You are amazing. I’m picking it up after a 20 yr hiatus. When I stopped I was doing tricks off of garages and flipping into grinds. All that experience and yesterday was like being a new born colt but with 43 years of injuries to mitigate, lol. I can’t even imagine doing this right now if I hadn’t already done it before. Respect level 10
@@sprky2025the last time ive played skate back in 2007..now im 36 yrs old i want to pursue to play. It makes my stress go away whenever i play wiyh my board..
This is a good tip. It also provides a mental benefit: when my back foot is in the pocket, I am more committed to the movement because it's harder to step off the board. It forces me to get creative to complete the rotation instead of just bailing.
Thank you, Sarah. Just starting and this really helped. Tic Tacs and pivots look so easy, but they felt awkward. This tip makes them feel way more comfortable.
Your videos are giving real insights that most other experienced skateboarders miss out on. Thank you, Sarah. You've given the confidence back to beginners to go out there and keep trying and get better, each time !
It definitely helps putting your foot in the pocket/groove, i just got back from skating with my dog and it helped alot when making quick adjustments. I've been watching your freestyle videos, my favorite is the 20 tricks to do without ollieing. Keep up the great videos, they are super chill and informative ✌💚💛❤
Hey, I first started skating in the nineties and have recently decided to start from scratch, relearning everything in switch. You videos are great for breaking everything down to the basics! Thanks for doing these.
I just learned about the importance of the pocket for the shuvit. My pivots are a mess and I understand the hip and shoulder motion, but I just knew my foot placement was off because I keep putting too much pressure on the tail and accidently propping the board up too far... causing my hips to know pain. Always on my right side ;~; This is it what I needed to know! Thanks!
I watched this video the first time when I just got started on tic tac, kick turn and pivots. And I didn't really fully understand the subtle difference of putting the foot on the pocket. Now several weeks of really slow progress on those tricks, I watched this video again. And suddenly it all makes sense now. I'll give this foot position a try in the next session. Thanks!
Not sure I had seen this one before but it popped up in my fred and I watched it hanging up wet clothes in the washing room. It’s definitely true that you get much more control if you sort of lean into almost pinching the trucks on a kick turn. Like the difference is huge. You can even slow down the turn considerably like this while still keeping control.
I just did some tiny, not so great tic tacs at the skatepark today because of this video! It wasn't pretty looking, but I did it! Thank you so much for your videos!!
That pocket seems to be the sweet spot on those shuv it’s to. I’m going to try those end overs tomorrow, they look so cool and your very fluid on them. Any truck that doesn’t require bending over to grab the board is up my ally. Unfortunately I’m old and stiff..lol
makes sense! i have noticed that i intuitively do pivots in my natural stance (goofy) with my back foot in the middle or even sometimes top of the tail, because i feel like i can react faster that way, but when i ride switch i do them with my back foot on the pocket because i am more insecure riding like that and i feel like that way i can go slower and more controlled! Hopefully i get to the point riding switch that i feel just as confident tho :P one day!
Damnit woman, I just love you. Of all the tutorial videos and channels, even with the big, "professional" ones, I get the most knowledge out of your videos. Maybe, it's the type of learner I am, but you constantly blow my mind with your nuggets of knowledge. In my mind, your channel is way underrated. You're the best ever! Thank you so much 🙏🏽
@@SarahParkMatott Every "beginners" or "step by step" tutorial is pretty much the repeat of the same thing over and over again. You actually walk us through how you go about learning it, with what may work and what probably won't. Like, you take into consideration how everyone's different. That kind of thing.
@@sammarithinang_pannarith yeah, I felt some similar frustrations when learning in the beginning. Part of why I started the channel was just those “ah, I wish someone told me that” moments. Was hoping to share those 💪 So, stoked to hear you’ve gotten value out of the videos!
