Q&A for How to Kickflip on a Skateboard

Use normal foot positions, then push the back foot down, slide the front foot up and jump all in one. It will likely take a little practice to get used to the flow-through motions.

Try jumping higher and focus on the flick. You need to flick up and out. Don't flick too hard because it will over flip.

Lean forward more after you catch the board with your front foot which should be the second foot to land on the board.

The problem is probably that you're not kicking outwards, but instead you're kicking straight out. Another problem could be that you're kicking too hard.

If you ride regular, your left foot will be flicking the board to complete the kickflip.

If you're having trouble with foot position, get a more comfortable ollie. A kickflip is is very similar to an ollie in the sense that the back foot is the same, and front foot is placed at a slight angle, helping to slide off the board instead of just ”up.” You also want a high ollie, considering that when you kickflip, you'll need enough space for the board to complete it's 360° spin.

Jump a bit more forward, instead of just up. Don't be afraid to commit to the trick.

Usually it is because you're not sliding your front foot and just pushing the board away from you. You should basically just be doing a Ollie with your front foot 45 degrees sideways.

Just keep trying! Everybody has their own kickflip method, it just takes time to perfect it.

When you do the jump up to let the board rotate, try to focus on lifting your back foot up higher. It might even help to try to lift your left knee up to your chest.

Lift up your back foot and wait until the board does one flip, then catch it with both feet and land it.

Keep practicing trying to get a higher ollie. Or you could try spinning the board around harder and faster.

Lift it up and keep it up after you flick it. Wait for the board has completed one full rotation, and let it land on your front foot.

Tuck your knees up to your chest, and make sure you're looking at the board rotating the whole time.

Jump back - due to the forces of gravity, the board will rotate backwards (assuming that you follow the standard steps of doing a kickflip), so in order to successfully land/catch your board, you will need to follow it by jumping in a backward direction.

You need to jump straight up. You should spin it as soon as you Ollie, in one fluid movement.

Keep your eyes on the board and lean towards it when you are attempting the grab.

Make sure you keep your shoulders directly above the board to stop it from moving away from you. Also, make sure you're jumping high enough.

It takes some muscle memory to get down, so just keep practicing. And if your board is not going fast enough, position your front foot I little bit lower.

Usually it’s because you’re leaning to far backwards or frontwards. Try a few adjustments to see if that helps.

Both feet will leave the board completely while it spins under you. As the skateboard completes its spin, simply catch the board with each foot on the screws to land in a balanced position and avoid breaking the skateboard.

Try it on grass first. Or, try to practice the rotation and catching the board with your back foot to stop it from rotating and then put out your front foot on the board.

Learn how to ollie higher so you can get the rotation because the higher the ollie is, then the easier the rotation, and then land.

If it flies out, you're probably kicking too hard or having your foot hit the wrong part of the board. In which case, you’ll need to put your foot more to the edge and keep it straighter.

Make sure to try to land your front foot more to the middle, then you will see the difference.

It takes time to get the timing right, just make sure your front foot is sliding up the board after your back foot has just gone down.

Catch the skateboard with your back foot, then your front. Make sure to bend your knees as you land.

Yes it is like an ollie but you drag your foot to the corner of the board and as soon is your front goes off the corner, flick it with your toes as soon as you go off the corner. And put both legs up high and land it.

Keep practicing. The muscle memory will come back to you, then you'll be able to do kickflips once again!

Try pulling your feet toward your chest after flicking. It could also help if you don´t focus on the flicking, but on pulling your feet to the board no matter if you under- or over-flip. Keep practicing for the muscle memory to develop.