Advice for anyone concerned about falling over is to wear pads and a helmet. Coming from someone who snapped my wrist skating 6 months ago I now will not skate without my knee pads and wrist guards at the very least and if I'm trying something new I always wear my helmet. I can't explain how much more confident I feel wearing them. At first I didn't want to wear them because I thought I was going to look stupid but it wasn't until I snapped my wrist stepping onto concrete that I realised how much they can save you. Never again will I skate without my pads purely because of the confidence boost I get from wearing them. Hope this helps someone.

quick timestamp key for myself and others, since i'm gonna be coming back to this video a *lot*. it's by far one of the most helpful backwards skating videos i've seen in a while :) 0:00 - intro & balance exercises 3:30 - foot positioning & pushing off 6:38 - turning 12:52 - (skates are now on) stepping backwards 13:33 - blowing bubbles 15:48 - actually skating backwards 19:25 - questions from the live chat 22:17 - forwards to backwards (& vice versa) transitions 25:30 - crossovers 31:22 - outro & more questions from the chat

@Schollergrott

Ай бұрын

It's really helpful, even for me! Found some new ways to skate backwards. Thumbs up!

this actually made a lot of sense! A lot of other teachers explain the "feet in A shape, now step" and then "bubbles" but then never explain how to actually skate backwards lol

@estrojen8755

4 жыл бұрын

Than you!

@dadahdah

3 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly! I end up with bad / half bubbles backwards and never get further than that. This helped me at least get the logic of it, so thanks Estro Jen! 😊

@chelsealeigh8831

3 жыл бұрын

Legit! Here I am thinking I’m just being dumb because I can’t hack it, and it turns out it’s just the second half has never been explained 😂😂

@blacksheep6365

2 жыл бұрын

The booty-turning tip is transformative.

@oliviah.4741

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

You can truly tell how much love she has for skating and teaching other people how to skate and it’s incredible. Her energy helps me get pumped up and excited to learn.

@yng1976

Жыл бұрын

4😅t

I don't know what I love more about this video - the detailed explanations of backwards skating, or the fact that even Estro Jen gets kicked out of public spaces too when skating.

@moxiskates

2 жыл бұрын

It happens to the best of us! xD

estro jens energy is so fun i luv her 🥺💗

@estrojen8755

4 жыл бұрын

aww thank you! love you back!

@mattpendergraft7045

3 жыл бұрын

@@estrojen8755 Me too! I haven't skated since high school in the 80's, but with social distancing this seems like a great time to get back into it. Seems like it's all girls, though... Your tutorials are really making me think I need to.

@catzmeow7893

3 жыл бұрын

I know bet she was a cheerleader of some sort. She's amazing

How do you overcome the fear of catching one of those little pebbles on the street or tripping over a crack in the cement? Especially backwards! I think it’s the “mental” part of it that hinders me sometimes

@TK-mh2ph

4 жыл бұрын

wrist guards + knee pads, stay low to the ground, and practice stopping on your toe stop when going backwards! if you fall, you fall forwards, so it's actually a lot easier to catch yourself. I feel you though, the mental part is really hard for me too!!

@estrojen8755

4 жыл бұрын

stagger your stance and lift the heels. Get really good at bubbles and then learn to push confidently because speed is your friend when trying to go smooth outdoors. (oh! and scan the ground for pebbles)

@schellstar

4 жыл бұрын

Miss Ana! Do you remember me, Jeanne?! You taught my son Jake preschool in Austin in 2009!!! I am skating now too! Wow, I hope we can reconnect!!! Instagram- shelikesskating

@Tee-xt1cv

4 жыл бұрын

@@schellstar omg that's so cute, the skating community (although growing) is such a small world

@BenjaminIMeszaros

4 жыл бұрын

TK Yeah this! Pads help calm my nerves for sure

Estro Jen makes this look so easy. I actually tried this on ice skates. It worked much better than I expected.

I just learned how to jump on and off curbs! My backwards needs work.

