BASIC SKILLS OF SKATEBOARDING

Skateboarding is a process with multiple complicated steps for beginners. The first starting will decide how far you will develop in this sport, hence, don’t forget to have a look at basic requirements of skill.  

SKATEBOARD STANCE (REGULAR OR GOOFY)

The first step is to decide which foot should go in front and which should push. Because your front foot offers stability on the board, you'll often choose the foot that is easiest for you to stand on by yourself.


 
Regular: your left foot is in front.
 
Goofy: your right foot is in front


PUSH ON A SKATEBOARD



On a skateboard, pushing is the first and most fundamental skill to acquire.


  1. Make a 30-degree angle with your front foot at the front hardware bolts.

  2. Allow your rear leg to touch the ground by bending your front knee.

  3. Reach down and push off with your rear foot while balancing all of your weight on your front foot.

  4. At a modest inclination near the back hardware bolts, return your rear foot to the board.

TIP: Practicing balancing alone on your front foot might assist. Once you've mastered this, you'll be able to keep pushing anytime you need to.

 

STOP ON A SKATEBOARD




The first and most crucial technique to stop a skateboard is by dragging your foot on the ground.

  1. Balance your weight on your front foot and bring your rear foot to the ground in a pushing motion.

  2. Rather than pressing, gently drag the sole of your shoe across the ground while keeping your weight mostly on your front foot.

  3. Once you've made contact, you may apply extra pressure to accelerate the slowing process.

  4. Hold this stance until you come to a complete halt, or once you've attained your chosen speed, return your foot to the board.

TIP - Stomping on the ground fast can also slow you down, but it's far more likely to knock you off your board and throw you off balance.


THROW DOWN A SKATEBOARD



In skating, knowing how to put down your board is a must-have ability. Once you've mastered this, you'll be able to start moving at a faster pace without needing to put down your board and push from a halt.


  1. With the arm on the same side as your front foot, hold the board's nose. Hold it in your left hand if you're normal, and in your right hand if you're goofy.


  1. With your pushing foot, take a step forward and extend your arm holding the board, allowing it to hang in front of your front leg. Lower the board and place it beneath your front foot as you take your next stride, so you can transform that step into the initial push.


  1. Try to get your front foot into place so you don't have to reposition your feet a lot when you get on the bike. It may appear and feel clumsy at first, but it will become second nature after a while, and you will be able to fling yourself down into your board at full speed.


Hope that these basic skills that ISB provides will contribute to your learning process!

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