@@TheChefSteph delicious why haven't you found someone where you live? Skate instructors are everywhere in the world lol. You prob have some black guy whose been skating since civil rights era who a master teacher lol.
I started at 67 and ended up playing roller hockey. If the rink hadn’t closed I might still be playing. Have to be content with practising on my own in a local outdoor basketball court. Have skated a couple of informal marathons too so hey get to it. You’re not too old to learn.
OMG...you ladies that have commented after this lady ALL of you just SUPER pumped me up. I'm 48 and decided to start skating. I havent skated since i was 8 years old and all i had to skate on was cracked concrete with old stainless steel wheels. i skated frontwards and thats all!...Thank you for having the courage and being an inspiration to me and others....I LOVE YOU!!
Bruh the family in the back is super lucky they know the owners or are the owners of this building. Also, I had no idea I how i learned to backwards skate. I knew nothing about heels I just looked at others and worked on it. So many mechanics to skating, this will help when I teach others.
Yes practice mechanics instead of chasing tricks and you'll become an amazing skater. The more time you invest the better. If you skate everyday with a great pre workout body routine , balance and core exercises, then skate a few hours a day you'll be better than anyone in your city like me lol
Hi Dirty Deborah! I just want to let you know that you have played a pivotal role in shaping me as a skater. Your teachings are truly invaluable. Thank you and take care 🤗
You are awesome. I am 45 yrs old but I haven't skated since I was about 18. I started at age 4. I competed. But when I put a new pair on it felt all wrong. You have helped bring it all back and make it so much better in a fun real way! You rock DDH❤
Debs , my brother and I used to skate a lot when we was teenagers then he got hit by a car and spent a long time in hospital and a year trying to walk again... I’m now 41 and during lockdown kept seeing ppl skating online and remembered I used to love skating and questioned myself to why I stopped. I think the trauma of seeing my brother get hit by a car stopped me from skating again! I brought some skates in March 2021 but I keep putting off going outside as I think I’m scared and have no confidence, i found your videos and you have helped rebuilt my confidence and it feels great to learn again and the feeling of unlocking different moves. Thank you for your videos and your positive energy I wouldn’t know where to begin without these videos thanks Debs x ❤️🌈
This is exactly where I am! Stuck with the backwards scissors and the little side-to-side cha cha but focusing on the heels makes so much sense, psyched to try this out! Thank you!
Magic missing link for my brain!! Thanks so much Dirty Deborah! Only been skating for a week (after 25+ years off!) and your videos have made the whole process fun and effective. Lots of lovely people with great ideas online but you are the teaching genius! WIth appreciation, K from Australia :)
I watched this video months ago before I got my skates and it looked and sounded like trying to understand French in cursive 😂😂 MADE NO DAMN SENSE and now that I’ve been on them for a few months and having learned this it makes so much more sense
I still struggle with learning to transition but I picked up skating backwards so easy from your other video, it gets more natural each time. I’m determined to put it all together. 🙏🏾
Thanks so much! I’ve been working on backward skating and having trouble figuring out why I’m not progressing. I’m going to pay attention to my heels! ❤
Wow, this is great, can't wait to try it. I don't backward skate much because I can't transition...scared to for some reason, feel like I am going to lose my balance, right now I come to a complete stop and turn around, which im weirdly ok with but so want to go back and forth. I'll get there one day. These are the best teaching videos on the internet, Deborah is a natural born teacher,
Hello, I'm Assunta i live in Italy, I'm 64 years old and i started skating again a few months ago. I follow your lessons on you tube which are very instructive for me. I admire you very much for the clear and exhaustive way of illustrating the various exercises and figure. My Dream Is to come and visita you at your school probably next year. With ❤❤ Assunta.
@ 3:50 Ha ha! Always appreciate the well-delivered goof-ball humor you toss in with your lessons. I'm back at it after breaking my leg last year and learning backwards now. You are a great teacher!