@@SarahParkMatott Nah. It helps a lot. Everyone else is like a copy of each others tutorials. Do this, then this, and this. With you, it’s do this, but I have more control doing this, so maybe try it this way if it helps. That makes learning easier. It’s more fun when you feel more of the control of the board, even if you mess up here and there. Well worth your words ❤️
Your foot placement diagrams, and the way you made this tutorial in general, sets the standard for skateboarding tutorials IMO. The video isn't unnecessarily long either.
thank you sm for this!! i have had such a hard time getting my kickturns to stick and its 100% because im not in the pockets, my shoulders move before the board too! thank you aaahhh
Great info. Not sure if you have videos on troubleshooting skateboards. An issue I have on my new board is only 3 wheels touch down. Skateboard shop said when the bushings break in it should fix. 🤞
I do have a similar video about how I ruined my bushings. Bushings can become squished down on one side if you tighten them too quickly before breaking them in. I actually broke the bushing in one set of trucks, it cracked and everything. I couldn't fix that. You can wait a few weeks and see if it gets better as your break them in more. But, if your bushing is just a little compressed on one side even after they break in, I would recommend taking the bushing and spinning it around so that the compressed part faces the nose or tail. I did this for another set of bushings that I slightly compressed. It wasn't perfect, but it helped. Kind of a way to wear the bushing evenly.
@@SarahParkMatott the videos mean the world honestly I’m 25 and just started skating in September, I’m absolutely awful at it but every time I want to give up I remember your story and know with time I can get better! 💜
@@BraveBlueButterfly totally! And I had some unfair advantages like having tried as a kid 💪 you totally got it. It’s as rewarding as it is slow and painful 😂
hmm. for me..... i guess swinging the shoulders is the key. also experimenting with the pockets too. getting the tic tacs down is definitely like the "getting to know your board" part heheh. Great Vid! also its kinda new to me. this vid is shorter than the others......or just....because the topics isn't that deep. wmehehehe Man. Tbh i really like listening to your voice and tips. Your voice is so cool. its aesthetic. Also your tips and tutorial are so very detailed T o T I'm so glad that i found you.. woof. anyways. stay safe friend!
haha this video is definitely shorter. I just kind of wanted to highlight this aspect of tic-tacs and pivots since I see a lot of skaters struggling with their foot in the center of the tail. Didn't really want to make the video too much longer than it had to be! :D That way, I can make more videos hopefully! But thank you so much. Really appreciate all your support! Glad my voice is aesthetic and not sleep-inducing 😂 Hope you stay safe too!
Heheheh yeah. Also I can't believe it's like a week or so since i last skated T o T. I hope I can stay today. Hopefully it's not gonna rain. Mwhahahah. Ok. I gtg!
you could try leaning heavier over your front foot or pressing down a little with it to restrict it. Or, you could actually try moving your back foot even closer to the bolts. You typically will get less lift there compared to the back of the tail.
Watching this with my girlfriend and we realized you are making this video at our local. Do you have an IG? Maybe you can skate with us some time! She would love that. 🙏🏻
Hi Sarah!Thank you very much for your videos! Speaking of basics, is there a way to make effective turns while pushing? I mean sometimes you just have to push but you have to make also a turn (uphill for instance). Is a 90° turn is possible while pushing? I hope my question makes sense.
I'm not sure if anything is impossible haha I've not made many sharp turns while pushing though.You can always briefly put your foot on to make the turn and then keep pushing. But, you can also experiment with your foot up higher, see if you can find a spot in the pocket to push your toes and make a sharper turn at a slow pace. I know some people who push mongo (push with their front foot) can make sharp turns because their back foot in over the bolts and just turn the board. I'm not sure though.
Good stuff! What happens to me is that the shoulders and hips get locked and don't rotate enough, so when I end the kick turn I get twisted. Sometimes even get sore from the twisting, any hint how to practice to improve it?
You might want to try stretching. Improved flexibility in your core (abs, shoulders, obliques) might help make that more comfortable. But, also trying them a little more gently might help too. Especially if you aren't used to that motion, it might just be a little muscle fatigue.
