This is what ppl want. I've been skating constantly for three years and I'm at a point where your tips are making a huge difference and helping me to refine the things I've learned. I feel like I'm moving into say phase 4 of skating where you get to start approaching what type of skater you really want to be.
These Rookie Mistake videos have been some of the best skateboarding tutorial content I've had the pleasure of watching over the 2 years I've been skating. Your tips are immediately actionable and actually break down the mechanics you need to skateboard. Any other newer skaters probably know the feeling of a more experienced skateboarder, even with the best of intentions, giving you the most oversimplified tip thinking it will make it click for you, "you just need to jump higher", "just flick the board", "pop harder" which, while not incorrect, are not helpful at all. THIS kind of content is what's missing and what I needed instead of those generic tips. Thank you for these videos, they've really made me better over the last few weeks, and I look forward to more in the future!
came here looking for a way to confirm having explosive moments skating looks ugly; stayed 'til the end bc I was reassured, filled with new-found confidence and learned something new! Thanks so much bro, super stoked to have stumbled across this channel at the perfect time! 🙏🏼
i realized this is part of the secret to manuals after watching some dan corrigan videos...once you get your legs/feet in balance position, don't move them - adjust balance with arms...
the way I've heard it that helped me is your arms are the fine adjustments and your legs are the broad adjustments. so the lower body comes in handy for saving a manual periodically, especially if there's something about the terrain that isn't nice and flat.
Have you ever seen the way Tom Penny popped tricks in his prime? He did this mad "arm pumping" movement, first upwards like you recommend but as the knees suck towards his chest they circle round like he's trying to get his chest and knees as close as poss using that momentum. On 180 tricks he only does this with his back arm that becomes the leading arm on landing. Tyshawn does a kinda backwards swing with his arms that seems to push his head forward and his chest towards his knees. Use your arms!
Hey, started watching you some time ago, was trying to better my noseslides and holding longer slides, 4 sessions training and i just landed a super clean noseslide back to regular on a downward hubba, 2 m long, knee height, super stoked.
Really kool video Norman. Top tips. Been skating since 1988 here. The arms is the magic tip Tom Penny also who we saw skate 1991-96 has a special double arm move flight to watch for . Keep them coming . Big love from Glasgow UK.
My style is about all I have going for me lol. I think it came from rolling for miles over treacherous terrain heaved by ice, roots and snow plows (no skaters or videos to learn from at that time/location). Having learned only to push as a child I started up again at age 40 and only do grinds, slides, manuals, fly outs and such (I can't justify rolling ankles or smashing my tailbone at this stage). I get the compliment "smooth" time and again, I think my yoga practice, love of balancing and solid foundation pushing is a big factor in that.
That’s also true. Even though my apartment does suffer from helicopters, ice cream trucks, tamale ladies…etc, it’s still much quieter than any day outside.
Man, I loved Trainwreck, too! What a beast. This video is great for bringing general awareness to movements we don't always consider. Great content as always
These are great analogies! I'm already a pretty decent skater and know how important shoulder/arm movements are but the way you explained and compared it to tight rope and bowling pin was really nice. There are a lot of times where I fumble certain tricks because I'm not fully paying attention to what my arms are really doing. Front Smith for example... There are a lot of times when I'll lock in and come out nose diving, and after reviewing my own recordings I noticed that as soon as I get in to the grind my back arm swings vertical and over my head causing a lot of forward force. Another time my back arm stayed downward and I slipped out
lol post Covid I needed to lose weight skating huge 3 hour sessions with no rest I lost 15 lbs in a year and I usually NEVER sit unless I literally can’t walk . When I first arrive at the park I can’t stand not being on my board I get the camera going as quickly as possible!! I’ve built up my skating time because I learn so slow it takes me forever to learn tricks so I count it as a win for a workout because I do 3 hour wars with tricks without any makes, well there’s my cardio 😂 plus I got no friends do there’s no point in sitting , when your at street spots there’s always a bust risk last thing you wanna do is be sitting and then get booted , skate on!!
In my first year of skateboarding I practiced regularly not really making a whole lot of progress but still the passion to get better kept me going. But moving to my 2nd yr something just clicked and i was ollie things, confidence was better and i felt more comfortable telling ppl i skateboarded bc i could actually show them. My point is in your 20+ yrs of skateboarding did you experience this kind of growth as beginner? Im now moving to my 3rd yr this August and love doing rails.
Growth isn't linear (straight line) in life and skating. Sometimes it feels like you are not making any progress but as long as you keep trying you are consolidating what you have learned then you have a huge jump forwards. Can be frustrating when growth slows but just need to be patient and enjoy the process then all of a sudden have a big leap forwards. Sounds like you are on the right track
Hey man, keep up with the content! I wonder if you could film your progress tackling a trick that scares you. Seeing how you tear through mental blocks would be dope.
