How To Roller Skate Backward - Using Your Heels 

Hey Skaters! Be sure to watch my "Backward Skating" playlist for all the videos to boost your backward skating skills!

I really need to work on this! Watching people do fast backwards around the rink is my favorite thing😊

Been watching your videos. Never learned to skate. But, decided 67 isn't too old to learn!

There’s no shortage of how-to skating videos out there but yours are hands-down the best. Very informative and practical. Keep it up!

That SLOW MO shot was EVERYTHING more of that please

Bruh the family in the back is super lucky they know the owners or are the owners of this building. Also, I had no idea I how i learned to backwards skate. I knew nothing about heels I just looked at others and worked on it. So many mechanics to skating, this will help when I teach others.

Hi Dirty Deborah! I just want to let you know that you have played a pivotal role in shaping me as a skater. Your teachings are truly invaluable. Thank you and take care 🤗

Please keep making these!! I can't stress enough how much easier it is learning to skate when you break it down like this! Thank you!!

You are awesome. I am 45 yrs old but I haven't skated since I was about 18. I started at age 4. I competed. But when I put a new pair on it felt all wrong. You have helped bring it all back and make it so much better in a fun real way! You rock DDH❤

I watched this video months ago before I got my skates and it looked and sounded like trying to understand French in cursive 😂😂 MADE NO DAMN SENSE and now that I’ve been on them for a few months and having learned this it makes so much more sense

This is exactly where I am! Stuck with the backwards scissors and the little side-to-side cha cha but focusing on the heels makes so much sense, psyched to try this out! Thank you!

😭😭😭 I was supposed to be on my vacation. It was to your rink. I had airplane tickets and everything. Covid-19 sucks. I'm from Utah with no good rinks. 😔🥺😭 Thank you for your videos.

My quarantine goal was to learn to roller skate and you’ve helped me a lot! Thank you!

Debs, my brother and I used to skate a lot when we was teenagers then he got hit by a car and spent a long time in hospital and a year trying to walk again... I’m now 41 and during lockdown kept seeing ppl skating online and remembered I used to love skating and questioned myself to why I stopped. I think the trauma of seeing my brother get hit by a car stopped me from skating again! I brought some skates in March 2021 but I keep putting off going outside as I think I’m scared and lack confidence, i found your videos and you have helped rebuilt my confidence and it feels great to learn again and the feeling of unlocking different moves. Thank you for your videos and your positive energy I wouldn’t know where to begin without these videos thanks Debs x ❤️🌈

Debs , my brother and I used to skate a lot when we was teenagers then he got hit by a car and spent a long time in hospital and a year trying to walk again... I’m now 41 and during lockdown kept seeing ppl skating online and remembered I used to love skating and questioned myself to why I stopped. I think the trauma of seeing my brother get hit by a car stopped me from skating again! I brought some skates in March 2021 but I keep putting off going outside as I think I’m scared and have no confidence, i found your videos and you have helped rebuilt my confidence and it feels great to learn again and the feeling of unlocking different moves. Thank you for your videos and your positive energy I wouldn’t know where to begin without these videos thanks Debs x ❤️🌈

Ok Deb, I think it's time you start offering tshirts. Think of little advertisements on all 50,000 of us...

Magic missing link for my brain!! Thanks so much Dirty Deborah! Only been skating for a week (after 25+ years off!) and your videos have made the whole process fun and effective. Lots of lovely people with great ideas online but you are the teaching genius! WIth appreciation, K from Australia :)

I still struggle with learning to transition but I picked up skating backwards so easy from your other video, it gets more natural each time. I’m determined to put it all together. 🙏🏾

I knew a video was coming out today. I felt it in the air. Thanks!

Your videos are super helpful, Deborah! And I love seeing the editing improvements you guys make over time.

I love what your doing! keep doing what your doing!!! I just started and with your tutorials your making this process so much more fun!

This is mind boggling and I can’t wait to practice all these new tricks!

Another great video, thank you sweet DDH👍💖😘

Wow! I just discovered you today and I am so happy! Your vibe is awesome and you are a great instructor. I cannot wait to get back in the rink! I have wanted to be a jam skater for decades and I am really going to focus on it now. Keep the videos coming!