Omg.....I think she cracked the back skate code for me! It all makes total sense and she even makes it look good to skate to music! Gonna be hitting up a rink soon, I can’t wait to show my new skills
This was just was I needed! I was having trouble visualizing how my feet should move while skating backwards. I took your advice from your wheel video and got rink wheels... I was able to maneuver scissors and small shifts much better right away... the big challenge has been understanding heel movement in skating backward. Thank you, Deborah, you read my mind! 💯
@@Dirtydeborahharry I was still struggling so I watched this video again very closely. I noticed how your skates responded smoothly when you moved your heels. Then I realized I wasn't getting a good inside edge on my heels because need to loosen my trucks a smidge more for ease of movement. 💡🤯 This is exactly why I appreciate your UA-cam videos... I can slow down, pause and "rewind" if I need too. Thank you again, Deborah ✌😎
I like your c stop. That's my next practice lesson. Started skating again after 20 yr + hiatus. My legs need a break in between. The hard part is the hip movement. I skate with my feet and it's so scary to trust the other foot for cross overs
Don't worry young lady I'll be tuning in here in Australia. After 25 years I'm lacing up again still have my old Bauer99 hockey skates & you're definitely helping in some of the things I've lost in those years but I'm determined to get it back i love skating. You're really helping in my confidence again with hints that I've forgotten about i still have side & reverse gears its just getting to relax again. Anyway thanks for your tips. Kind regards Ian
Wow I'm almost 58 years old. So least I should have 30 years of skating left.right on.... I bought my xk4 plate speed skates in the 70 s. I love your videos. Have fun
The UK is a difficult place to skate but I'm doing it anyway! I was on skates earlier and couldn't figure out why my backwards skating wasn't working now I see my mistake from watching the true skate goddess, thanks Deb 💚
this is the exact video I needed! I feel like so many backward skating videos just go over the basic backward motion without explaining any lateral movement! I've been working on this skill but hit a progress wall because I didn't quite understand how to add any other movement than straight back. 4:45 blew my mind! so excited to try this at the rink!!!
Got to skate 2 times this week. getting my crossovers in both directions a littler better. Was just doing them in the corners one direction. Still working on my backwards skating, gonna try this video material next skate. Can't find skates anywhere in my size. 12-16 weeks out! house skates stink! I'm ready for my own skates. I want some Reidell 120 boots and some good plates and wheels.
Well since you’ve taken the time to include such a passionate outro... I’ve been watching you for 2 wks and practicing 3x’s a week in prep for a skate party in 4wks. Haven’t been on skates since teens 35yrs ago. Your vids mean the world & are making all the difference with my rapid progress. 😍😍😍 thank u thank u thank u! 3/2021 from Cleveland, Ohio
you inspired me to start skating and i’m already sooo much better than what i was when i started in january! i can backwards skate pretty good but now i’m going to be great at it after watching this video thank you!
😭😭😭 I was supposed to be on my vacation. It was to your rink. I had airplane tickets and everything. Covid-19 sucks. I'm from Utah with no good rinks. 😔🥺😭 Thank you for your videos.
I've wanted to do this too! I'm from Florida and the only rink in my area only caters to children. The owner actually told me adults aren't interested.
@@jimbobaggans1564 I just don't get it. They tried a few adult sessions and decided there weren't enough people so that was it. Obviously they don't have a passion for skating, it's just about packing in as many kids as possible. I gotta tell ya, I went once, it was pretty awful, they were throwing up, crashing into each other, wiping out every 5 feet and the noise level was worse than any concert I have ever been to. Yikes!
@@plantifulvegan4198 Love that your vegan 😁👍 At my rink they allow stupid scooters! Sooo many accidents! No walls on the sides, so it's a free for all entrance and exit. Add scooters to the mix of that. Nightmare!
I'm waiting to get my skates in the mail and have been watching your videos non stop until they arrive! Thank you for being such a good resource for those of us wanting to learn! :)
Thank you for all your videos! I just started learning how to skating this week and I feel like I'm so much better than I have ever been because of you and indy jamma jones
Can't wait to practice! I knew I didn't have the proper motion down, and just needed the perfect clarifying moment ... thank you for providing such, Dirty! I am so grateful to you and your family (and friends) for passing on the quad knowledge.
Wow I would love to see your uncle skate in one of your videos.Improving this week thanks for all you share.The way you explain and teach is easy to understand.I eventually want to try to rhythm skate and would love to see YOU teach the shuffle skate technique...
