with your feet, it's probably because you didn't jump up soon enough. Jumping late will cause you to put extra weight on the board and not allow your foot to push the wheels back.

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How do I land on my back foot when doing a shove it on a skateboard?

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Try to land the back foot after you land the front foot. Land the foot a little bit farther up on the board then you think that you would land it.

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Do I need to learn to do an ollie before a shove-it?

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No, with a shove-it you don't pop your board.

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Is a pop needed for Step 4?

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You do not pop the board, you only jump up and shove the board to your heel-side with your back foot.

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How much should I push down on the board right as I jump?

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You should not stomp the tail. Just flick it to your heel side and do a regular jump.

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What does "heel side" mean?

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It is referring to the side of your heel, that is the opposite side of where your toes are pointing. Watch how the board spins in the video and you will see.

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My board keeps flipping behind me and landing with the trucks up. How do I prevent that?

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Push your front foot down a little bit to prevent the skateboard from going forward.

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How can I perfect my landing if I always land with both feet no matter how hard I try to separate them?

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Do the trick and only put your front foot down, putting your other foot on the ground until you feel like you have the full rotation.

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If I can't get my heels to move the board, what should I do?

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Try kicking out a little harder. Jump a little earlier as well, as this helps move the board in the 180 motion.

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When I do a shove-it, my board goes away. Why?

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It is possible that you are pushing a bit too hard on your back foot. Instead, try pushing a bit less. It only needs a slight movement with the back foot. Also, try to bend your knees a bit in the air.

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My back foot seems to immediately go to the ground after I spin the board, how do I prevent this?

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It's a commitment think, just try lifting your knees a bit or go on the concrete and shove it into the grass.

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I can't land my back foot and my board keeps flying away. What should I do?

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Try throwing yourself forward. This will make it so you land closer to the board. It also takes courage, so just throw yourself into it. Try practicing on some sort of carpet or artificial turf.

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