Having trouble learning how to successfully kick your skateboard? Don’t worry; You are not the only one as many skaters have this problem. The most problematic area is when people try to flip and catch and then land on the board. If you’re having trouble doing any of these things, just follow these simple tips below and you’ll be skilled and impressing your friends in no time.
What some skaters end up stuffing is that they turn the board so slowly, their timing is off and they can’t catch up with the board or they might even land on their board one foot on one foot. The good news is that these common errors can be easily fixed. For the first problem, not being able to turn the board fast enough, the best solution is to move your front foot as close to the edge of the board as possible. This helps because when it’s time to turn the board, your foot will only have a small amount of space to move in order to turn the board with your toes. You will find that you are able to turn the board sooner and faster by better positioning your feet. However, solving the problem of time so that you can catch it takes a little more practice and patience. The best thing to do here is when you see the truck and the wheels moving, keep an eye out for the grab bar on your board. Grab tape is the early warning sign you need to be prepared. As soon as you see the bar approaching, start lowering your feet and try to grab the board. The timing will take practice, so don’t give up if you find this a little difficult at first.
The final problem is putting your feet up as soon as you can grab them and put your feet down. It’s common for some skaters to find that they always have one foot on the board and one foot on the board, that they don’t land in the right spot, and if you’re not careful it can cause injury if you’re doing the trick on the move. What is the best way to solve this problem? Once you master the above two scripts, you will find that you will be better able to get both feet on the board because your technique will be much better. Another common reason for not being able to put both feet on the board is a lack of confidence. This may sound a little strange, but when you’re just learning a new trick part of why it’s so hard, you’re not sure if you’ll be able to do it or not. By believing in yourself and staying focused, you’ve won half the battle because you’re mentally prepared. All that remains now is to practice and keep practicing until you finally master the trick.