I love love love your videos! I just bought my first pair of skates and I’m learning sooo much from all your vids. Keep up the great videos 💖💖

This is absolutely everything, thank you!! Backwards skating has now clicked for me, time to practice!!! 🙏🏻🙌🏻😁

Looove your videos!!! I was just taught to get on wheels and roll but there so much more !! I’ll improve for sure watching your videos

Oh I like this video a lot!! I'll definitely be referring to this one as I practice backwards skating! Thank you Dirty Deb 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Thanks for this awesome video I’ve been wanting to get better at my backwards skating but I wasn’t sure how!

Thank you for all your videos! I just started learning how to skating this week and I feel like I'm so much better than I have ever been because of you and indy jamma jones

I’ve just found this channel and you are phenomenal! I’m getting back to skating and doing research to brush up on everything as I practice. Love your videos!

Thanks always for the tips. Can hardly wait to try. 👍🙂

That´s exactly what i needed for today´s skating. Thank you Deborah!

Another super helpful video!

Thank you, Dirty! I hope you're staying safe! Can't wait to get back out and skate after this whole mess!

You make the best tutorials! Thank you! ❤

YOUR videos inspired m to buy my first skates. I love them so much! Thank you. I cant wait to learn with your videos!

Dirty- I love it! Just starting backward skating, and I’m an analytical learner, so thanks for the intricate tips!

I love watching your videos and practicing on my skates! Thank you

You're awesome Deborah!

I needed this. These tips help a lot! Thanks a bunch!!!

Love how you explain everything and seeing your video's as well, keep up the great work girl and GOD BLESS.....

This helped me so much! I was not getting the hang of backwards skating at all until I watched this.

I'm waiting to get my skates in the mail and have been watching your videos non stop until they arrive! Thank you for being such a good resource for those of us wanting to learn! :)

Wow, this is great, can't wait to try it. I don't backward skate much because I can't transition...scared to for some reason, feel like I am going to lose my balance, right now I come to a complete stop and turn around, which im weirdly ok with but so want to go back and forth. I'll get there one day. These are the best teaching videos on the internet, Deborah is a natural born teacher,

You are awesome! I was practicing this today and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong! Now, I get it!

The best roller skate teacher💝❤️

I am so glad I found your videos. Best skate teacher ever. ❤

Loved that one!

This was just was I needed! I was having trouble visualizing how my feet should move while skating backwards. I took your advice from your wheel video and got rink wheels... I was able to maneuver scissors and small shifts much better right away... the big challenge has been understanding heel movement in skating backward. Thank you, Deborah, you read my mind! 💯

Thanks for giving this new slant on backwards skating - this explanation really makes sense to me!

The UK is a difficult place to skate but I'm doing it anyway! I was on skates earlier and couldn't figure out why my backwards skating wasn't working now I see my mistake from watching the true skate goddess, thanks Deb 💚

Thanks miss lady, love how u were super detailed

this video is right on time. Thanks. I will be doing this in the house tonight.

Well since you’ve taken the time to include such a passionate outro... I’ve been watching you for 2 wks and practicing 3x’s a week in prep for a skate party in 4wks. Haven’t been on skates since teens 35yrs ago. Your vids mean the world & are making all the difference with my rapid progress. 😍😍😍 thank u thank u thank u! 3/2021 from Cleveland, Ohio

Omg.....I think she cracked the back skate code for me! It all makes total sense and she even makes it look good to skate to music! Gonna be hitting up a rink soon, I can’t wait to show my new skills

wow thank u this awesomel! im def a beginning on rollerskates but your tutorials are so thorough and helpful

Your videos have helped us so much.

I like your c stop. That's my next practice lesson. Started skating again after 20 yr + hiatus. My legs need a break in between. The hard part is the hip movement. I skate with my feet and it's so scary to trust the other foot for cross overs

This was a amazing tutorial. Thank u so much!

Oh how I'd love a rink like yours in New Zealand!! Your awesome Deb 🙂 your vids help me alot

so excited to try this!

Can't wait to practice! I knew I didn't have the proper motion down, and just needed the perfect clarifying moment ... thank you for providing such, Dirty! I am so grateful to you and your family (and friends) for passing on the quad knowledge.

I never even realized this as I learned as a young child, this is such great info you hand out !!

