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Kickturns - How to Kickturn on a Skateboard

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Kickturns - Backside Turns

This is turning the other direction. The principle is basically the same, but most skaters find it easier to do frontside kickturns than backside kickturns. This time, you push with your heel.

In the same way as with the frontside kickturn, do backside kickturns and turn in a full circle. Do some more, and try and beat your own record.

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