How to
Frontside Pop Shove-It
The short answer
A frontside pop shove-it is a pop shove-it that spins the opposite direction, out in front of you instead of behind. Set the ball of your back foot on the heel side of the tail, with your front foot near the front bolts, fairly straight. Pop and push the tail forward, letting your front foot guide the spin before it catches the board over the bolts.
Ball of the back foot on the heel side of the tail. Front foot near the front bolts, fairly straight. Pop and push the tail forward, out in front of you.
Step by step
Land your
first Frontside Pop Shove-It.
Each step is a part of the trick Skate AI scores when you film a try.
- 01
Set up
Ball of your back foot on the heel side of the tail. Front foot near the front bolts, fairly straight.
- 02
Pop
Pop down while pushing the tail forward, out in front of you, instead of scooping it back.
- 03
Guide
Let your front foot guide the spin as the board turns underneath you.
- 04
Catch
Watch for the grip tape to come back around and catch it with both feet.
- 05
Land
Land with both feet over the bolts and roll away.
Troubleshooting
Why you're not
landing it.
The board won't turn, just pops straight up
- Why
- You're popping straight down instead of pushing the tail forward.
- Fix
- Push the tail out in front of you as you pop, not just down.
It spins backside instead of frontside
- Why
- Your back foot is set for a regular pop shove-it, on the wrong side of the tail.
- Fix
- Check your back foot is on the heel side of the tail before you pop, not centered.
You catch it but it's off balance
- Why
- Your front foot isn't guiding the spin, just riding along.
- Fix
- Actively steer with your front foot through the spin instead of leaving it passive.
It over-rotates past 180
- Why
- You're pushing the tail too hard or catching late.
- Fix
- Push with less force and catch it the instant the grip tape lines up.
Drill10 frontside pop shove-its on flat ground, focused on pushing the tail forward rather than down.
Still not
landing it?
Film your frontside pop shove-it. Skate AI shows you which part went wrong and the one fix for your next try.
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FAQ
Frontside Pop Shove-It
FAQ
Is a frontside pop shove-it harder than a regular pop shove-it?
Most skaters find it a bit harder, since pushing the tail forward feels less natural than scooping it back.
Should I learn a regular pop shove-it first?
It helps you understand the pop and catch timing, but the two spin in opposite directions and use a different back foot position, so it's a separate skill to drill.
Why does my board flip instead of spinning flat?
Your back foot is catching an edge instead of pushing straight forward. Keep the push level and centered on the heel side of the tail.
How long does it take to learn?
Usually a bit longer than a regular pop shove-it, often several weeks, since the pushing motion takes time to feel natural.