I respectfully disagree. Today I’m teaching myself tic tacs and I tried your method. One problem with turning in the pocket is a lack of leverage to kick the board up to turn. It’s possible, but not easier than doing it on the tail. I also noticed by doing with the tail I force myself to learn better board weight distribution, foot positioning, foot shifting, and more than putting my foot in the pocket. I went from someone scared of putting my back foot on the tail to someone shifting my foot into position on the tail and balancing it within minutes. By putting my foot on the tail I also conquered my fear. I found more awkward and unnatural to turn with the pocket compared to the tail. I’m glad this works out for you but it’s not for everyone. Cheers.
@@Manuel-jl5br I’m not sure. It depends what you use them for I suppose. People say there is better balance when doing a board slide though. I haven’t done those yet, so I’m not sure
Tbh most skaters even the very good ones can't teach properly...everything they say is "commitment" and "use your shoulders"...doesn't help that much. I like your insight though. Cheers
As someone that's been skating for decades I really appreciate your perspective as it gives me insight that I think will be helpful when giving tips to newer skaters at the park.
You might want to try and put some more weight on the front foot (lean over the front foot) if you are falling back. You don't need to lift the front wheels a lot, just a little bit!
Your vids feels like a beginner who just found out what their fuck ups are and be able to tell other beginners about it in detail and guide them into doing them properly.
Started learning at 44... Still afraid to stand on board and tic tac. I can cruise fine in slow speed but the fear of the board disappearing under my feet while i tic tac is unbeatable...
I think I may have intuited that being further from the end of the tail helps, but I don't know if I've tried going that far in. I'll give it a try when I'm skating next.
This is a bit late, but posting as a street skater who started with flip tricks and is starting to do more freestyle stuff, this is really good advice. In fact, if you watch Rodney Mullen (i.e. look up Rodney Mullen 1986), he always has his back foot in the pocket while doing freestyle tricks. That means what you're doing is right, case closed. :)
Very useful advice! Soft, mellow turns are much easier in the pockets whereas fast kick turns are much easier when riding with the ball of your back foot in the center of the tail. While I may be only pressing down, I'm grabbing the edge of the tail with my heel and toes to give it some additional guidance while I'm popping. Then I'm just using my shoulders and front foot to pivot.
The ball of your foot in the pocket is not a great ollie position, no. It's great for learning how to understand your board, building up some feel for pressure points and pivots, but it's not great for ollies haha You'll want to step back into a proper ollie position 😃
a lot of my friends ask me how do i do tic tac, because it's moving fwrd fast. and it's hard for me to explain it so i the best i could say is, feet in the pocket, the power comes from the shoulder and move down to the feet, it's like swinging your shoulder while pumping with your back leg. man I'm so bad at explaining 😂
You are so awesome! Thanks for the generosity in sharing your hacks with reassurance and by breaking down the movements. I love how you explain things! I am a fan
I am just on this path of discovery, one yer in, age 59, your videos and explanations are the best I've found, thank you so much...
The path of discovery is the best to be on 💪 And thank you! I'm glad you've enjoyed the videos! :D
Amazing! 😮 I'm learning age 43
You are amazing. I’m picking it up after a 20 yr hiatus. When I stopped I was doing tricks off of garages and flipping into grinds. All that experience and yesterday was like being a new born colt but with 43 years of injuries to mitigate, lol. I can’t even imagine doing this right now if I hadn’t already done it before. Respect level 10
@@sprky2025the last time ive played skate back in 2007..now im 36 yrs old i want to pursue to play. It makes my stress go away whenever i play wiyh my board..
This is a good tip. It also provides a mental benefit: when my back foot is in the pocket, I am more committed to the movement because it's harder to step off the board. It forces me to get creative to complete the rotation instead of just bailing.
Thank you, Sarah. Just starting and this really helped. Tic Tacs and pivots look so easy, but they felt awkward. This tip makes them feel way more comfortable.
I totally understand. They do feel really awkward at first. Stoked that this tip made them feel more comfortable though! 😃
Your videos are giving real insights that most other experienced skateboarders miss out on. Thank you, Sarah. You've given the confidence back to beginners to go out there and keep trying and get better, each time !
Thank you Chathu! I'm so happy to hear that 🙏 keep trying and shredding!
Absolute GOLD for us Beginners Sarah!! You really are the best!!
