How to Land a 180 Shove-It Without Chicken Footing It

The 180 shove-it is a beginner skateboarding trick that involves rotating the board in the air. When attempting to land new skateboarding tricks, novice riders are scared to land with both feet on the board. Landing with only one foot on the board, known as chicken footing, can result in high-speed crashes and painful splits. To avoid landing chicken footed, you must align your feet over the board as it rotates the 180-degree shove-it. Professional skateboarder Garret Hill recommends learning the shove-it on flat ground to get comfortable with the pop and catch.

Instructions

    • 1

      Locate a smoothly paved area that doesn't have a high flow of traffic. Grip the curved nose of the skateboard with your nondominant hand. Take a few steps forward before dropping the skateboard onto the ground.

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      Jump on top of the skateboard with your feet spread about 2 feet apart. Bend your knees to balance as the skateboard rolls forward. Place your back foot on the curvature of the tail.

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      Align your leading foot toward the center most area of the skateboard. Shift your body weight to your back foot while pushing down on the tail. Jump as hear the tail make contact with the riding terrain.

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      Kick your lead foot forward to initiate the 180 shove-it. Slide your back foot in the opposing direction to rotate the skateboard. Lift your shoes as the board turns 180 degrees below you.

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      Extend your lead foot forward to catch the rotating skateboard. Lower your back foot onto the tail. Bend your knees to absorb the landing of the 180 shove-it.