Knee Structure and Flick Direction
Mechanism / Why It Happens
Wanting to kick forward is natural due to body mechanics
In a kickflip, you need to flick your front foot toward the heel side, but due to human body mechanics, it’s natural to want to kick your lower leg forward (toward the toes). However, this won’t flip the board—instead, it will cause it to shoot out toward the toe side.
What to Do
Open your knee and flick your foot
It’s difficult to swing only your foot toward the heel side while your knee remains closed. By <span
