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by Paul "Stokeman" Stokes (Feb 1999)
The front to back (F-B) is known as the trick that separates the men from the boys or takes women to the world level of the sport. Even at the National Championships, there are many competitors that perform the back to front, but very few outside of the open division perform the front to back. It's a trick that every barefooter wants right from the start. This trick is also widely thought to be a very difficult trick. I'm here to tell you that this is an easy trick when #1 you're ready for it, #2 you go about learning it properly, and #3 you have persistence. The three methods of the F-B: There are three techniques used to complete a F-B. They are the step-over, step-under, and the hop & swap. When explaining the turn in this article we will always be turning clock-wise or to the right.The step-over is when you turn on your right foot and your left foot steps over to the back position. The step-under is when you turn on your left foot and your right foot steps behind through the spray to the back position. The hop & swap is when you rise to become light on both feet and "swap" your feet to land in the back position. All of these methods have been proven to work. Although these styles can appear different from each other they all have the common factors that are necessary to make the trick successful. The last three footers to hold the World Overall Championship have all used the different styles. World Overall "and" Trick Champions: Rick Powell USA Hop & Swap '88 & '90Ron Scarpa USA Step-Over '92, '96, '98 & 2000 John Pennay Australian Step-Under '94 |
