How to Do a 180 Jump on In-Line Skates

Learn to skate backward on your in-line skates. Once you've mastered that, you already know the fundamental skills of the 180 jump. Now take it to the next level.

Things You'll Need

  • In-line Skate Axles
  • In-line Skate Spacers
  • In-line Skate Wheels
  • In-line Skates
  • In-line Skating Gear
  • In-line Skating Helmets
  • In-line Skating Protective Gear Sets
  • Wrist Guards
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Instructions

    • 1

      Skate forward at a reasonable speed.

    • 2

      Bend your knees and crouch down, winding your torso opposite of the direction that you're going to spin in.

    • 3

      Jump up and unwind, spinning 180 degrees in the air.

    • 4

      Land rolling backward, bending your knees and staggering your skates slightly to aid your balance. Keep your weight directly over your skates.

    • 5

      Continue rolling backwards, but be sure to look back over your shoulder to see where you're going.

    • 6

      Repeat steps two and three to return to skating forward.