You're absolutely right on the stumbling-upon part (at least in my experience). I didn't really realize what I was doing until now. Thanks a lot for the technical knowledge & great explanation, as always. I forgot your nephew's name, but thanks, man, for capturing the scene & the whole video editing part that you've done in the background for all of these great videos! I deeply appreciate your two works on all of these skating tutorials! Btw, nice hair tie as well, DDH :D Can we have a video of the differences between Jam, Dance, & Rhythm Skating, DDH?
Thank you so much for watching these videos and for your support. My nephew, Xavier, filmed all my early videos. Now he is busy being an amazing skater and overall beautiful human being. Now my skater friend Adria films and edits and bonus ... her son writes and produces the music :) I will do a video highlighting different genres of skating.
Wow! I just discovered you today and I am so happy! Your vibe is awesome and you are a great instructor. I cannot wait to get back in the rink! I have wanted to be a jam skater for decades and I am really going to focus on it now. Keep the videos coming!
Could you maybe talk about looking over your shoulder while skating backwards? When I’m not looking, it feels really smooth, but when I look over my shoulder to try and see where I’m going, I feel like my balance go off and I’m not sure how to properly adjust myself.
I love skating backwards and never thought about how much I’m using my heels until seeing you talk about it. Love your videos and I want to visit your rink one day!
Dirty.... I LOVED THIS VIDEO ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ OMG... You makes my skating task looks so easy. I wish I lived near you so you could be my skating instructor.. and I could get the right skates snd keep my skates in good shape... Love you 😘
guess what Debbie", my rollers got here but small size imagine !!! the way I was looking forward to start everything I have learnt watching your videos....now with all the lockdown wonder when I will ever get the replacements..mmmmmhh poor start indeed...all the same I lu your videos thank GOD for instilling your passion inskating
Another great video, as usual. Your camera guy is very, very, good at helping make these videos! He stays at just the right distance so people can watch your skates and your skating. Not too close and not to far away. My hats off to the dude, great job!
I’ve just found this channel and you are phenomenal! I’m getting back to skating and doing research to brush up on everything as I practice. Love your videos!
I have a whole playlist "Backward Skating" that you should definitely check out. It has all sorts of videos there to help you from the basics to advanced.
I’m really glad you made this! I tried backwards skating for the first time the other day & my brain just couldn’t get it to work out. Hopefully this helps!
5:54 this!!! How do you do this?! I'm using all my core to pull myself back up but my skates just won't come back together....and once I do have them together I have to lift them up to push them out again so they don't run into each other. Yes...Ive loosened my trucks.. they're almost too loose...Ive played around with different tightness of my trucks but nothing makes it easier. Is it just me needed to build those muscles that will allow me to do it??
Hey sweetie. Me again. I think my wheels contributed to my fall this past Saturday. They don't move when I spin them! 1 did, left rear. Question: loosen or replace wheels? Money tight, fixed income 3 all. My skates 32 years old, still in good shape, just no maintenance. Thank you so much good
Dirty I was really thrilled to see this video! As much as I love your other vid on basic backwards, it was NOT coming to me, I just could not get myself rolling. I tried Yorely Muffin X's backwards bubbles video, which helped but I would always stall out after 3 bubbles. (I've got a whole checklist in my mind of things that I am doing wrong and need to correct but you can be sure I was getting frustrated.) The good news is that I tried a different step, from an older YT video by Rollerdanceman. It's like a 2-step back to the right, a 2-step back to the left, etc, it is ALL in the heels, and for some reason it immediately clicked for me and I was rolling! And now after watching your video I'm saying, YEAH I FEEL IT IN MY HEELS! WOO HOO! Here's me celebrating small victories. LOL ♥ Thanks for all you do for us ♥
Ooh this was cool, thanks! I think this'll help me heaps! I also just changed back to gummy wheels for easier cardio long skates, but it's definitely not helping my manouvering skills! I might have to change again, thanks for the tip, I'm gonna watch that wheel video now 😊.
this helps alot. last time i was playing around with backward skating (before everything shut down) i really noticed i spent most of my weight on my toes. it never dawned on me that you kinda steer with your heals. you have any advice for going backward on one foot? ive been trying, in hopes of perfecting my backward balance, but i keep steering off to one side or the other. i probably just need to keep at it.
