Things You'll Need:
- You will have to know how to do a basic ollie first.
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Step 1
You must have ollies dialed before you try to kickflip, since the ollie is the foundation of the kickflip. Position your front foot on the board right behind the front trucks, and your back foot flat across the tail. Some people put the ball of their foot at the center of the tail, as they claim that it gives them a better "pop", but this is more of a personal preference. Your front foot should be very slightly angled, with your toes slightly pointing diagonally towards the nose--not extremely angled, just slightly angled.
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Step 2
Now here comes the "pop". Pop the tail and jump, just like you would do with any regular ollie. Suck both legs up as usual (front leg slightly first), but just when you're about to hit the peak or level out, kick your front foot out diagonally, not straight ahead, but not off to the side either. Using the word "kick" sounds kind of forceful; the best way I can describe it is that you "flick" your foot out diagonally. This will flip the board automatically when you do this. Don't try to kick straight down; most of the time this will cause your board to flip a little funny. Kick slightly up & out, at a diagonal angle--this will produce the right kind of flip.
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Step 3
Now it's time to stick that landing. The best way I can say to do it is, when you see some grip tape, stomp down. Make sure that you're conscious of your foot placement when you're landing...aim your feet for the front and rear truck bolts. Land with knees bent, leaning slightly forward. Whatever you do, don't land leaning backwards--trust me, I've learned from experience that you will go flying if you do, and the landing won't be pleasant.
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Step 4
Roll away with your head held high.
