Backward Five-Wheel / Backward Full Rocker
SLALOM OS V4.2 "MENTOR" CORE TEMPLATE ANALYSIS
Move: Backward Five-Wheel (Backward Full Rocker)
Classification: A-TIER (Elite Micro-Control)
Rationale: This move represents the pinnacle of backward balance and edge control. It demands micro-kinetic adjustments along the entire length of the frame, extreme core tension to maintain a static upper body, and carries a high fragility risk due to the ease of over-balancing backward. Its scoring potential is high for demonstrating supreme technical mastery.
0. PREREQUISITES (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
System-Check: Auto-Populated from A-Tier Requirements: Mastery of backward one-foot glides on all wheels (>5 seconds), backward slalom (fish), and backward cross pulls. Must have flawless backward balance and spatial awareness.
Physical Attributes: Exceptional core strength and stability to resist flexion and rotation. Strong, stable ankles capable of making micro-adjustments to maintain the rocker line.
Safety Mandates: MUST be practiced in a controlled environment, ideally with a spotter or near a wall during initial attempts. Full protective gear is non-negotiable. A fall backward from this position carries a high risk of head and tailbone injury.
1. MOVE DEFINITION
Name: Backward Five-Wheel (Backward Full Rocker)
Biomechanical Key: The maintenance of a perfectly straight backward trajectory by balancing on the central "rocker" or arch of the frame, requiring continuous, imperceptible micro-adjustments through the hips, knees, and ankles to keep all wheels in light contact with the ground without any one wheel bearing the majority of the weight.
2. TECHNICAL EXECUTION
Phase 1 (The Entry): Generate smooth, controlled backward speed. Enter from a backward straight-line glide.
Phase 2 (The Rocker Set): Gently shift your weight to find the "sweet spot" where your weight is perfectly centered over the arch of the frame. You should feel light pressure on all wheels.
Phase 3 (The Hold): Lock your core and extend your posture to become completely upright and rigid from the hips up. All movement and balance corrections must come from the ankles and knees. Focus on a distant point to maintain a straight line.
Phase 4 (The Micro-Corrections): Use subtle flexions and extensions in the ankles and knees to counteract any deviation from the straight path. The goal is to glide backward without any side-to-side sway of the upper body.
Visual Aid Link: [LINK TO VERIFIED TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATION]
3. DYNAMIC GEAR IMPACT ANALYSIS
Gear Database Query:
INPUT YOUR SETUP: [Boot Model: ____], [Frame: ____], [Wheels: ____]Personalized Output (Generic Example):
Failure Point - Frame Rocker: This move is impossible without a pronounced rockered (banana) frame setup. A flat frame will have either the front or back wheels dragging heavily, preventing the balanced glide.
Failure Point - Wheel Wear: Asymmetric wheel wear will create an uneven platform, making it impossible to find a neutral balance point. Wheels must be perfectly round and consistently worn.
Optimization Tip: A medium-stiffness boot is ideal. It provides enough feedback to feel the micro-adjustments without being so rigid that it eliminates ankle articulation.
4. COACHING PROGRESSIONS
Error: Upper body wobbles or swerves.
Drill: "Wall Glides." Practice gliding backward in the five-wheel position next to a wall, using a single fingertip for minimal balance assistance. Focus entirely on keeping the upper body motionless.
Error: Front or back wheels scraping.
Drill: "Weight Shift Drill." While rolling backward slowly, consciously practice shifting your weight from your heels to your toes and back again, finding the precise center point where all wheels roll freely.
Neural Sync Drill: "Eyes-Closed Glides." On a known, safe, and open surface, perform a short backward glide on all five wheels with your eyes closed. This heightens proprioceptive awareness and reinforces the feeling of centered balance.
5. COMBO PATHWAYS
WSSF Rule Reference: WSSF Rulebook Section 5.3.1 (Balance and Control). This move is awarded high points for "Amplitude" and "Technical Difficulty" in elite competitions.
High-Scoring Combos:
Backward Cross Pulls → Backward Five-Wheel: A classic transition from a dynamic, powerful move into a display of absolute static control.
Backward Five-Wheel → Backward One-Foot Glide: A dramatic demonstration of balance mastery, moving from total stability to extreme minimalism.
Flow-State Score: Low Disruption. When mastered, this move can be a moment of calm, controlled precision within a high-energy run.
6. PHYSICS & SAFETY
Physics Breakdown: The move is an exercise in maintaining a state of unstable equilibrium. The rockered frame creates a very small "sweet spot" for balance. The skater must constantly make corrections to keep their center of mass directly over this narrow base of support while moving backward.
Pre-Hab Protocol:
Bosu Ball Stands: (3x 45-second holds) to build static balance on an unstable surface.
Dead Bugs: (3x 20 reps) to build the core anti-flexion and anti-rotation strength critical for upper body stability.
Neural Load Estimate: ~90%. This move requires intense concentration and proprioceptive feedback. It is highly neurologically demanding.
7. QUANTIFIED MASTERY METRICS
Competition Readiness Checklist:
Can glide backward in the five-wheel position for 20+ meters in a perfectly straight line.
Upper body remains completely static; no head bobbling or shoulder sway.
No audible scraping from any wheels dragging.
Can enter and exit the position smoothly from backward cross pulls.
Performance Metrics:
Line Test: Can perform the move along a straight line on the ground without deviating more than 5 cm.
8. VERIFIED PRO TIP
"Don't look at your feet. Pick a point on the horizon and skate toward it. Your body will naturally find the balance line if you trust your feel and focus ahead." - Dmitry Shulga (Russia), renowned for pristine backward technique
Verification Link: [HYPOTHETICAL LINK: Timestamp 3:30 - Dmitry Shulga demonstrating a long backward five-wheel during a championship run, eyes fixed ahead]
9. ENVIRONMENTAL INTELLIGENCE
Surface Grip Index:
Sport Tile (1.0): Ideal. Provides consistent, predictable grip for micro-adjustments.
Smooth Concrete (0.95): Excellent. The primary surface for high-level practice.
Any Uneven Surface (<0.8): DANGER. Imperfections will catch wheels and instantly disrupt balance, leading to a high-risk backward fall.
Maintenance Impact: This move will quickly reveal any imperfections in wheel wear or frame alignment. It is a diagnostic tool for your setup's symmetry.
Environmental Warning: Even small cracks, pebbles, or changes in surface texture are major hazards. Absolute vigilance of the skating path is required.