You've played all of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater games and now you're thinking, "Skateboarding looks easy enough, I can probably do that - no sweat!" This is understandable, as it looks like little more than pushing with one foot and then just balancing. With this though process, surfing looks like a no-brainer too. Stand up on a board, get that board on a wave, and you're set. Once you actually try skateboarding, however, you'll immediately discover that it only looks easy. It takes practice, skill, and dedication--especially if you want to be able to do the tricks you see the experts doing. What follows are some expert tips to cut your learning time in half and increase your potential.
First realize that there's more than meets the casual eye in skating. Moving is not just about pushing yourself along the pavement. It's a fluid, smooth motion with strength in it. Remember that you don't want to push off too rapidly or with a lot of short strokes.
Beginner Trick Skateboard
Try using a long, deep, strong motion when you're pushing off. This gives you more power, plus you can recover better if you lose your balance. That should be sufficient to quickly build speed. How you choose to stand on the board will determine how you push off. When you are first learning, make sure you are on a sturdy board and on a level surface. It'll help tremendously if you can plant your foot firmly on the ground without feeling unsteady from an uneven surface. As you continue to improve over time, this will become less important.
Don't be afraid to skate slowly. You'll see a lot of beginner skateboarders trying to do those cool tricks before they really have the proper skills and foundation. This often just produces frustration and usually injury. Successfully skateboarding a couple blocks is not the same as being able to safely perform a trick. Doing an ollie, one of the most basic tricks, is a lot harder than you think. Go slowly, steadily, and learn how to ride for long distances. Then learn how to start off fast and stop yourself without falling. If you can skate long distances smoothly and can avoid hitting other people on the streets, then it's okay to start thinking about trying some tricks.
The two basic skateboarding stances are goofy and regular. Here's how to do the regular stance: simply put your left foot in front and right foot in the back. Now in order to do the goofy stance, just switch your feet positioning. There are also four basic push-offs you can do: regular (use your right foot to push), mongo regular (push with your front foot), goofy (use your rear foot in the goofy stance), and mongo goofy (push with your front foot in the goofy stance). It'll take a bit of time to decide what's best for you, and as with most things, the preference really depends on each person and his strengths. It takes time to learn what will work for you and what will not, so it's important to work on the basics and make an effort to stay in shape. If you do this, you'll make excellent progress before you know it, and one day you'll realize that you're more comfortable skateboarding than you are walking!
Skateboarding - How To Go From A Beginner To A Pro In Three Months
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