Helping Your Kids Learn To Skateboard

You'll skate with your dominant foot on the tail end of your board, since this foot does the steering work. This is usually the foot that "leads" when you're walking. For example, when you walk up a staircase, your dominant foot usually takes the first step. Since you probably don't give any thought to this normally, you may have to observe the way you walk. Skating with your right foot at the tail end of the board is called skating "regular," whereas skating with your left foot on the back end is called skating "goofy." If you ride with your feet in the opposite of the position where you would normally ride, this is called "riding switch."

Find a good place to practice. Ideally, there should be a decent amount of level turf like blacktop where you'll have plenty of room to move. You might also find it helpful to use a space that has a grade or hill, such as a driveway, but it's better to find a hill that doesn't lead onto a street with passing cars. Empty parking lots can be good for this sometimes.

Watch videos before you take lessons. If you're thinking of spending money on lessons, you can get a lot more value from the money by watching some videos online first. You can do a search on YouTube for just about any skateboarding move you can imagine, and you'll find videos of people demonstrating how to do them. Make sure to pay close attention to the skaters' legs, the positions of their feet on the boards, and how much they bend their knees. For some types of moves, it's important to bend your knees at the right times. Watch the videos and try the moves on your own a few times. When you take lessons, you'll already know where you're running into problems and you'll know what questions to ask. It will also help you to quickly tell if the instructor is a good fit for you.

Remember to take it slow, take it day by day, and focus on the fundamentals. Don't attempt fancy tricks right out of the gate, and don't try anything dangerous too soon.

Skateboarding is exciting. It does not only symbolize freedom but it also hones skills. The best thing is that adults are not the only ones who can play this sport. In fact, kids can also learn skateboarding at a very young age. However, just like in every sport, caution should be observed. Everything will be okay if proper care is taken into consideration.

Here are some steps that you should follow when teaching your kids how to go skateboarding.

First, you need to teach your kids how to wear the shoes and how to tie them securely. Proper foot wear is very important in skateboarding. If the shoes are not worn properly, it can lead to accidents. Trust me. No one would like that. It is also important that the soles of the shoes are kept flat. This is to make sure that your kid has more control over the board. Flat soles will reduce the risk of slipping off the board while it is moving.

Second, you need to tell your kids to always wear protective gears.