Common skateboarding mistakes can slow your progress. Not wearing safety gear leads to avoidable injuries. Pushing mongo makes balance harder as you advance. Moving on from tricks too quickly weakens your foundation. Losing motivation too fast can stall growth. And comparing yourself to other skaters steals focus from your own journey. Stay safe, stay patient, and keep progressing at your pace.

Understanding frontside vs. backside helps you read movement and build control on your board. Frontside means your chest faces the obstacle or direction of rotation; backside means your back faces it. Learning both improves awareness, balance, and trick consistency. Mastering the difference unlocks smoother turns, cleaner slides, and confident spins, giving you a stronger foundation for advanced skateboarding.

Pumping is all about timing and using your legs and hips to create speed without pushing. By shifting your weight as you rise and fall on the ramp, you build momentum naturally. Focus on bending your knees at the bottom, extending as you rise, and syncing your movements with the curve of the ramp. Mastering this rhythm unlocks flow, control, and smoother riding across all transition obstacles.

Carving uses smooth turns to control speed and flow. Shift your weight between toes and heels, keep your knees bent, and stay loose so the board can move with you. This video covers foot placement, timing, and reading the terrain to build balance, confidence, and style in every line.

Kickturns help you change direction with control. Shift your weight to the back foot, lightly lift the front wheels, and pivot the board 90° using your shoulders to guide the turn. Keep your knees bent and stay balanced. This video covers timing, stance, and smooth transitions—film your kickturns and share them in the community page!

Throwing down is an essential skateboarding skill that helps you start faster and flow into tricks with confidence. In this class, you’ll learn how to generate speed by running, jumping onto your board, and rolling away smoothly. We’ll cover foot placement, timing, body position, and common mistakes so you can throw down comfortably on flat ground or into lines. Perfect for skaters looking to feel more natural starting runs, approaching obstacles, and keeping momentum without pushing.

Dropping in is about commitment and control. Start with solid stance, weight centered, and eyes forward. Press your front foot down as the board meets the ramp, stay low, and let gravity carry you. This video covers timing, balance, and confidence so you can enter any ramp smoothly and safely.

An axle stall teaches control and balance on transition. Ride up the ramp, lift the front wheels, and set both trucks onto the coping at a 90° angle. Stay centered, hold the stall, then pivot back in with smooth pressure and timing. This video covers approach, lock-in, and clean re-entry—film your axle stalls and share them in the community page!

The ollie is the foundation of street skating. Pop the tail, slide your front foot up the board, and lift your knees to level out in the air. This video breaks down timing, foot placement, and balance to help you get clean, controlled pops and build the skills for every trick that follows.

Flyouts use speed and timing to launch out of transition. Pump up the ramp, stay low, and extend as you leave the coping. Guide the board with your knees, spot your landing, and roll away clean. This video covers approach, pop, and control. When you land yours, film it and share it in the community page—we want to see your air.

Nose and tail stalls teach balance and control on transition. Approach the coping with steady speed, shift your weight to lift the board, and lock your nose or tail on top. Hold the stall, then drop back in with smooth pressure and timing. Once you get it, film your best stall and post it in the community page so we can check out your progress.

A boardslide starts with a solid ollie, turning your board 90° onto the rail or ledge, staying centered, and riding it out with control. This video covers approach, balance, and clean exits to build confidence. Once you land it, film it and post it in the community page so we can celebrate your progress.

A front boardslide begins by approaching the rail with confidence, popping an ollie, and turning your board 90° so your chest faces the obstacle. Stay centered, keep your shoulders aligned, and guide the slide with controlled pressure. Once you land it, film it and post it in the community page—we want to see your progression.

FS and BS 180s build rotation, balance, and board control. Start with a strong ollie, use your shoulders to lead the spin, and turn your hips and board together. Keep your weight centered, spot the landing, and roll away switch. This video breaks down timing and technique—film your 180s and post them in the community page!

