I can do half a kickflip, yes i am chickenfooted.... But i know that today i can just feel i am going to land one. Now here is the case......most people in the process kick too powerful so the board goes flying. but the secret is dont be sloutched too much frontward or backward....keep your shoulders lined with the harware. I am regular footed when i skate so what I do is put my foot in the middle of the board but close the edge then when i scoop I kick....... My idea that I found out is when the board goes flying keep your back foot on the area of when the board starts to curve... and the front in its romal position....