Scooter Tricks for Beginners: 10 Tricks to Learn First (2026)

Before You Start

Learning scooter tricks is a blast, and the best way to progress is to learn them in order. Most tricks build on the bunny hop, so master that first. You'll need a stunt scooter with fixed bars (folding scooters aren't built for jumps), a helmet and pads and smooth ground. See stunt scooters if you need one.

Learning Order at a Glance

1. Bunny Hop

1. Roll at a slow, steady speed with feet on the deck, back foot near the brake.
2. Bend your knees and crouch.
3. Jump up while pulling the bars up, then lift your feet so the deck follows.
4. Land with both wheels at once, knees bent.

2. Manual

Shift your weight back to lift the front wheel and balance on the rear wheel while rolling. Start with short manuals and keep a finger near the brake.

3. Tail Tap

Ride up a small quarter pipe, tap the back of the deck on the coping, then ride back down forward.

4. Fakie

Ride up a ramp and roll back down backward without turning around. Look over your shoulder and keep your weight centered.

5. 180

Bunny hop and turn your shoulders, hips and bars 180 degrees, landing riding backward (fakie). Start on flat ground at low speed.

6. Bar Spin

Bunny hop, spin the handlebars a full turn with your hands, catch them and land. Practice spinning the bars standing still first.

7. Tailwhip

1. Bunny hop high.
2. Kick the deck around the bars with your back foot while holding the bars firmly.
3. Jump so your feet clear the spinning deck.
4. Catch the deck with your feet and land.

Practice on grass or soft ground first.

8. Grind (50-50)

Bunny hop onto a low ledge or rail so both wheels land on top, slide along, then hop off.

9. No Footer

At the top of a big bunny hop, kick both feet off the deck to the sides, then bring them back before landing.

10. 360

A full spin in the air. Learn it after solid 180s, using a ramp or bank for extra height.

Practice Tips

• Start on flat, smooth ground before ramps.
• Learn each trick slowly before going bigger.
• Practice both directions.
• Keep your scooter's compression and bolts tight.
• Take breaks; tired riders fall more.

Safety and Etiquette

• Always wear a certified helmet, plus knee and elbow pads; see helmets and safety gear.
• Wait your turn at the skatepark.
• Don't sit on ramps or obstacles.
• Watch for younger riders.

Need parts? See scooter wheels. Building a home setup? See ramps and rails.

Frequently Asked Questions