For what it's worth, I saw a video where the guy keeps one shoe on and practices steering backwards on his skate foot. It is pretty impressive, and he is on an inline skate. Definitely something I will work on when my backwards begins to advance!
@@shawnhollern now that you mention it, I believe it WAS Shawn Unwin! I agree, Shop Task puts out some great videos. I need to find that one again for future reference. I wish you the best with your backwards practice! ☺
Hey Skaters! Be sure to watch my "Backward Skating" playlist for all the videos to boost your backward skating skills!
I'm a competent beginner backwards skater, but I need some help levelling up to intermediate. Thanks for the playlist - it's good homework for me
hi, i have some good news! i'm saving money to buy new skates on pigeon's roller skate shop,and if i can earn 20 more dollars i get to buy them!
El gobierno ï@@DrEnglander1999 en un
Thank you for the skating videos!
I really need to work on this! Watching people do fast backwards around the rink is my favorite thing😊
Backwards comes easier to me than forward. I just started skating again after about 15 years and that's still the case.
purplepam4121969 really?!?! If you lived here, I’d pay you to teach me.
Me too
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
The more you work on core fundamentals and mechanics instead of chasing tricks, the easier it becomes to skate all ways.
@@TheChefSteph delicious why haven't you found someone where you live? Skate instructors are everywhere in the world lol. You prob have some black guy whose been skating since civil rights era who a master teacher lol.
Been watching your videos. Never learned to skate. But, decided 67 isn't too old to learn!
Go for it!
It isn't too old at all!
I started last year at 66, so we rock!
I started at 67 and ended up playing roller hockey. If the rink hadn’t closed I might still be playing. Have to be content with practising on my own in a local outdoor basketball court. Have skated a couple of informal marathons too so hey get to it. You’re not too old to learn.
OMG...you ladies that have commented after this lady ALL of you just SUPER pumped me up. I'm 48 and decided to start skating. I havent skated since i was 8 years old and all i had to skate on was cracked concrete with old stainless steel wheels. i skated frontwards and thats all!...Thank you for having the courage and being an inspiration to me and others....I LOVE YOU!!
That SLOW MO shot was EVERYTHING more of that please
There’s no shortage of how-to skating videos out there but yours are hands-down the best. Very informative and practical. Keep it up!
Glad you like them!
Bruh the family in the back is super lucky they know the owners or are the owners of this building. Also, I had no idea I how i learned to backwards skate. I knew nothing about heels I just looked at others and worked on it. So many mechanics to skating, this will help when I teach others.
Skaters in the background are some of my students. I love that you are planning on teaching others! That is the only way we keep our sport thriving.
Yes practice mechanics instead of chasing tricks and you'll become an amazing skater. The more time you invest the better. If you skate everyday with a great pre workout body routine , balance and core exercises, then skate a few hours a day you'll be better than anyone in your city like me lol
Hi Dirty Deborah! I just want to let you know that you have played a pivotal role in shaping me as a skater. Your teachings are truly invaluable. Thank you and take care 🤗
Oh that is so exciting to be part of your journey!
Please keep making these!! I can't stress enough how much easier it is learning to skate when you break it down like this! Thank you!!
More to come!
You are awesome. I am 45 yrs old but I haven't skated since I was about 18. I started at age 4. I competed. But when I put a new pair on it felt all wrong. You have helped bring it all back and make it so much better in a fun real way! You rock DDH❤
Debs , my brother and I used to skate a lot when we was teenagers then he got hit by a car and spent a long time in hospital and a year trying to walk again... I’m now 41 and during lockdown kept seeing ppl skating online and remembered I used to love skating and questioned myself to why I stopped. I think the trauma of seeing my brother get hit by a car stopped me from skating again! I brought some skates in March 2021 but I keep putting off going outside as I think I’m scared and have no confidence, i found your videos and you have helped rebuilt my confidence and it feels great to learn again and the feeling of unlocking different moves. Thank you for your videos and your positive energy I wouldn’t know where to begin without these videos thanks Debs x ❤️🌈
I got my roller skates and its like the 3rd day and I learnt how to do a spin today!! IF I CAN DO IT YOU CAN DO IT TOO, YOU JUST NEED PRACTICE :>
This is exactly where I am! Stuck with the backwards scissors and the little side-to-side cha cha but focusing on the heels makes so much sense, psyched to try this out! Thank you!