I’m terrible at hardflips. Land one out of 100, and that’s no exaggeration. I’ve e been thinking of documenting myself trying to get better at them for a while.
your videos alone have helped me make a shit ton of progress and ive only recently started watching ur channel less than a month ago. I also wanted to add that your explanations and focus in detail are way better than other youtubers. You seem to understand what your body is doing but u also have the ability to translate it into words. great tips
I've been looking for insight into arm swing for a long time, this video is awesome! I've noticed for many years that skaters like p-rod, pj ladd, they swing their hands and arms behind them, almost until their arms are parallel with the ground. This is the opposite direction of what all exercise/squat jump form teaches. Comparing this to Chris Cole, he keeps his hands in front of his body the whole time, doing smaller loops with his arms like he's jumping rope almost. It's so weird to me that they're basically the complete opposite.
This is great advice man! i’ve always wondered why zero trick tutorials mention what you should do with your arms- (i call it the mighty eagle haha). Using your arms and being aware of what they are doing makes such a huge difference even at beginner level. 🫡
This is what ppl want. I've been skating constantly for three years and I'm at a point where your tips are making a huge difference and helping me to refine the things I've learned. I feel like I'm moving into say phase 4 of skating where you get to start approaching what type of skater you really want to be.
So happy to hear that. I remember making that jump myself. Low key wish I could go back, as it’s tougher to learn new things today.
As a 40 year old who is just getting back into skating after 20 years, i love these videos. Some of the best on the internet. Thank you.
These Rookie Mistake videos have been some of the best skateboarding tutorial content I've had the pleasure of watching over the 2 years I've been skating.
Your tips are immediately actionable and actually break down the mechanics you need to skateboard. Any other newer skaters probably know the feeling of a more experienced skateboarder, even with the best of intentions, giving you the most oversimplified tip thinking it will make it click for you, "you just need to jump higher", "just flick the board", "pop harder" which, while not incorrect, are not helpful at all.
THIS kind of content is what's missing and what I needed instead of those generic tips. Thank you for these videos, they've really made me better over the last few weeks, and I look forward to more in the future!
came here looking for a way to confirm having explosive moments skating looks ugly; stayed 'til the end bc I was reassured, filled with new-found confidence and learned something new! Thanks so much bro, super stoked to have stumbled across this channel at the perfect time! 🙏🏼
I’m at a point I’m stuck , I can’t get better so I’m happy this channel exist . I had treflips and now they are completely gone
i realized this is part of the secret to manuals after watching some dan corrigan videos...once you get your legs/feet in balance position, don't move them - adjust balance with arms...
Oh yeah. This is one of two massive keys to good manuals. The other is more difficult to explain.
the way I've heard it that helped me is your arms are the fine adjustments and your legs are the broad adjustments. so the lower body comes in handy for saving a manual periodically, especially if there's something about the terrain that isn't nice and flat.
@@richardpeterjohnson5372 perfect explanation! Might have to steal it for a lesson 😂
Bro…using my arms more for balance helped my skating by 100%!!! That comparison to balancing on a wire made so much sense. Thank u 🙏
Thank you, very thoughtful explanation straight to the point. 🙏
this channel is a gem. i dont see anyone making videos on things like this.
Needed this thank you family!
You’re welcome! Happy to help.
Man I’m glad I stumbled across your channel. Solid, smart , articulate information. Good stuff bro 🤙🏻
Thank you 🙏🏾
Have you ever seen the way Tom Penny popped tricks in his prime? He did this mad "arm pumping" movement, first upwards like you recommend but as the knees suck towards his chest they circle round like he's trying to get his chest and knees as close as poss using that momentum. On 180 tricks he only does this with his back arm that becomes the leading arm on landing.
Tyshawn does a kinda backwards swing with his arms that seems to push his head forward and his chest towards his knees.
Use your arms!
He was really whipping his arms, and “rolling down the windows,” as we used to call the arm rolling thing 😂
Hey, started watching you some time ago, was trying to better my noseslides and holding longer slides, 4 sessions training and i just landed a super clean noseslide back to regular on a downward hubba, 2 m long, knee height, super stoked.
Really kool video Norman. Top tips. Been skating since 1988 here. The arms is the magic tip Tom Penny also who we saw skate 1991-96 has a special double arm move flight to watch for . Keep them coming . Big love from Glasgow UK.
YES! The Penny arms. I forgot all about that.
Seriously underrated youtuber💪🏼
Its a great video because lot of skaters think that using your arms is a way of fake steez BUT its a matter of balance in your body.❤
They think it’s fake steez because too many people copy real steez. It’s deep real for many
My style is about all I have going for me lol. I think it came from rolling for miles over treacherous terrain heaved by ice, roots and snow plows (no skaters or videos to learn from at that time/location).
Having learned only to push as a child I started up again at age 40 and only do grinds, slides, manuals, fly outs and such (I can't justify rolling ankles or smashing my tailbone at this stage). I get the compliment "smooth" time and again, I think my yoga practice, love of balancing and solid foundation pushing is a big factor in that.
Constant reminder for when i step out and push! Thanks Norman 👏👏👏
Thanke you❤
Thanks Norman! I’m definitely going to keep this in mind tomorrow when I practice. Love the analogies. Peace brother. Keep the vids coming !