U make it look so easy! I love watching ur videos & I like to see u 🛼

U made it looks so easy and smooth

Perfect! Just what I need. 👌🏼♥️

I love those skates!

I love you so much!!! I have learned to skate backwards because of you and I have never been able to do it!!!

Don't worry young lady I'll be tuning in here in Australia. After 25 years I'm lacing up again still have my old Bauer99 hockey skates & you're definitely helping in some of the things I've lost in those years but I'm determined to get it back i love skating. You're really helping in my confidence again with hints that I've forgotten about i still have side & reverse gears its just getting to relax again. Anyway thanks for your tips. Kind regards Ian

I got my roller skates and its like the 3rd day and I learnt how to do a spin today!! IF I CAN DO IT YOU CAN DO IT TOO, YOU JUST NEED PRACTICE :>

you inspired me to start skating and i’m already sooo much better than what i was when i started in january! i can backwards skate pretty good but now i’m going to be great at it after watching this video thank you!

@ 3:50 Ha ha! Always appreciate the well-delivered goof-ball humor you toss in with your lessons. I'm back at it after breaking my leg last year and learning backwards now. You are a great teacher!

Can't wait to try this after work Monday

I love your videos❣️

We love you Dirty ❤️

Ur videos r the best ..

You're the best teacher

I love skating backwards and never thought about how much I’m using my heels until seeing you talk about it. Love your videos and I want to visit your rink one day!

Ooh this was cool, thanks! I think this'll help me heaps! I also just changed back to gummy wheels for easier cardio long skates, but it's definitely not helping my manouvering skills! I might have to change again, thanks for the tip, I'm gonna watch that wheel video now 😊.

I actually love you so much, you make me so happy your aura is amazing :D

can't wait to try this!

Awesome video thanks

Loved it! Thank you!

this is the exact video I needed! I feel like so many backward skating videos just go over the basic backward motion without explaining any lateral movement! I've been working on this skill but hit a progress wall because I didn't quite understand how to add any other movement than straight back. 4:45 blew my mind! so excited to try this at the rink!!!

Thanks, Dirty! I'm gonna try this after lunch!

I was wondering how to bring my legs closer… here we go !!! This is amazing ! Thanks Dirty

Watched this this video one time and I'm already goin backwards...great teacher😊

Thanks so much! I’ve been working on backward skating and having trouble figuring out why I’m not progressing. I’m going to pay attention to my heels! ❤

love your content

Thank you for you AWESOME videos! You make me want to move to California JUST to take lessons from you!

You're absolutely right on the stumbling-upon part (at least in my experience). I didn't really realize what I was doing until now. Thanks a lot for the technical knowledge & great explanation, as always. I forgot your nephew's name, but thanks, man, for capturing the scene & the whole video editing part that you've done in the background for all of these great videos! I deeply appreciate your two works on all of these skating tutorials! Btw, nice hair tie as well, DDH :D Can we have a video of the differences between Jam, Dance, & Rhythm Skating, DDH?

I will be in LA next week and i hope to visit! I hate renting skates but visiting this rink and hopefully meeting you will be worth it

Love It! Thanks.

I would totally watch 100 videos on backwards skating.. Thanks DDH! ❤️

Thank you so much. I have to try this.

Wow I would love to see your uncle skate in one of your videos.Improving this week thanks for all you share.The way you explain and teach is easy to understand.I eventually want to try to rhythm skate and would love to see YOU teach the shuffle skate technique...

love this!! just learned to skate backwards and cant wait to try the heel trick!!

👏 👏 👏 Great Job!

Dirty I was really thrilled to see this video! As much as I love your other vid on basic backwards, it was NOT coming to me, I just could not get myself rolling. I tried Yorely Muffin X's backwards bubbles video, which helped but I would always stall out after 3 bubbles. (I've got a whole checklist in my mind of things that I am doing wrong and need to correct but you can be sure I was getting frustrated.) The good news is that I tried a different step, from an older YT video by Rollerdanceman. It's like a 2-step back to the right, a 2-step back to the left, etc, it is ALL in the heels, and for some reason it immediately clicked for me and I was rolling! And now after watching your video I'm saying, YEAH I FEEL IT IN MY HEELS! WOO HOO! Here's me celebrating small victories. LOL ♥ Thanks for all you do for us ♥