Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Learn Inline Skating: Turn with Confidence! Backward & Forward Transitions – Frontside Spin & Backside Spin
In this tutorial from our Inline Skating Beginner Series, you'll learn two of the most important turning techniques for beginners: the Frontside Spin and the Backside Spin. Both are fundamental inline skating skills that will help you turn safely, smoothly, and with confidence in any direction.
You can find the English version of this video here:
► youtu.be/myFo9BfK8BY
As a passionate skater and long-time instructor, I've had the privilege of coaching many people—from complete beginners to advanced skaters. In this tutorial, I'm sharing the experience and training methods I've developed over the years to help you progress faster, skate more confidently, and enjoy the learning process even more.
► Frontside Spin – From Forward to Backward Skating
The Frontside Spin is one of the very first turns every inline skater should learn. It allows you to transition smoothly and under control from skating forward to skating backward.
We begin by practicing the movement while standing still, giving you time to focus on the correct body position, weight transfer, and head movement. Once you're comfortable, we'll gradually apply the technique while rolling.
With a little practice, you'll quickly notice how natural and fluid this transition feels.
► Backside Spin – Transition Back to Forward Skating
Once you've mastered the Frontside Spin, it's time to learn the Backside Spin.
This technique allows you to transition safely and smoothly from skating backward back into forward skating. Together, the Frontside and Backside Spins form the foundation for countless other skating techniques, tricks, and direction changes.
Although both spins are relatively quick to learn, there are several small details that make the difference between an unstable turn and one that feels smooth, balanced, and controlled. In this tutorial, we'll take a close look at those important details.
► Practical Everyday Use
Being able to turn confidently isn't just useful for tricks.
Whether you're skating on bike paths, through the city, during urban skating sessions, or on long fitness rides, controlled transitions greatly improve your safety and overall mobility on inline skates.
Once you've mastered the Frontside Spin and Backside Spin, you'll find that many everyday skating situations become much easier and more enjoyable.
► Outtakes, Skate Clips & Personal Recommendations
In the second part of the video, you'll enjoy some cinematic skate clips along with a few fun outtakes from the filming process.
I'll also introduce two pairs of inline skates that I regularly skate myself and that were used throughout this tutorial.
You can find all of our recreational and fitness inline skating tutorials, blog articles, and videos here:
► skamidan.com/en/blogs/learn-inline-skating-fitness-recreation-leasure
Chapters:
► 0:00 Intro
► 2:16 The Frontside Spin – Turning Around While Standing – Body Position
► 6:58 The Frontside Spin – Turning While Rolling
► 9:14 The Backside Spin – Turning Around While Standing
► 11:31 The Backside Spin – Turning While Rolling
► 13:41 Inline Skating in Everyday Life – Everyday Scenarios, Inline Skates & Expert Knowledge
► 18:24 Outtakes & Action Scenes
Our Online Shop, Website & Tutorials:
► skamidan.com
Skater:
► Daniel Lott
Filmed by:
► SkaMiDan Team (Wladislaw Felde)
Music by:
► Intro Song: High Noon – TrackTribe
► Background Song 1: Lawrence – TrackTribe
► Background Song 2: Flying – Track Tribe
► Background Song 3: High Noon – TrackTribe
► Outro Song: Soulicious - Dyalla
Editing by:
► SkaMiDan Team (Daniel Lott)
Location:
► Weil am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
All Social Media Channels & Additional Links:
► https://linktr.ee/skamidan
Learn Inline Skating: Turn with Confidence! Backward & Forward Transitions – Frontside Spin & Backside Spin
In this tutorial from our Inline Skating Beginner Series, you'll learn two of the most important turning techniques for beginners: the Frontside Spin and the Backside Spin. Both are fundamental inline skating skills that will help you turn safely, smoothly, and with confidence in any direction.
You can find the English version of this video here:
► youtu.be/myFo9BfK8BY
As a passionate skater and long-time instructor, I've had the privilege of coaching many people—from complete beginners to advanced skaters. In this tutorial, I'm sharing the experience and training methods I've developed over the years to help you progress faster, skate more confidently, and enjoy the learning process even more.
► Frontside Spin – From Forward to Backward Skating
The Frontside Spin is one of the very first turns every inline skater should learn. It allows you to transition smoothly and under control from skating forward to skating backward.
We begin by practicing the movement while standing still, giving you time to focus on the correct body position, weight transfer, and head movement. Once you're comfortable, we'll gradually apply the technique while rolling.
With a little practice, you'll quickly notice how natural and fluid this transition feels.
► Backside Spin – Transition Back to Forward Skating
Once you've mastered the Frontside Spin, it's time to learn the Backside Spin.
This technique allows you to transition safely and smoothly from skating backward back into forward skating. Together, the Frontside and Backside Spins form the foundation for countless other skating techniques, tricks, and direction changes.
Although both spins are relatively quick to learn, there are several small details that make the difference between an unstable turn and one that feels smooth, balanced, and controlled. In this tutorial, we'll take a close look at those important details.
► Practical Everyday Use
Being able to turn confidently isn't just useful for tricks.
Whether you're skating on bike paths, through the city, during urban skating sessions, or on long fitness rides, controlled transitions greatly improve your safety and overall mobility on inline skates.
Once you've mastered the Frontside Spin and Backside Spin, you'll find that many everyday skating situations become much easier and more enjoyable.
► Outtakes, Skate Clips & Personal Recommendations
In the second part of the video, you'll enjoy some cinematic skate clips along with a few fun outtakes from the filming process.
I'll also introduce two pairs of inline skates that I regularly skate myself and that were used throughout this tutorial.
You can find all of our recreational and fitness inline skating tutorials, blog articles, and videos here:
► skamidan.com/en/blogs/learn-inline-skating-fitness-recreation-leasure
Chapters:
► 0:00 Intro
► 2:16 The Frontside Spin – Turning Around While Standing – Body Position
► 6:58 The Frontside Spin – Turning While Rolling
► 9:14 The Backside Spin – Turning Around While Standing
► 11:31 The Backside Spin – Turning While Rolling
► 13:41 Inline Skating in Everyday Life – Everyday Scenarios, Inline Skates & Expert Knowledge
► 18:24 Outtakes & Action Scenes
Our Online Shop, Website & Tutorials:
► skamidan.com
Skater:
► Daniel Lott
Filmed by:
► SkaMiDan Team (Wladislaw Felde)
Music by:
► Intro Song: High Noon – TrackTribe
► Background Song 1: Lawrence – TrackTribe
► Background Song 2: Flying – Track Tribe
► Background Song 3: High Noon – TrackTribe
► Outro Song: Soulicious - Dyalla
Editing by:
► SkaMiDan Team (Daniel Lott)
Location:
► Weil am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
All Social Media Channels & Additional Links:
► https://linktr.ee/skamidan