😃 Thank you! 🙏
It definitely helps putting your foot in the pocket/groove, i just got back from skating with my dog and it helped alot when making quick adjustments. I've been watching your freestyle videos, my favorite is the 20 tricks to do without ollieing. Keep up the great videos, they are super chill and informative ✌💚💛❤
Thanks! I'm glad you've liked them :D
Tic tac is the holy grail in skateboarding 🎉
I have just started doing turns and this is by far the best tutorial I have watched.
happy to hear that :D
Daayymmnn you're on a roll this week! Brilliant as always. This pocket technique in your original pivot video changed monster walks completely for me
Yess! The pockets are a game changer 💪 Thanks Joce!
Hey, I first started skating in the nineties and have recently decided to start from scratch, relearning everything in switch.
You videos are great for breaking everything down to the basics! Thanks for doing these.
ah thanks Gregor! Glad you like them :D
This is the best tutorial I’ve watched about tic tacs. Thank you!
I just learned about the importance of the pocket for the shuvit. My pivots are a mess and I understand the hip and shoulder motion, but I just knew my foot placement was off because I keep putting too much pressure on the tail and accidently propping the board up too far... causing my hips to know pain. Always on my right side ;~; This is it what I needed to know! Thanks!
I watched this video the first time when I just got started on tic tac, kick turn and pivots. And I didn't really fully understand the subtle difference of putting the foot on the pocket. Now several weeks of really slow progress on those tricks, I watched this video again. And suddenly it all makes sense now. I'll give this foot position a try in the next session. Thanks!
ah that's awesome! Good luck with it! 💪
Literally the best video on YT. So helpful. Thanks so much. 🙏
Thanks Sarah. Inspiring and informative as always.....now I have to wait until the morning to try this out! 😜😭😭😭
Thanks! Hope it goes well 😃💪
This why I follow you👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Great tip. Thank you very much!
Not sure I had seen this one before but it popped up in my fred and I watched it hanging up wet clothes in the washing room. It’s definitely true that you get much more control if you sort of lean into almost pinching the trucks on a kick turn. Like the difference is huge. You can even slow down the turn considerably like this while still keeping control.
You're videos are perfect
Thank you, Sarah! I’m thoroughly enjoying your videos 🌈 you’ve given me new confidence and hope! I appreciate your videos and advice!!!
Thank you Abigail! 😃🙏 I'm really glad you've been enjoying them. I hope the videos prove helpful 💪
I just did some tiny, not so great tic tacs at the skatepark today because of this video! It wasn't pretty looking, but I did it! Thank you so much for your videos!!
Dammnnn…. I gotta try this. You’re godsent girl
sarah back at it again with the best trick tips!!
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I hope your channel blows up and makes you some $$$ , great tutorial !
haha thank you! 🙏
Love for pockets!
That pocket seems to be the sweet spot on those shuv it’s to.
I’m going to try those end overs tomorrow, they look so cool and your very fluid on them.
Any truck that doesn’t require bending over to grab the board is up my ally. Unfortunately I’m old and stiff..lol
Yes! the pockets are a powerful tool! 💪 Have fun with the endovers. They've been part of my warm up for a year now, so I absolutely love them. 😃
Omg thanks for this so much, I feel like this is what most people do but simply don't realize it as it's already natural for them already
Definitely! It took me a bit to realize this is what I was doing too 😃 until I started noticing how much in the middle other new skaters' feet were!
makes sense! i have noticed that i intuitively do pivots in my natural stance (goofy) with my back foot in the middle or even sometimes top of the tail, because i feel like i can react faster that way, but when i ride switch i do them with my back foot on the pocket because i am more insecure riding like that and i feel like that way i can go slower and more controlled! Hopefully i get to the point riding switch that i feel just as confident tho :P one day!
That's interesting! Every one feels more comfortable in different ways 💪 You'll definitely get comfy switch! Probably before you realize it :D
Best tutorial from ever
This is such a great tip. Instant improvement! THanks for the video
so well edited and easy to understand! just started skating recently and have been struggling with consistent turns. will try this out soon!
