SKATEBOARD · TRICK SCHOOL
PUSHING
Boards don't roll themselves. Front foot on the bolts, back foot on the ground: push, step on, cruise. Everything starts here.
Level: BEGINNER
WATCH IT FRAME BY FRAME
Frame 1 / 6 Front foot on the front bolts, toes forward
Steps
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Front foot points forward
Front foot over the front bolts, toes turned towards the nose. That keeps you steady while you push.
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Plant your back foot
Bend your front knee a little and put your back foot on the ground next to the board, level with the front wheels.
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Push
Push the ground backwards with your back foot. Long, calm pushes beat short, frantic ones.
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Step on and cruise
Put your back foot back on over the back bolts, turn your front foot sideways again and roll.
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Learn to stop too
Easiest brake: drag your back foot, or slow down and step off. Sort out stopping before you go near a hill.