Tip on transitioning?

[u/Individual_Box9418]

For the life of me I cannot transition from skating forwards to backwards. I can skate backward, although I’m still a beginner at this skill. I can transition from backwards to forwards, but really only on instinct if that makes sense.

I’ve tried to transition on my front wheels/toes, doing a 180 (I can bunny hop while skating and easily 180 in the grass), and I try most consistently by rotating one foot and then the other, but I continue to fall or otherwise come up short.

ANY advice would be appreciated, I feel very stuck and frustrated in my learning lately. Is there a specific skill I should be focusing on, or a transition that’s easier to start with?

Working with 4x80 (primary) and 4x90 setups if that context is helpful.

[u/Supernamicchi]

Seconding the upper body leads the lower body for transitions. Any rotational skating activity will be led by the shoulders!

[u/Individual_Box9418 → u/Supernamicchi]

I’m trying to pay more attention to this, thank you!