Peace and thank you! Let me know if it helps.
I appreciate everything you do for us bro.
The masses have spoken, Also sound is always better in a controlled environment.
That’s also true. Even though my apartment does suffer from helicopters, ice cream trucks, tamale ladies…etc, it’s still much quieter than any day outside.
@@NormanWoods
Hahah that only gives it character. Most of use are used to the hood ambiance.
Always with the solid tips.
👊🏾
Man, I loved Trainwreck, too! What a beast. This video is great for bringing general awareness to movements we don't always consider. Great content as always
Thanks a lot for this man! Keep doing it
Thank you for watching!
These are great analogies! I'm already a pretty decent skater and know how important shoulder/arm movements are but the way you explained and compared it to tight rope and bowling pin was really nice. There are a lot of times where I fumble certain tricks because I'm not fully paying attention to what my arms are really doing.
Front Smith for example... There are a lot of times when I'll lock in and come out nose diving, and after reviewing my own recordings I noticed that as soon as I get in to the grind my back arm swings vertical and over my head causing a lot of forward force. Another time my back arm stayed downward and I slipped out
lol post Covid I needed to lose weight skating huge 3 hour sessions with no rest I lost 15 lbs in a year and I usually NEVER sit unless I literally can’t walk . When I first arrive at the park I can’t stand not being on my board I get the camera going as quickly as possible!! I’ve built up my skating time because I learn so slow it takes me forever to learn tricks so I count it as a win for a workout because I do 3 hour wars with tricks without any makes, well there’s my cardio 😂 plus I got no friends do there’s no point in sitting , when your at street spots there’s always a bust risk last thing you wanna do is be sitting and then get booted , skate on!!
BLESSINGS to you dude
Same to you 🙏🏾
awesome content, once again, thank you
You’re welcome and thank you for watching 👊🏾
Thanks for all your tutorials Norman🙏🏻I can’t decide if I want the Pro Model Generator, or the Sunset🤙🏼😎
You’re welcome, and I got the order. So, thank you!
@@NormanWoods went with the Sunset my Brother, thinking about going with some checkered grip tape,
Riding 56 mm Ricta clouds , love ‘em🤙🏼😎💯
@@taterstoolboxskates dope! I’ll have it out Friday.
@@NormanWoods no worries, thank you Norman🙏🏻🤙🏼😎
Good stuff👍👍
In my first year of skateboarding I practiced regularly not really making a whole lot of progress but still the passion to get better kept me going. But moving to my 2nd yr something just clicked and i was ollie things, confidence was better and i felt more comfortable telling ppl i skateboarded bc i could actually show them. My point is in your 20+ yrs of skateboarding did you experience this kind of growth as beginner?
Im now moving to my 3rd yr this August and love doing rails.
Growth isn't linear (straight line) in life and skating. Sometimes it feels like you are not making any progress but as long as you keep trying you are consolidating what you have learned then you have a huge jump forwards. Can be frustrating when growth slows but just need to be patient and enjoy the process then all of a sudden have a big leap forwards. Sounds like you are on the right track
Fire, dunk tutorials talk about arm movement always thought I emulate simulate movement skating
Hey man, keep up with the content! I wonder if you could film your progress tackling a trick that scares you. Seeing how you tear through mental blocks would be dope.
I’m terrible at hardflips. Land one out of 100, and that’s no exaggeration. I’ve e been thinking of documenting myself trying to get better at them for a while.
Going to use this advice today 💪🏾💪🏾 thanks bro been trying to do a 50-50 grind, my pop and balance is not clicking. Hopefully this helps 🤞🏾
Good content
He starts talking about the rookie mistake at 2:52
The rain been sucking, you ever do group skates?
Killing me! I get out with our team and some homies.
your videos alone have helped me make a shit ton of progress and ive only recently started watching ur channel less than a month ago.
I also wanted to add that your explanations and focus in detail are way better than other youtubers. You seem to understand what your body is doing but u also have the ability to translate it into words. great tips
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Also, Good luck with your progress.
I feel like i dont have an intentional style. Sure, the way I flip my tricks was taught, but nobody taught me to flap my arms around like a windmill.
I've been looking for insight into arm swing for a long time, this video is awesome!
I've noticed for many years that skaters like p-rod, pj ladd, they swing their hands and arms behind them, almost until their arms are parallel with the ground. This is the opposite direction of what all exercise/squat jump form teaches. Comparing this to Chris Cole, he keeps his hands in front of his body the whole time, doing smaller loops with his arms like he's jumping rope almost. It's so weird to me that they're basically the complete opposite.
Cawwww cawww I can touch the sky
Antwan Dixon begs to differ!!!
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@@NormanWoods all love brother!!! Your SiQ dawg!! You got SiQ ass style, keep the vidz coming they help out
This is great advice man! i’ve always wondered why zero trick tutorials mention what you should do with your arms- (i call it the mighty eagle haha). Using your arms and being aware of what they are doing makes such a huge difference even at beginner level. 🫡