---
title: Rock and roll
switch: true
image: rock-and-roll.mp4
skill: rock the board on the coping before kickturning back in to the ramp
prerequisite:
- kickturn-on-transition
- rock-to-fakie
---
## What this trick is
A rock and roll is a combination of a rock to fakie and a kickturn.
## Before you try it
Practice them on a bank and learn to get a full 180 kickturn before trying on transition.
## How to do it
1. Roll up the ramp and lift your front wheels over the coping.
2. Press down on the front of the board to initiate the rock. As you make contact with the coping, use it as a platform to push yourself away into the kickturn.
3. Look down towards your tail and rotate your front shoulder to kickturn the board a full 180 back in to the ramp!
## Common mistakes
- Turning early - Don't try to get ahead and turn before the rock. Rock straight, turn after.
**Helpful hint!**
Use the rhythm of the rock and allow gravity to dictate when you come back in, rather than forcing the turn too soon.
## Learn more here!
https://youtu.be/WlE0-358n0g
Rock and roll
- Skill:
-
rock the board on the coping before kickturning back in to the ramp
- Switch:
-
Can be ridden switch
- Prerequisites:
-
Kickturn on transition Rock to fakie
What this trick is
A rock and roll is a combination of a rock to fakie and a kickturn.
Before you try it
Practice them on a bank and learn to get a full 180 kickturn before trying on transition.
How to do it
- Roll up the ramp and lift your front wheels over the coping.
- Press down on the front of the board to initiate the rock. As you make contact with the coping, use it as a platform to push yourself away into the kickturn.
- Look down towards your tail and rotate your front shoulder to kickturn the board a full 180 back in to the ramp!
Common mistakes
- Turning early - Don't try to get ahead and turn before the rock. Rock straight, turn after.
Helpful hint!
Use the rhythm of the rock and allow gravity to dictate when you come back in, rather than forcing the turn too soon.
Learn more here!
Source: GRANTIHERO · Rock and Roll Skate Trick Tutorial for Beginners