Damnit woman, I just love you. Of all the tutorial videos and channels, even with the big, "professional" ones, I get the most knowledge out of your videos. Maybe, it's the type of learner I am, but you constantly blow my mind with your nuggets of knowledge. In my mind, your channel is way underrated. You're the best ever! Thank you so much 🙏🏽
ah thank you so much! That truly means a lot to me 🙏
@@SarahParkMatott Every "beginners" or "step by step" tutorial is pretty much the repeat of the same thing over and over again. You actually walk us through how you go about learning it, with what may work and what probably won't. Like, you take into consideration how everyone's different. That kind of thing.
@@sammarithinang_pannarith yeah, I felt some similar frustrations when learning in the beginning. Part of why I started the channel was just those “ah, I wish someone told me that” moments. Was hoping to share those 💪 So, stoked to hear you’ve gotten value out of the videos!
@@SarahParkMatott Nah. It helps a lot. Everyone else is like a copy of each others tutorials. Do this, then this, and this. With you, it’s do this, but I have more control doing this, so maybe try it this way if it helps. That makes learning easier. It’s more fun when you feel more of the control of the board, even if you mess up here and there. Well worth your words ❤️
Wow u super help me thnx
Your foot placement diagrams, and the way you made this tutorial in general, sets the standard for skateboarding tutorials IMO. The video isn't unnecessarily long either.
ah thank you! I'm glad you liked this tutorial so much 🙏
I need that aggretsuko griptape 0:59
Dude, i have the same helmet! Great video
This makes total sense. I'm off to the skatepark this evening to try it out. Nice one :)
Excellent instructions
Really helpful. Im subsribing.. keep up giving good content
Glad you liked the video! Welcome to the channel :D
Yes definally and the pocket also the key to do better manuals.
Very interesting, thank you, Sarah!
thank you sm for this!! i have had such a hard time getting my kickturns to stick and its 100% because im not in the pockets, my shoulders move before the board too! thank you aaahhh
Yes! 😃 Stoked to hear that. It's always in these little details haha Hope you can get out there in the pockets and get those kick turns to stick 💪
Very useful
Can't wait to try this tip when I'm not injured. Thanks for the tip :)
Hope you recover soon! 🙏
You are really good at observation and research! its work for me.thanks~
Thank you 😃Glad to hear that!
Brilliant tip and so well explained- thank you
Thank you :D
Great info. Not sure if you have videos on troubleshooting skateboards. An issue I have on my new board is only 3 wheels touch down. Skateboard shop said when the bushings break in it should fix. 🤞
I do have a similar video about how I ruined my bushings. Bushings can become squished down on one side if you tighten them too quickly before breaking them in. I actually broke the bushing in one set of trucks, it cracked and everything. I couldn't fix that. You can wait a few weeks and see if it gets better as your break them in more. But, if your bushing is just a little compressed on one side even after they break in, I would recommend taking the bushing and spinning it around so that the compressed part faces the nose or tail. I did this for another set of bushings that I slightly compressed. It wasn't perfect, but it helped. Kind of a way to wear the bushing evenly.
tried this today. it defs works
Thank you for the great video
brilliant!
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Wowzers
This… was… awesome! Keep it up
thank you 😃
Salira atos gelis , ditambah pintar lagi abdi janten resep ka anjeun😊😊😊
Great tip ! I really need do try these double pivots (to a 360 rotation in the end), they look great.
The double pivots are monsterwalks and the 360s are endovers. They're two of my favorite freestyle footwork 😃 Super fun to get!
Big sesh today : Your foot positioning tip worked great ! I'm a lot more at ease tictacking this way.
@@solnya That's awesome! Glad to hear it 😃
love these videos as a beginner and only girl at the skatepark thank you!!!! the guys at my park saying just send it is kinda annoying and unhelpful
haha I hate the advice "just send it" 😂 not for me either! Glad you're enjoying the videos!
@@SarahParkMatott the videos mean the world honestly I’m 25 and just started skating in September, I’m absolutely awful at it but every time I want to give up I remember your story and know with time I can get better! 💜
@@BraveBlueButterfly totally! And I had some unfair advantages like having tried as a kid 💪 you totally got it. It’s as rewarding as it is slow and painful 😂
@@SarahParkMatott it definitely is painful 😅 Learning to stretch is a priority after so many pulled muscles now 😂
@@BraveBlueButterfly haha it was for me too 😂 better at stretching and warming up all the time.
