| Skateboarding shares the common trait of so many | | | | which foot goes forwards, if it is your left foot then |
| of life's most desired skills... Before you can do it | | | | you're regular, if it's your right foot then you're |
| competently and confidently, you first need to build a | | | | goofy. |
| foundation of basic skills. These required skills are | | | | You need to become familiar with your board. |
| nothing to fear, in fact learning how to skateboard is | | | | Practice riding around with all four wheels flat on the |
| quite enjoyable. Once you have the basic skills of | | | | ground, before you attempt to ollie, you need to |
| balance and timing under control you'll enjoy exploring | | | | become familiar with the feeling of how to |
| all the great tricks you can do with a skateboard! | | | | skateboard safely and confidently on flatland. |
| Before you can run, you first need to learn to walk; | | | | Your first ollie will be exciting, it's a matter if timing, |
| Before you learn to walk, you first need to balance | | | | balance and skillful execution. You need to keep you |
| on your feet; Before you learn to balance on your | | | | weight over the centre of the board, with your back |
| feet, you first need to crawl on your knees and so | | | | foot right on the back end of the board. When you |
| on... | | | | kick down on the back of the board you need to |
| Skateboarding is no different; and pardon the above | | | | slide your front foot upwards at the same time to |
| cliches, because it really is very similar to the process | | | | ensure the board doesn't flip over backwards before |
| of learning to crawl-walk-run-jump and so on. | | | | it lands. |
| Before you can learn how to skateboard you first | | | | This will give you a great foundation and allow you to |
| need to learn what sort of skateboard is suitable for | | | | learn so many more great tricks, you can learn how |
| a beginner; I wouldn't recommend one of the $19.99 | | | | to grind, how to heelflip, how to hardflip and so many |
| discount boards if you are serious about learning. | | | | more exciting tricks! |
| Speak to an expert at your local skate store and be | | | | Skating is a great hobby and I really hope you enjoy |
| prepared to spend around $69.99 for a suitable board. | | | | learning how to skateboard as much as I have! |
| Are you a regular or goofy footer? This depends on | | | | |