Trick: Heelside Back Roll

Description: Edging in heelside and rolling the board end-over-end.
The Heelside Back Roll is the first invert that you should learn. This trick is very easy if you can jump the wake properly. It is essential to approach this trick exactly the same way you would approach a Heelside Wake Jump. The only other thing you have to incorporate differently is the movement of your head.

How to perform this trick: When you're at the point where you rise up the wake, throw your head toward the tail of your board. To ensure that your head is moving in the right direction, try to put your ear to your back shoulder (similar to the way you would hold a telephone between your ear and shoulder). This will help you avoid throwing your head back and away from the boat, and force you to throw your head to the side (at a 90-degree angle to the boat). Start by cutting 15 to 20 feet outside of the wake or as wide as you would cut on your Heelside Wake Jump. Turn slowly and cut into the wake gradually, building on your edge with control. Rise up the wake (pushing with your legs) while simultaneously throwing your head to the tail of your board; then freeze. Try to spot your landing and it will happen naturally. It might take a few times before you feel comfortable with this trick, but it will come with practice and patience.