I love you so much!!! I have learned to skate backwards because of you and I have never been able to do it!!!
😀😀😀
Magic missing link for my brain!! Thanks so much Dirty Deborah! Only been skating for a week (after 25+ years off!) and your videos have made the whole process fun and effective. Lots of lovely people with great ideas online but you are the teaching genius! WIth appreciation, K from Australia :)
My quarantine goal was to learn to roller skate and you’ve helped me a lot! Thank you!
Happy to help!
I knew a video was coming out today. I felt it in the air. Thanks!
I watched this video months ago before I got my skates and it looked and sounded like trying to understand French in cursive 😂😂 MADE NO DAMN SENSE and now that I’ve been on them for a few months and having learned this it makes so much more sense
I still struggle with learning to transition but I picked up skating backwards so easy from your other video, it gets more natural each time. I’m determined to put it all together. 🙏🏾
Great to hear!
@@Dirtydeborahharry do you have any tips for opening hips to transition? I’m not sure why I struggle so much to turn around lol
Thanks so much! I’ve been working on backward skating and having trouble figuring out why I’m not progressing. I’m going to pay attention to my heels! ❤
Wow, this is great, can't wait to try it. I don't backward skate much because I can't transition...scared to for some reason, feel like I am going to lose my balance, right now I come to a complete stop and turn around, which im weirdly ok with but so want to go back and forth. I'll get there one day.
These are the best teaching videos on the internet, Deborah is a natural born teacher,
Your right, she is.
😀💛💚
Hello, I'm Assunta i live in Italy, I'm 64 years old and i started skating again a few months ago. I follow your lessons on you tube which are very instructive for me. I admire you very much for the clear and exhaustive way of illustrating the various exercises and figure. My Dream Is to come and visita you at your school probably next year. With ❤❤ Assunta.
@ 3:50 Ha ha! Always appreciate the well-delivered goof-ball humor you toss in with your lessons. I'm back at it after breaking my leg last year and learning backwards now. You are a great teacher!
Congrats and good luck on your comeback!
Thanks for giving this new slant on backwards skating - this explanation really makes sense to me!
Omg.....I think she cracked the back skate code for me! It all makes total sense and she even makes it look good to skate to music! Gonna be hitting up a rink soon, I can’t wait to show my new skills
This was just was I needed! I was having trouble visualizing how my feet should move while skating backwards. I took your advice from your wheel video and got rink wheels... I was able to maneuver scissors and small shifts much better right away... the big challenge has been understanding heel movement in skating backward. Thank you, Deborah, you read my mind! 💯
Happy to be of service :)
@@Dirtydeborahharry I was still struggling so I watched this video again very closely. I noticed how your skates responded smoothly when you moved your heels. Then I realized I wasn't getting a good inside edge on my heels because need to loosen my trucks a smidge more for ease of movement. 💡🤯 This is exactly why I appreciate your UA-cam videos... I can slow down, pause and "rewind" if I need too. Thank you again, Deborah ✌😎
I like your c stop. That's my next practice lesson. Started skating again after 20 yr + hiatus. My legs need a break in between. The hard part is the hip movement. I skate with my feet and it's so scary to trust the other foot for cross overs
Welcome back to the wonderful world of skating! Take your time and take breaks!
Don't worry young lady I'll be tuning in here in Australia. After 25 years I'm lacing up again still have my old Bauer99 hockey skates & you're definitely helping in some of the things I've lost in those years but I'm determined to get it back i love skating. You're really helping in my confidence again with hints that I've forgotten about i still have side & reverse gears its just getting to relax again. Anyway thanks for your tips. Kind regards Ian
Wow I'm almost 58 years old. So least I should have 30 years of skating left.right on.... I bought my xk4 plate speed skates in the 70 s. I love your videos. Have fun
That is awesome!