Tysm tysm tysooooooomuchhhhh
Back foot in pocket could be good for rotation but less effective for tricks like manual or pop.
Pockets for LIFE
so usefull
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Dejo mi like, por supuesto en español.
jaja muchas gracias, like y comentario 🙏
I hate that I can't go practice this right now.
Wow
hmm. for me..... i guess swinging the shoulders is the key. also experimenting with the pockets too. getting the tic tacs down is definitely like the "getting to know your board" part heheh. Great Vid! also its kinda new to me. this vid is shorter than the others......or just....because the topics isn't that deep. wmehehehe Man. Tbh i really like listening to your voice and tips. Your voice is so cool. its aesthetic. Also your tips and tutorial are so very detailed T o T I'm so glad that i found you.. woof. anyways. stay safe friend!
haha this video is definitely shorter. I just kind of wanted to highlight this aspect of tic-tacs and pivots since I see a lot of skaters struggling with their foot in the center of the tail. Didn't really want to make the video too much longer than it had to be! :D That way, I can make more videos hopefully! But thank you so much. Really appreciate all your support! Glad my voice is aesthetic and not sleep-inducing 😂 Hope you stay safe too!
Heheheh yeah. Also I can't believe it's like a week or so since i last skated T o T. I hope I can stay today. Hopefully it's not gonna rain. Mwhahahah. Ok. I gtg!
do u have a tip to stop from lifting the board too high?
you could try leaning heavier over your front foot or pressing down a little with it to restrict it. Or, you could actually try moving your back foot even closer to the bolts. You typically will get less lift there compared to the back of the tail.
I do very fast tic tacs
Watching this with my girlfriend and we realized you are making this video at our local.
Do you have an IG?
Maybe you can skate with us some time!
She would love that.
🙏🏻
ah no kidding! Yeah, there is a link in the description for my instagram @sparkmatott
Hi Sarah!Thank you very much for your videos! Speaking of basics, is there a way to make effective turns while pushing? I mean sometimes you just have to push but you have to make also a turn (uphill for instance). Is a 90° turn is possible while pushing? I hope my question makes sense.
I'm not sure if anything is impossible haha I've not made many sharp turns while pushing though.You can always briefly put your foot on to make the turn and then keep pushing. But, you can also experiment with your foot up higher, see if you can find a spot in the pocket to push your toes and make a sharper turn at a slow pace. I know some people who push mongo (push with their front foot) can make sharp turns because their back foot in over the bolts and just turn the board. I'm not sure though.
Good stuff! What happens to me is that the shoulders and hips get locked and don't rotate enough, so when I end the kick turn I get twisted.
Sometimes even get sore from the twisting, any hint how to practice to improve it?
You might want to try stretching. Improved flexibility in your core (abs, shoulders, obliques) might help make that more comfortable. But, also trying them a little more gently might help too. Especially if you aren't used to that motion, it might just be a little muscle fatigue.
I respectfully disagree. Today I’m teaching myself tic tacs and I tried your method. One problem with turning in the pocket is a lack of leverage to kick the board up to turn. It’s possible, but not easier than doing it on the tail. I also noticed by doing with the tail I force myself to learn better board weight distribution, foot positioning, foot shifting, and more than putting my foot in the pocket. I went from someone scared of putting my back foot on the tail to someone shifting my foot into position on the tail and balancing it within minutes. By putting my foot on the tail I also conquered my fear. I found more awkward and unnatural to turn with the pocket compared to the tail.
I’m glad this works out for you but it’s not for everyone. Cheers.
Tell me Sarah, before you can do all of this pivot and tic tac tricks, you must've been able to do switching stances right?
Actually, I did learn to pivot before learning switch. But I wish I started switch earlier! It's so helpful.
How long is your skateboard? and what does it have below?
