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The Flick-It controls in Skate serve as the primary command scheme and the backbone of the gameplay. Here are all the details.
EA’s Skate comes with the Flick It controls that are a signature of the simulation series. This easy-to-learn yet hard to master system is quite addictive and accessible for all kinds of players, whether they are veterans or newcomers to the genre. However, there are still some nuances that gamers might miss. So, in this guide, we will discuss the Flick-it system in Skate in detail and how you can get better with it.
What Are the Flick-It Controls in Skate?
The Flick-it control system has been a staple of the entire Skate series, so its presence in EA’s 2025 Skate is not a surprise to anyone. To elaborate on it further, this control scheme is quite simple to understand. Every single trick in the game relies on you flicking the Right Analog Stick of your controller in various directions under different circumstances while using numerous modifiers. Additionally, in theory, you can do every single move from the Skatepedia with a flick of the right stick.
For example, to perform a kickflip, all you have to do is first hold the Right Analog Stick (RS) down and then flick it towards the upper right corner quickly. This emphasis on the right flick is the reason this mechanic is known as the “Flick-it” system.
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How To Master the Flick-It Controls in Skate
To master the Flick-it controls in Skate, players need to start slow with simple tricks such as Kickflips, Heelflips, Manual, Reverts, etc. We have already mentioned the controls for Kickflips. As for Heelflips, it has the exact same commands as Kickflips; however, this time you will need to flick the RS towards the upper left side. In addition to that, we have separate guides for Manual and Reverts that you can take a look at.
Additionally, despite the RS being the center of the control scheme, you cannot perform all tricks with it alone. For grab tricks, you will need to engage with at least one of the triggers of your controller, such as L1, L2, R1, R2, for PlayStation and LB, RB, LT, and RT, for Xbox.
Once you have nailed the grabs, it is time to move onto Grinds. Both Grind tricks and Manual can serve as great transition options. They make your overall sequence smoother and flashier, and once you practice them to perfection, you can do anything in Skate. In addition to that, we also recommend learning how to Ollie in the game. It is a simple yet crucial trick that will give you a lot of great combos.
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