This gives me hope for fanci-fying by backwards skating-thank you!
I never even realized this as I learned as a young child, this is such great info you hand out !!
Love how you explain everything and seeing your video's as well, keep up the great work girl and GOD BLESS.....
I was wondering how to bring my legs closer… here we go !!! This is amazing ! Thanks Dirty
The UK is a difficult place to skate but I'm doing it anyway! I was on skates earlier and couldn't figure out why my backwards skating wasn't working now I see my mistake from watching the true skate goddess, thanks Deb 💚
You can do it! Have fun!!!!
@@Dirtydeborahharry I did it today!
this is the exact video I needed! I feel like so many backward skating videos just go over the basic backward motion without explaining any lateral movement! I've been working on this skill but hit a progress wall because I didn't quite understand how to add any other movement than straight back. 4:45 blew my mind! so excited to try this at the rink!!!
Oh I am so happy to read this comment!
Got to skate 2 times this week. getting my crossovers in both directions a littler better. Was just doing them in the corners one direction. Still working on my backwards skating, gonna try this video material next skate. Can't find skates anywhere in my size. 12-16 weeks out! house skates stink! I'm ready for my own skates. I want some Reidell 120 boots and some good plates and wheels.
I will be in LA next week and i hope to visit! I hate renting skates but visiting this rink and hopefully meeting you will be worth it
Well since you’ve taken the time to include such a passionate outro... I’ve been watching you for 2 wks and practicing 3x’s a week in prep for a skate party in 4wks. Haven’t been on skates since teens 35yrs ago. Your vids mean the world & are making all the difference with my rapid progress. 😍😍😍 thank u thank u thank u! 3/2021 from Cleveland, Ohio
you inspired me to start skating and i’m already sooo much better than what i was when i started in january! i can backwards skate pretty good but now i’m going to be great at it after watching this video thank you!
Excellent!!!!
Your the best teacher in the world, literal cheat code, bouta try this tonight at adult night
😭😭😭 I was supposed to be on my vacation. It was to your rink. I had airplane tickets and everything.
Covid-19 sucks. I'm from Utah with no good rinks. 😔🥺😭
Thank you for your videos.
Awwww damn! Make sure you let me know when you are coming out.
I've wanted to do this too! I'm from Florida and the only rink in my area only caters to children. The owner actually told me adults aren't interested.
@@plantifulvegan4198
That drives me crazy!! What's wrong with these adults? We can't let these kids have all the fun! Right?
@@jimbobaggans1564 I just don't get it. They tried a few adult sessions and decided there weren't enough people so that was it. Obviously they don't have a passion for skating, it's just about packing in as many kids as possible. I gotta tell ya, I went once, it was pretty awful, they were throwing up, crashing into each other, wiping out every 5 feet and the noise level was worse than any concert I have ever been to. Yikes!
@@plantifulvegan4198
Love that your vegan 😁👍
At my rink they allow stupid scooters! Sooo many accidents! No walls on the sides, so it's a free for all entrance and exit. Add scooters to the mix of that. Nightmare!
This helped me so much!
I was not getting the hang of backwards skating at all until I watched this.
Thank you, Dirty! I hope you're staying safe! Can't wait to get back out and skate after this whole mess!
You're the best teacher
4:07 shook my to my core!! No one told me this... I'm so exited to practice this tomorrow morning x
The more I watch the more inspired I am !!
I'm waiting to get my skates in the mail and have been watching your videos non stop until they arrive! Thank you for being such a good resource for those of us wanting to learn! :)
Awesome! Thank you!
Dirty- I love it! Just starting backward skating, and I’m an analytical learner, so thanks for the intricate tips!
Thanks for this awesome video I’ve been wanting to get better at my backwards skating but I wasn’t sure how!
Thank you for all your videos! I just started learning how to skating this week and I feel like I'm so much better than I have ever been because of you and indy jamma jones
Can't wait to practice! I knew I didn't have the proper motion down, and just needed the perfect clarifying moment ... thank you for providing such, Dirty! I am so grateful to you and your family (and friends) for passing on the quad knowledge.
Awwww thank YOU! I appreciate this comment greatly.
