Trick

Frontside 180 In → Switch Tail Butter → Switch Backside 360 Out

A frontside half-turn into a switch tail butter followed by a switch backside full-turn exit.

HOW TO DO IT

Frontside 180 In → Switch Tail Butter → Switch Backside 360 Out

Frontside 180 entry, switch trailing support, Switch Backside 360 exit; final stance: switch.

Preparation and setting

Controlled R31 and independent Switch Backside 360; gentle snow with clear space.

How to do it

Begin with the heel-side Frontside 180 setup.
Pop into switch trailing support.
Use a modest toe-side preparation while preserving the supported phase.
Pop Switch Backside 360 out.
Align and stabilise the switch ride-away.

How to learn it

Use the independent exit and shorter combination first; apply the intermediate exercise described in R32.

Errors and corrections

Editorial checks: entry uncontrolled—return to R31; insufficient exit—practise the independent switch spin; unsupported landing—reduce the combined task rather than adding speed.

Checks and cues

Both direction names and final stance must match the attempt. Cue: entry direction, switch support, exit direction.

Existing entry

Batch 02 / 08.

Evidence note

The source has inconsistent direction and landing-edge wording. Landing-edge interpretation needs technical review.

Related: R31; Switch Backside 360; switch butter. Sources: Snowboard Addiction — 180 Tail Butter 360 Out

SOURCE-BACKED DETAIL

Characteristics

Source-recommended preparation: Switch Backside 360

teaching summary — coaching review required

The source develops switch backside 360 control before combining it with the entry and supported phase.

editorial review notes

Retain explicit entry and exit directions instead of an ambiguous generic name.