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kickflip

A kickflip is a skateboarding trick where you jump off the ground and flip the skateboard in the air. To do a kickflip you first need to jump off the ground. As you jump, you'll also need to use your back foot to kick or "flick" the skateboard. The flick should make the skateboard spin in the air. If you are able to stay balanced while the board is flipping, you can land back on the ground when it is finishing its flip.
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