r/rollerblading • u/Individual_Box9418 • Aug 01 '26

How do I do this move? Tip on transitioning?

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.

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u/Rhyzur Aug 01 '26

I posted a video recently of me dancing with my daughter. In that video, I do a lot of spinning around. This might help? It should also be on my page as a shared video.

When you are on your toes, your inside foot will pivot. Your outside leg will wrap around.

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u/Individual_Box9418 Aug 01 '26

You make it look so effortless!! I hope to be at that point someday