A pop shove-it uses a quick scoop of the back foot to spin the board 180° beneath you. Pop the tail, scoop backward, keep your shoulders steady, and let the board rotate. Stay centered, catch it with both feet, and roll away clean. This video breaks down timing and control—film your pop shoves and share them in the community page!

A kickflip combines a clean ollie with controlled flick. Pop the tail, drag your front foot to the pocket, and flick off the edge to start the rotation. Stay centered, watch the board flip, and catch it with your feet before landing. This video covers timing, balance, and foot placement—film your kickflip attempts and share them in the community page!

A heelflip uses an ollie and an outward heel flick to rotate the board. Pop the tail, slide your front foot up, and flick off the toe-side edge while staying centered. Watch the board flip, catch it, and roll away clean. This video breaks down timing and control—film your heelflip progress and post it in the community page!

A 50-50 grind starts with a strong ollie and a clean approach. Line up straight, pop onto the ledge or rail, and lock both trucks evenly. Stay centered, keep your shoulders aligned, and maintain steady pressure to ride it out. This video covers control, balance, and smooth exits—film your 50-50s on ledges or rails and share them in the community page!

A backside disaster begins with a solid carve up the transition. Turn your shoulders, lift the front wheels, and pivot 180° into the coping, locking your board in a stalled position. Stay balanced, then lift your nose and re-enter the ramp with control. This video covers timing, rotation, and confidence—film your BS disasters and share them in the community page!

A frontside lipslide starts with a confident ollie and a slight turn past the rail or ledge. Bring the board over and lock the middle of your deck onto the obstacle with your chest facing forward. Stay centered, control the slide, and guide your exit cleanly. This video covers approach, balance, and style—film your FS lipslides and post them in the community page!

A smith grind blends style and control. Approach with speed, pop an ollie, and lock your back truck onto the ledge or rail while your front truck dips inside the obstacle. Keep your weight over the back foot, guide the slide, and lift the front truck to exit clean. This video covers timing and balance—film your smith grinds and share them in the community page!

A feeble grind starts with a strong ollie and confident angle. Lock your back truck onto the rail or ledge while your front truck hangs over the outside. Keep your weight low and centered over the back foot, guide the slide, and lift into a clean exit. This video breaks down approach and control—film your feebles and post them in the community page!

A blunt fakie on transition takes timing and commitment. Ride up the ramp, lift your front wheels, and lock your tail on the coping in a solid stall. Stay balanced, then shift your weight back, press into the tail, and roll back in fakie with control. This video covers approach, stall, and smooth re-entry—film your blunt fakies and share them in the community page!

A backside air uses speed, timing, and a solid grab to lift out of transition. Pump up the wall, turn your shoulders backside, and extend as you leave the coping. Grab the board, stay centered, spot your landing, and bring it back in smoothly. This video covers approach, rotation, and control—film your backside airs and post them in the community page!

A backside flip mixes an ollie, a backside 180, and a clean kickflip. Lead with your shoulders, pop strong, and flick while the board begins to rotate. Stay centered, watch for the catch, and land riding switch. This video breaks down timing, rotation, and control—film your backside flips and share them in the community page!

A frontside 360 uses full-body rotation and precise board control. Start with speed, pop a strong ollie, and let your shoulders lead the spin. Keep your knees tucked, stay centered, and guide the board around beneath you. Spot the landing and roll away clean. This video covers timing and rotation—film your FS 360s and post them in the community page!

A front blunt on a rail takes precision and commitment. Approach with confidence, pop a strong ollie, and turn your board over the rail, locking the tail while your front truck hangs above. Stay centered, keep your shoulders aligned, and control the slide until you pop or pivot out. This video covers approach, balance, and clean exits—film your front blunts and share them in the community page!

A tre flip combines a strong scoop with a controlled kickflip. Pop the tail and scoop hard with your back foot to start the 360° spin while your front foot flicks the board. Stay centered, watch for the catch, and bring it down clean. This video breaks down timing, scoop, and balance—film your tre flips and post them in the community page!