In this video, we will analyze a supposed-to-be-simple trick Kickflip based on the objective logic, physics and physiology. You can touch the 3D model used in the video by clicking the link below. Please adjust the angle and animation speed to your liking and use it for analysis.

-- Table of Contents --
00:00 Intro
01:21 What it takes to flip a skateboard
02:46 What makes a kickflip hard?
03:39 Secret of the flick
04:26 What happens if your knees are closed
04:54 Breakdown of a kickflip
06:15 Secret behind "Flicking Upaward"
07:12 When extending the lower leg is effective
07:53 Timing
08:50 Direction of pop
09:17 When wearing new shoes
09:41 Use of the upper body

Full Article and an interactive 3D model used in this video here:
https://whythetrick.io/how-to/kickfli...

日本語版はこちらから：
https://whythetrick.io/ja/how-to-ja/k...

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