Awesome video thanks
The best roller skate teacher💝❤️
Ok Deb, I think it's time you start offering tshirts. Think of little advertisements on all 50,000 of us...
Will do :)
Wow I would love to see your uncle skate in one of your videos.Improving this week thanks for all you share.The way you explain and teach is easy to understand.I eventually want to try to rhythm skate and would love to see YOU teach the shuffle skate technique...
I love watching your videos and practicing on my skates! Thank you
You're so welcome!
You're absolutely right on the stumbling-upon part (at least in my experience). I didn't really realize what I was doing until now. Thanks a lot for the technical knowledge & great explanation, as always. I forgot your nephew's name, but thanks, man, for capturing the scene & the whole video editing part that you've done in the background for all of these great videos! I deeply appreciate your two works on all of these skating tutorials! Btw, nice hair tie as well, DDH :D Can we have a video of the differences between Jam, Dance, & Rhythm Skating, DDH?
Thank you so much for watching these videos and for your support. My nephew, Xavier, filmed all my early videos. Now he is busy being an amazing skater and overall beautiful human being. Now my skater friend Adria films and edits and bonus ... her son writes and produces the music :) I will do a video highlighting different genres of skating.
YOUR videos inspired m to buy my first skates. I love them so much! Thank you. I cant wait to learn with your videos!
Happy to hear that!
This is mind boggling and I can’t wait to practice all these new tricks!
Wow! I just discovered you today and I am so happy! Your vibe is awesome and you are a great instructor. I cannot wait to get back in the rink! I have wanted to be a jam skater for decades and I am really going to focus on it now. Keep the videos coming!
Uncle Bob is a boss. It's amazing that he's still skating!
He skates every single day. 😀
Could you maybe talk about looking over your shoulder while skating backwards? When I’m not looking, it feels really smooth, but when I look over my shoulder to try and see where I’m going, I feel like my balance go off and I’m not sure how to properly adjust myself.
Oh I like this video a lot!! I'll definitely be referring to this one as I practice backwards skating! Thank you Dirty Deb 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
I am so glad I found your videos. Best skate teacher ever. ❤
Wow, thank you!
I love skating backwards and never thought about how much I’m using my heels until seeing you talk about it. Love your videos and I want to visit your rink one day!
Glad you like them!
You are awesome! I was practicing this today and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong! Now, I get it!
Your videos are super helpful, Deborah! And I love seeing the editing improvements you guys make over time.
Best roller skate teacher ever 😎
Dirty....
I LOVED THIS VIDEO ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
OMG...
You makes my skating task looks so easy.
I wish I lived near you so you could be my skating instructor.. and I could get the right skates snd keep my skates in good shape...
Love you 😘
Watched this this video one time and I'm already goin backwards...great teacher😊
Wonderful!
Looove your videos!!! I was just taught to get on wheels and roll but there so much more !! I’ll improve for sure watching your videos
guess what Debbie", my rollers got here but small size imagine !!! the way I was looking forward to start everything I have learnt watching your videos....now with all the lockdown wonder when I will ever get the replacements..mmmmmhh poor start indeed...all the same I lu your videos thank GOD for instilling your passion inskating
Oh no! I hate when that happens. Hope your replacement pair shows up soon. Don't lose hope.
Another great video, as usual. Your camera guy is very, very, good at helping make these videos! He stays at just the right distance so people can watch your skates and your skating. Not too close and not to far away. My hats off to the dude, great job!
My skate friend Adria is making these videos now and she is amazing.
That´s exactly what i needed for today´s skating. Thank you Deborah!
You are most welcome!
Can't wait to try this after work Monday
U made it looks so easy and smooth
I love love love your videos! I just bought my first pair of skates and I’m learning sooo much from all your vids. Keep up the great videos 💖💖
I’ve just found this channel and you are phenomenal! I’m getting back to skating and doing research to brush up on everything as I practice. Love your videos!
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this and all of your videos! I've learned so much! I almost look cool scooting around the neighborhood now.
