The Top 3 Skateboard Trick Tips
Once you’ve mastered basic skateboarding, you’ll want to move on to some skateboard tricks. But before you start, there are a few good skateboard trick tips that everyone should learn before attempting even the easiest trick. Here are the top three skateboard trick tips to help you pick up the trick faster and prevent yourself from getting hurt.
Keep Moving
When skateboarders are learning new tricks they tend to start off by standing still. This can develop some bad habits, like turning in the air and not landing straight. So it’s best to practice while the skateboard is rolling. Even if you have to start by standing still, make sure you practice while rolling too to shake off any bad habits you may have picked up along the way.
Learn How to Fall
No matter what skateboard trick you are attempting, falling is part of the sport. Even pros fall so you’ll need to know how to fall without getting hurt. Always try to land on a fleshy part of your body and roll with the fall. Don’t try to break your fall with your hands or arms. I know it’s everyone’s instinct to put your hands out, but it’s better to roll out of it than trying to stop the fall.
Get Out of Your Own Way
When you’re learning skateboard tricks like a kickflip, it’s important to learn how to get out of the way to let your board flip. You have to catch enough air to allow your board to do its thing. And don’t forget to pick your feet up while in the air. It all happens so fast, but getting out of your own way is half the battle with skateboarding tricks.
If you follow these basic skateboard trick tips, you’re on your way to landing some cool tricks.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 13 March 2010 )
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