2023... it's May ..Thank you for this video. I really want to learn how to skate backwards. I will follow these steps ☺️

I'm so grateful to find your channel. I skated age 7 - 13 nearly 40 years ago and am excited and nervous to restart. I love your clear brilliant teaching.

Thank you Estro Jen you're an amazing skater and a wonderful teacher and a special thank you to the cameraman Miguel. He follows you around so smoothly I often forget someone's filming this because I'm focusing on what you're saying so much

This explanation was great! I really understood once you explained skating with your butt. It just finally click. Thank you so much! 💕

@silby77

4 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I said!! My bf is sooooooo gooooood at skating backwards it looks like he is gliding. I asked him for tips but I am just not getting it! When she said that, like you said, it made something click in my brain!!

@estrojen8755

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah!!!!

This is probably the most helpful video I've seen on skating backwards. Thank you!!

I know this is an older video, but I thought I would say that the explanations do help a lot. Like I can see how your supposed to move, but figuring out how to make my body do that just by watching someone else do it is not that easy for me. You do a great job of describing what is actually happening. I haven't been on skates since I was a teenager, I have some arriving this week. I can't wait to be comfortable enough just going forward to actually try going backwards. It will be amazing when I manage to be able to do something I always wanted to know how to do but never had anyone to show me when I was younger. I could move backwards but not really in a controlled way unless I had a friend to help direct me around the rink.

this video was so! helpful, im a 54 year old lover of skating havent skated for 30years and my teenage sons bought me moxi beach bunnies for mothers day, just got them this morning and have been skating the the past 2 hours and love them so much your so fun to watch thanks again for sharing your love of skating your energy is infectious hugs Diane Smith of Colorado

Thank you so much Estro. That was the best explanation of backward skating. I’m sure a lot more people will get it now. And thank you for all your hard work in bringing us all the moxi brand and skates. I love my Taffys. 💜

@estrojen8755

4 жыл бұрын

Yayyy!! Thanks Biker knits!

@katrinamace5635

4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful, thank you x

Michelle is the cutest/ kindest / coolest KZreadr I’ve discovered in a loooooong time! She makes my day!

I’ve seen a lot of skating backwards tutorials and this is the best explanation and exaggeration of steps to make me understand (finally) the concept of backwards skating. It helped so now I have to build up the confidence to practice on the rink instead of skating backwards on my kitchen floor like nobody’s business 😂😂😅😅

This is the trick! New to skating and I haven't been able to figure out backwards skating and this made it crystal clear. Also helped me improve my bubble technique (I call them wobbles), Thank you so much for doing these videos

Just got my daughter backwards bubbles, getting ready for Right to left. This helps her visually.

I have watched so many videos about backwards skating, and the leading with the butt was finally the thing that clicked for me! lol So stoked. Thank you!

That was so informative. I really dig the roller blader/skater dynamic. We’re lucky to have one in our crew. It feels like comparing notes. To see how they take on something vs us. Miguel is a beast. When he bombed that hill backwards my heart dropped to my bootyhole. That speed was unreal.

@estrojen8755

4 жыл бұрын

ahhaha I just read this to him and he grinned so big ahhaha

The best energy ever💜💜💜

@estrojen8755

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Naomi!!!

@caseteamcouture8633

3 жыл бұрын

Her vibe reminds me of a cheerleader lol🥰🥰🥰😍

Absolutly love all this tutorials !! Much love !!!!!!!

I could use a video a little more focused on crossovers in general like front facing and backwards

@estrojen8755

4 жыл бұрын

Ok! Will work on that!

@schellstar

4 жыл бұрын

yes!!! =)

I'm on day 2 of relearning to how to skate (got my lollies in the mail yesterday!)!! Thank you so much for these videos, they are so helpful

@estrojen8755

4 жыл бұрын

yayyyyy!!! thats what i love to hear!

@cynzyp5243

4 жыл бұрын

When did you order your Lollys? If you dont mind me asking.

@Positive_Pepper

4 жыл бұрын

@@cynzyp5243 Same here. I ordered mine maybe 4 days ago. I know quarantine has made things hard, and I don't expect them soon but. Can you blame me for being super excited???

