How to BS 180 (Backside 180 on a Skateboard)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Ride at a comfortable speed

   For Regular skaters will twist left and goofy skaters to the right. , Since your back foot is in the pocket, the board will naturally start to turn BS
   180. , Keeping in mind you're doing a mid air spin so allow your legs to keep the spinning motion. ,, You're spinning to your blind side and you will want to spot your landing through your legs. , The momentum will allow for correction if you didn't spin quite a full 180 degrees. ,
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   Step 2: not too slow since this trick is harder to do stationary.

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   Step 3: Place your back foot with your toes hanging slightly over the edge of the side of the tail.

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   Step 4: Place your front foot in the position for the ollie

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   Step 5: but having the heel hanging off a bit.

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   Step 6: Wind your shoulders in the opposite direction as the FS 180.

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   Step 7: As you unwind your shoulders they will become parallel to the board

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   Step 8: start the ollie now.

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   Step 9: Roll your front foot up the board.

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    Step 10: As you reach the apex of your ollie the board should have turned at least 90 degrees.

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    Step 11: Allow your head to spin freely.

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    Step 12: Let your front trucks touch the pavement slightly before your back trucks.

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    Step 13: Now ride away with a big cheesy smile.

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