What this trick is
A heelflip is an ollie whilst flipping the board beneath your feet in the opposite direction to a kickflip. Heelflips flip over as if they are rolling out infront of you and kickflips flip over as if they will roll behind you.
Before you try it
Be comfortable rolling around and popping ollies. Having shuvits down is useful for getting comfortable landing on the board after it has done something beneath you!
How to do it
- Foot position: Very similar to the ollie but with front foot moved closer to the toe side edge.
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Pop and pre-flick - Pop the tail like an ollie, bend your front ankle inwards and lift the front foot up to allow the board to pop.
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Flick after the pop. Kick your foot outward off of the nose at an angle to flip to board. Intiate the flick with the pinky toe and follow through with the heel.
- Hang time and landing - After the flick, pull your feet back up above the board. The temptation is to step down but once you have a consistent flip of the board try to focus on hanging your feet up in the air as the board rotates.
Common mistakes
- Trying to pop and flick at the same time. Pop, then flick.
- Flipping with just the heel. Use your toes to flick and follow through with the heel.
- Not landing on the board. Make sure you jump as you pop, high enough that the rotation happens beneath you and you are able to land back on the board.
Helpful tip:
Try flippling the board with your hands and jumping on it to get used to landing on the board after it has rotated.
Learn more
Source: Skiddy Skates · How to Heelflip - Beginner Skateboard Tricks Tutorial (Slow Motion)