@Alyskaaaaa

3 жыл бұрын

@@cynzyp5243 you should call skate shops around America. That’s what I did until I found some

The a push definition reallly helped meeee I’ve been trying to do this for ages and I finally got itttt thank you so much

You opened up a whole new world for me.. i love the lessons you put on youtube..keep it coming💜 it helps me alot! Not only with skating but also with confidence..xx

This makes perfect sense! No one had ever explained it to me like this before and now I totally get it!!! Thank you so much. And I cannot wait for the bag to go on sale it’s awesome

Woah you’re an excellent teacher! So thorough and explicit in all details. 👏🏼 👏🏼 thank you!!!

This video helped me so much! I love what you explain things in different ways for different types of learning. Thank you for all you do! Your enthusiasm is infectious! 💜

I love the breakdown and explanations! This gave me another perspective when skating backwards! Thank you! ☺️

Skating backwards finally clicked with me after watching this video. Thanks for breaking it down!

Such an adorable teacher! Its delightful watching you skate!!!! Thanks so much!

This was such a good video love how you gave multiple options with visual and explanation.

I luv you man...LOL you just make me smile and giggle like a kid....You make skating look so easy and your legs are awsome too

THANK YOU for saying the WORD BOOTY !!! I have been skating and hearing every word hips, twist, i literally did what you said and after never being able to it, it clicked !!

You are such a good teacher 👏🏻, can't wait for my skates to arrive and start practicing all your tricks!!!! 🤩

Thank you! I love the way you explain it all, so helpful. Can't wait to get out and have a go!

You make it look so easy, but your explanations are on point! And so positive and fun! Keep it up and thank you!

Estro you explain skills so well, with words and motion. I can feel the movement as I watch you. I cannot wait to get started I’m binging your vids ✌🏽💚

Got my moxi beach bunny last week, you're the best teacher! I can go backwards now! Thank you so much ❤️ I'm a fan from France

Yayyy!!! A tutorial that actually shows me how to not fall over 😂 the looked backwards was very helpful, at least now i have somewhere to start

Such a good teacher, thank you Jen!

Those Moxi bags are awesome. Can’t wait for next week when the’ll be on the website.

Loved this! Perfect timing. You guys are so cute xo

Omg I've been waiting for this one, thank you!! You're my biggest inspiration with the most amazing energy 🤍🤍

@estrojen8755

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vanessa!!!

This video was Super super helpful! Thanks so much for continuing to teach and having fun at the same time 💫😊

Thank you thank you thank you!! Estro Jen, you are the reason I got into skating! I’m a total beginner but your videos are amazing- I love your explanations and you always give us each concept in multiple different ways so we can understand it from every angle. Plus just watching you is so inspiring! So thank you and I can’t wait to get on my skates!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

I love how you teach!!!

I love this series of skate training by the best!!!!!

Just watching this vid and your breakdown on how to actually skate backwards, im ready to try it out today! woo! here's to learning backwards skating ~

Wow that overhead view really helps me to lean the cross pulls because I was very confused, thanks Jen!

After practicing in my kitchen for about 15 minutes I got it!!! I've been trying to go backwards for like a week now haha, this is the first video that really helped. Thank you ❤❤❤

@noellejohnson2845

Жыл бұрын

I have a date with my kitchen and backwards skating tomorrow 🙃

I really appreciate the detailed explanation like going through each body movement and muscles involved and where we put the stress. Thank you!👍🏾

This is literally such a good video. Thank you for going in such detail about everything this helps SOOOO much

Thank you Jen & Miguel! I’m just getting back to skating after too many years and I had completely forgotten how to skate backwards. This was everything I needed to refresh my memory and get me going backwards! So great! And I really love your energy! Thank you!!!

Estro you have some amazing energy and talent towards teaching us green skaters. Also props to the camera man (I believe it's Miguel) for always keeping your full body in frame and making sure your mic is always on point. :)

Thank you for breaking it down into small parts. It was super helpful!!!

