| If you want to learn to skateboard, one of the first | | | | start the maneuver. |
| skateboarding tricks you'll want to master is the drop | | | | Once you are in the right stance and are ready to |
| in. Mastering the skill of dropping in is critical because | | | | drop in, take your front foot that isn't on the board |
| it's the maneuver you will use time and time again at | | | | yet and step onto your skateboard right above |
| the top of a half or quarter pipe or any time you | | | | where the front truck bolts are located. As you do |
| need to start skateboarding from a transition. For | | | | this, make sure to keep all your weight on your back |
| example, the transition from flat to slope found at | | | | foot. |
| the top of a hill or ledge. Since dropping in requires no | | | | You're now ready to drop in so shift your weight to |
| popping, flipping, or turning, it is generally considered | | | | your front foot and lean forward. As you lean |
| an easy skateboard trick perfect for beginners. | | | | forward, pop your front trucks down to the |
| Here's how to pull it off. | | | | transition/slope, keeping your knees slightly bent and |
| When you first learn to skateboard and start | | | | about 70-80% of your weight on your front foot. |
| performing your first skateboarding tricks and tips, | | | | Then, simply maintain your balance and ride out the |
| remember to play it safe to keep from getting hurt. | | | | transition until you reach the bottom. At the bottom, |
| It's common to fall as you practice your skills so | | | | shift your weight to a normal riding stance and |
| wear protective gear. To practice dropping in, find a | | | | continue coasting. |
| shallow embankment or small quarter pipe. At the top | | | | When you first learn to skateboard using the drop in |
| where the quarter pipe transitions to the flat part, | | | | maneuver, you may find yourself leaning back as you |
| put the tail of your skateboard on the edge and | | | | drop your board to the transition. Don't do this as it |
| make sure your back wheels are on the transition | | | | will cause you to fall. This generally happens if you |
| slope. Your front wheels should be up in the air | | | | get scared part way through the maneuver. Wear |
| hanging out over the slope. | | | | protective gear as you practice to prevent injury and |
| Position your feet so one foot (your back foot) is on | | | | try it with 100% confidence and zero hesitation. |
| the tail of your board holding it in place while your | | | | Remember to lean forward as you drop in and you'll |
| other foot (the front foot) rests behind it on the flat | | | | be well on your way to becoming the slickest |
| area at the top of the quarter pipe. This will be the | | | | skateboarder on the block. |
| foot you step onto your skateboard with when you | | | | |