Skate 4 (also written as skate.) brings back tons of tricks and fun quirks from earlier games. One of those quirky, eye-catching moves is the Coffin Grab, often just called the Coffin. You lie flat on your board like you’re “sleeping” (but, you know, with style). If you want to pull it off, here’s a clear, step-by-step guide to doing a Coffin in Skate 4, plus tips for when and where it works best.
What is the Coffin Grab Trick
- The Coffin is a ground grab trick. Instead of staying upright, your skater grabs both sides of the deck and lies flat on the board.
- Visually, you’ll see the skater’s hands near their pockets, legs kicked out, head slightly raised (so they aren’t fully face-down). It looks chill and silly, but it draws attention.
- The trick is more about style than control. While in the Coffin pose, steering is limited, and reaction time is slower. But that’s part of the fun.
How to Do the Coffin: Basics
Here’s how you perform the Coffin in Skate 4:
Platform TypeButton / Trigger Inputs NeededXbox / PC Controller EquivalentLT + RT + X + A pressed togetherPlayStationL2 + R2 + Square + X together
To break it down:
- Build up momentum – You need to be rolling at a decent speed; going too slow might make the animation awkward or not trigger properly.
- Choose a straight, relatively flat surface – The smoother and flatter, the better. Obstructions or steep slopes make it harder to maintain the Coffin without collision or loss of control.
- Press all four buttons/triggers together – (LT/L2) + (RT/R2) + X/Square + A/X. Hit them all at once.
Tips & Tricks for Success
- Surface matters: If you try this on uneven ground or near obstacles, you’ll probably hit something or lose balance. A clean street section or flat pad is ideal.
- Watch the environment: While lying in Coffin pose your view is more limited and your ability to dodge things is weak. Be wary of traffic, ledges, ramps, etc.
- Use airtime: Doing a Coffin right after a ramp or off a kicker can look awesome. The trick becomes more dramatic when you fly into it. If you land well, you might even transition into another trick.
- Timing the exit: To come out of the Coffin, usually you just release the buttons. Do it before hitting something bad. If you stay too long, you risk a wipeout.
When & Why to Use the Coffin
- For style points – It’s less about score and more about how good it looks. Players often use it to show off, mess around, or just lighten the mood.
- Cool content moments – Streamers, content creators, or people shooting video clips of their skate sessions love the Coffin. A long ride ending in a Coffin makes for fun visuals.
- No pressure zones – It’s great in parks, empty streets, or places where you don’t have to worry much about collisions. If you’re pushing into tight spaces, better stay upright.
Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
- Too slow: If your speed is low, the Coffin might not trigger cleanly, or it looks sloppy. Solution: pick up speed first.
- Trying on slopes: Going downhill steep or twisting terrain can mess up your balance or make you crash. Flat is safe.
- Holding too long: Staying in Coffin pose invites trouble. Always be ready to let go and regain control.
- Panicked steering: Because control is weaker, sudden direction moves can lead to spinning out or hitting stuff. Smooth is better than frantic.