Thanks so much it’s been decades since I really skated and I couldn’t remember how to skate backwards. I have to practice, but your lesson has taught me how to do it again 🤗!! So happy. I borrowed my daughter’s skates. I’m waiting on my new Beach Bunnies to come when you start shipping in August.

I had the privilege of taking a couple classes with you and you ARE awesome! Not to mention a doll 💕 thank you!!

This was singularly the most helpful explanation of this I have ever seen. So many thanks.

Estro Jen is my spirit animal!! 😭💓💪🏽

Great video! Thank you for doing the perspective where it feels like we're looking at our feet. It helped me understand the movement much better! 😎🤙

I just want skater legs/body ❤️new follower. Just started back skating. Hadn’t done it in yearrrssssss

Omg you are such a good teacher!!! Thank you!

This the best detailed explanation of how to roller skate backwards!

I enjoyed your tutorial. I just started skateing again after YEARS of not having done .

This is very help 😍😍👍🏾👍🏾 I love skating watching your tutorial😳

I have watched countless videos on skating backwards, but this is the one where it finally clicked! Thanks for explaining how to shift your weight to get that backwards momentum, none of the other videos I've watched explain that.

I'm a visual learner as well, I love these videos, so excited to implement these amazing guidelines. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for doing these videos!!!!

Love you EstroJen!!! Please keep up the videos with the lessons! You are the BEST!!!!

@estrojen8755

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Johanna!!!

This has helped me so much, Thank you.

Thanks Jen, I’m excited to try💜

Thank you for making this tutorial!!!

Ah, you two are awesome! Miguel, your video captures really help in my ah-ha moments. And Estro, placing the camera overhead was inspired. :) And your shoulder movement instructions help explain why my backward skating is a little ... slow going. Thank you. Thank you. My Fundaes arrived, time for another spin!

That was so helpful I watched other videos and couldn't get it but watched this and got all of them in about the time you explained it you made it so easy!

You're adorable as you explain all of this. Definitely learned a lot and am now experimenting with just minor different movements like this. Thanks a lot for sharing!

Thank you! That detailed breakdown is very helpful for a beginner like me.

Estro you are amazing! Thank you so much! 💕🎉🎶

Thank you! I am learning to skate and watched different people and Really like how you explains & show! I am subscribing and hoping to find more beginners skating info 😀

Also Estro Jen. You are adorable and your energy is awesome. Keep it up girl. You Rock!!!

Thank you so much for this video. Goals!

Grt job! U taught us a lot

you're amazing. thank you!!

Clear instructions and demonstration, well done ....thanks!

Thank you for your lesson!!😍 gretings from Poland !!

Thankyou! I've tried a few backwards skating techniques but the minute you said sway your hips and feel the weight of each move it just clicked..... You ROCK!

wow the knife cutting butter in a snake formation image is awesome for us kinaesthetic learners! Great detailed breakdown for the analytical minded people too, thanks alot.

I look forward to becoming a better backwards skater e this is just helping me A Lot!!! I've struggled with the backward crossovers---I think this is my tutorial milkshake. Drink up some backwards skate e not be all nervous about it THANK U!!!!

the only backwards skating video that made sense to me thank you!!

Its all about the cameraman for me! I meeeeeeeen the skills he must have is crazy! Props!

"like a knife cutting butter in a snake formation" --> I love her so much

This is so so so helpful, thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the video. It was really helpful! 😘

Been taking my son to the rink for years, and can do the basics, not too fast, or fancy, just going in circles. Watching people whom have better skill is both beautiful to watch and admire. I have come to the point where I am ready to start practicing and strengthening my muscles for this. This is a great place to start, Thank you. I am going to browse your videos because you have a gift!! The drill exercises are fantastic. Keep up with those, as repetition and muscle memory are most beneficial to me.

Thank you. That was a great tutorial. You really broke it down so well.

@estrojen8755

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

Omg lol I would totally trip myself with the ones you were doing at the end of the video!!! X-)