from SkatefreshAsha on 30 Nov 2025
Want the Full Course? “How to Skate – Intermediate” https://skatefresh.com/product/how-to-skate-intermediate-level-full-course/Learn how to skate backwards on inline skates with this full, in-depth tutorial designed for absolute beginners and intermediate skaters who skipped essential foundations. Asha breaks down backwards skating into a clear, fool-proof progression that replaces the common both skates on the floor bum wiggle with real technique, balance, and control.Chapter Timings:00:00 Intro00:10 Basic Back Demo00:41 Not Lifting 01:14 1st to 2nd Gear01:45 Back Half Lemons02:22 4 Half Lemons03:35 Back Scooters04:25 2 Back Scooters04:37 1 Back Scoot05:00 Conscious Backwards05:53 Prerequisites06:45 Free ResourcesYoull learn: Backwards Stride Level 1 the beginner-friendly Pizza Step stride Backwards Stride Level 2 the intermediate push-and-glide stride Core Drills: Back Half Lemons + Back Scooting Variations that reduce reps to build smooth, fluid backwards movement Backwards balance, steering, stability, speed creation & maintenance Real-time corrections on a real student so you can understand and fix common mistakesThis is one of the most detailed backwards skating tutorials on YouTubeideal for anyone learning backwards for the first time, or for experienced skaters who realise their backwards fundamentals arent as strong as they thought.Suitable for all levelsProgressive, structured learningRebuild your backwards stride the RIGHT wayIf you want to skate backwards with confidence, smoothness, and real techniquestart here.Who is Asha Skatefresh? Founder of Skatefresh.com (since 2000) Skate Coach for BBC and Disney’s “Soy Luna” Teaching inlines and quads for 25 years Quads figure skater who represented Great Britain internationally. Skating for 42 years Powerslide Brand Ambassador (since 2011) 356 Instructors Certified worldwide (with ICP Inline Certification Program)For lessons in the UK and Asha’s Touring Trips schedule, visit www.Skatefresh.com Follow Asha and Skatefresh on social media: Facebook: Skatefresh Asha Instagram: @skatefreshasha Asha wears @Powerslidebrand Evos & @endlessbladingLucy wears Powerslide NT Nicola TorelliAsha wears Skate-inspired T-shirts from the Skatefresh range for men & women https://skatefreshtshirts.teemill.com Leggings by @k.deer Helmet by @Thousand_helmets Video footage: @skaterstu_brightonskate
