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How To Backside and Frontside Pop Shuvit on a Skateboard

By Steve Cave, About.com

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Step 2 - Shuvit Stance

How To Pop Shuvit Skater: Matt Metcalf

Pop Shuvit Skater: Matt Metcalf

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So we're starting off with the Shuvit (without the pop). The stance is the same whether doing the trick Backside or Frontside. You can Shuvit while either rolling or standing still - whichever is easier for you. Some people can only Shuvit rolling, others say it's easier when standing still. If one way doesn't work for you, give the other way a shot. I like to have the wheels rolling, and I think it's a great way to learn to Shuvit, because I think it is easier, and you will end up wanting to Shuvit while rolling anyway (it looks cooler).

Get a little speed. Not too much. Or none, if you don't want to be moving.

Place your back foot with the ball of your foot in the middle of the tail of your board.

Your front foot is a little tricky. Once you have the Shuvit down, you want to have it in the center of your board, with your toes off the edge a little. Some people like to have the ball of their front foot in the center of the board. The rule in skateboarding is, if it works for you, then do it! I find this way harder, but if you are having problems, then try moving this front foot around a little. When you are first starting to learn to Shuvit, I recommend having your front foot up further on the board, closer to the front trucks. Then, as you gain confidence and skill, try it with your front foot closer to the middle of the board.

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