I think it's 32 inches in length. And I have some skate rails on the bottom of this deck :)
@@SarahParkMatott
Do you think i could have better balance with those rails? help
@@Manuel-jl5br I’m not sure. It depends what you use them for I suppose. People say there is better balance when doing a board slide though. I haven’t done those yet, so I’m not sure
@@SarahParkMatott we must try it, thanks
if i can tic tac 15m imma subscribe
Tbh most skaters even the very good ones can't teach properly...everything they say is "commitment" and "use your shoulders"...doesn't help that much. I like your insight though. Cheers
Thanks Wyatt :D Glad you like the insights!
Early 😳
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As someone that's been skating for decades I really appreciate your perspective as it gives me insight that I think will be helpful when giving tips to newer skaters at the park.
thank you Chavez! Glad you can get something out of it as a seasoned skater too.
when i try to tic tac my board shoots upward and i fall backwards. idk what im doing wrong arent i supposed to lift the front wheels ?
You might want to try and put some more weight on the front foot (lean over the front foot) if you are falling back. You don't need to lift the front wheels a lot, just a little bit!
Your vids feels like a beginner who just found out what their fuck ups are and be able to tell other beginners about it in detail and guide them into doing them properly.
Started learning at 44... Still afraid to stand on board and tic tac. I can cruise fine in slow speed but the fear of the board disappearing under my feet while i tic tac is unbeatable...
I think I may have intuited that being further from the end of the tail helps, but I don't know if I've tried going that far in. I'll give it a try when I'm skating next.
wait... i can turn against my back now?
yes 😂
🤙🏼😮 *my mind is blown!* 😮
Gonna try this! I'm not super smooth with mine so this is awesome.
I've just been practising kick turns and find them very difficult, I'm looking forward to trying this out!
Tic-tacs never quite worked for me, this tip seems to be exactly what I needed. Thank you Sarah, gonna try this tomorrow :)
ay! Hope it helps. I love doing tictacs this way :D
This is a bit late, but posting as a street skater who started with flip tricks and is starting to do more freestyle stuff, this is really good advice. In fact, if you watch Rodney Mullen (i.e. look up Rodney Mullen 1986), he always has his back foot in the pocket while doing freestyle tricks. That means what you're doing is right, case closed. :)
I practiced tic-tacs using pennyboard. It was a cheat I guess
Bcuz after 15 minute session pennyboard tic-tacing I felt more comfortable skateboarding
Very useful advice! Soft, mellow turns are much easier in the pockets whereas fast kick turns are much easier when riding with the ball of your back foot in the center of the tail. While I may be only pressing down, I'm grabbing the edge of the tail with my heel and toes to give it some additional guidance while I'm popping. Then I'm just using my shoulders and front foot to pivot.
somehow i learned switch tictacs before normal tic tacs
The pocket rather than tail works better for me too
❤❤ Thank you ❤❤
So much more control, thanks. Can you do Ollies from this position, though? @SarahParkMatott
The ball of your foot in the pocket is not a great ollie position, no. It's great for learning how to understand your board, building up some feel for pressure points and pivots, but it's not great for ollies haha You'll want to step back into a proper ollie position 😃
Cool, I'll try it....
Thank you
a lot of my friends ask me how do i do tic tac, because it's moving fwrd fast. and it's hard for me to explain it so i the best i could say is,
feet in the pocket, the power comes from the shoulder and move down to the feet, it's like swinging your shoulder while pumping with your back leg. man I'm so bad at explaining 😂
Really, everything in skateboarding is so hard to explain 😂 It seems so simple, but it really so hard and complex haha
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Hi
I tic tac but im not go foward . It backward always.
Do you lean really far over your front foot? That can happen when you lean really far over the front. 🤔
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You are so awesome! Thanks for the generosity in sharing your hacks with reassurance and by breaking down the movements. I love how you explain things! I am a fan
Thank you Luisa! 😃 I'm really glad to hear you're enjoying the videos and explanations!
@@SarahParkMatott , thanks to you! :)
I work like 1 hor on tic tacs and i see your video and after 2 min i sucses so ezly thnx
ay that's awesome 🙌 keep shredding
i love your videos
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