How to Skate Backward on In-Line Skates

Release the weight from in-line skates with a small jump upward and spin 180 degrees to end up skating backward. Practice skating backward until it feels as comfortable as skating forward.

Things You'll Need

  • Athletic Socks
  • Men's Shorts
  • Women's Shorts
  • In-line Skate Wheels
  • In-line Skates
  • In-line Skating Gear
  • In-line Skating Protective Gear Sets
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Instructions

    • 1

      Roll slowly forward on your skates.

    • 2

      Wind up your torso in the opposite direction you're going to turn when you jump.

    • 3

      Jump up just enough to release the weight from your skates.

    • 4

      Unwind your torso and turn quickly 180 degrees while the weight is off your skates. You'll end up facing the opposite direction but still rolling the same direction.

    • 5

      Look over your shoulder to see where you're skating.

    • 6

      Lightly carve side-to-side once you're comfortable with skating backward.

    • 7

      Put pressure on the outside skate as you carve to generate speed. This is similar to pushing off when you are skating forward, except that you don't lift a skate.

    • 8

      Jump up and spin 180 degrees to face forward again.