shove-it
Spinning the board 180 flat under you while your feet stay put.
Definitions
A trick in which the board is spun 180 degrees horizontally beneath the rider's feet without flipping, the front foot staying roughly in place while the back foot scoops the board around. Also spelled 'shuv-it' or shortened to 'shuv.'
shove-it In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Descriptive term from the shoving/scooping motion used to rotate the board; a foundational rotation trick.
People Also Ask
What is a shove-it?
It's a trick where the board spins 180 degrees flat beneath your feet without flipping, your back foot scooping it around while your front foot stays roughly in place.
Why is it also spelled shuv-it?
The name comes from the shoving or scooping motion used to spin the board, and skaters commonly spell it 'shuv-it' or shorten it to 'shuv.'
Is a shove-it a good beginner trick?
Yes, a stationary flat-ground shove-it is a common foundational trick that skaters learn before adding a pop.
Comments 0