That is awesome!
this tutorial is real useful for me.. its explained in fine details. thkz D
Iris Singapore
Another great video, thank you sweet DDH👍💖😘
This is absolutely everything, thank you!! Backwards skating has now clicked for me, time to practice!!! 🙏🏻🙌🏻😁
this was helpful...I am a beginner skater and this is helping me improve faster. thanks
Happy to help!
Thank you so much. I have to try this.
U make it look so easy! I love watching ur videos & I like to see u 🛼
Thanks so much 😊
love this!! just learned to skate backwards and cant wait to try the heel trick!!
I have a whole playlist "Backward Skating" that you should definitely check out. It has all sorts of videos there to help you from the basics to advanced.
@@Dirtydeborahharry youre the best thank you!!
I love what your doing! keep doing what your doing!!! I just started and with your tutorials your making this process so much more fun!
I’m really glad you made this! I tried backwards skating for the first time the other day & my brain just couldn’t get it to work out. Hopefully this helps!
It just takes time. Don't expect too much too soon. Everytime you strap on your skates, you will get better at it.
I would totally watch 100 videos on backwards skating.. Thanks DDH! ❤️
I will make them 😀
5:54 this!!! How do you do this?! I'm using all my core to pull myself back up but my skates just won't come back together....and once I do have them together I have to lift them up to push them out again so they don't run into each other.
Yes...Ive loosened my trucks.. they're almost too loose...Ive played around with different tightness of my trucks but nothing makes it easier. Is it just me needed to build those muscles that will allow me to do it??
Pull your pelvis forward as you are bringing your weight up.
Hey sweetie. Me again. I think my wheels contributed to my fall this past Saturday. They don't move when I spin them! 1 did, left rear. Question: loosen or replace wheels? Money tight, fixed income 3 all. My skates 32 years old, still in good shape, just no maintenance. Thank you so much good
Dirty I was really thrilled to see this video! As much as I love your other vid on basic backwards, it was NOT coming to me, I just could not get myself rolling. I tried Yorely Muffin X's backwards bubbles video, which helped but I would always stall out after 3 bubbles. (I've got a whole checklist in my mind of things that I am doing wrong and need to correct but you can be sure I was getting frustrated.) The good news is that I tried a different step, from an older YT video by Rollerdanceman. It's like a 2-step back to the right, a 2-step back to the left, etc, it is ALL in the heels, and for some reason it immediately clicked for me and I was rolling! And now after watching your video I'm saying, YEAH I FEEL IT IN MY HEELS! WOO HOO! Here's me celebrating small victories. LOL
♥ Thanks for all you do for us ♥
Awwww that is excellent!
Just noticed your tiny wheels!! 😮 so cute!
Ooh this was cool, thanks! I think this'll help me heaps! I also just changed back to gummy wheels for easier cardio long skates, but it's definitely not helping my manouvering skills! I might have to change again, thanks for the tip, I'm gonna watch that wheel video now 😊.
Could you make a video about how to stand up on a slick surface without falling and/or roller rink etiquette? I would be appreciative 🥺♥️
Why do your skates make that sound? Are they classic skates? I would love to learn about that. I’m hypnotized by that sound!
Che bella pista..
Like that slide move at the end give us a tutorial on the cool slidin!!!!!
this video is right on time. Thanks. I will be doing this in the house tonight.
this helps alot. last time i was playing around with backward skating (before everything shut down) i really noticed i spent most of my weight on my toes. it never dawned on me that you kinda steer with your heals.
you have any advice for going backward on one foot? ive been trying, in hopes of perfecting my backward balance, but i keep steering off to one side or the other. i probably just need to keep at it.
For what it's worth, I saw a video where the guy keeps one shoe on and practices steering backwards on his skate foot. It is pretty impressive, and he is on an inline skate. Definitely something I will work on when my backwards begins to advance!
@@elleyj1754 was it shoptask? Their videos are great. :)
@@shawnhollern now that you mention it, I believe it WAS Shawn Unwin! I agree, Shop Task puts out some great videos. I need to find that one again for future reference. I wish you the best with your backwards practice! ☺
Correct and reverse you control the direction with your toes not your heels
Oh how I'd love a rink like yours in New Zealand!! Your awesome Deb 🙂 your vids help me alot
You make the best tutorials! Thank you! ❤
Wow, thank you!