Skateboarding is a popular outdoor hobby among teenagers and adults. Not only does a skateboard provide an exciting way to pass the time, but according to a publication of the House Committee on Health Care, skateboarding is an excellent cardio workout. The first and most important step in skateboarding is to learn how to skate. While the concept is simple, it can sometimes take weeks to feel comfortable with the process.
Step 1
Find your dominant leg before you attempt to skate. An easy way to determine this is to getting in a running start position. The leg that you naturally put behind the other is typically the dominant
Step 2
Stand on the skateboard with your dominant foot at the back of the board, just in front of the curved portion, and point your toes to the side of the board. Your less dominant should be just past the center of the board with your toes pointing at the front.
Step 3
Stand on the board with your knees slightly bent and shift your weight back and forth until you get the hang of how to balance. It's important to feel comfortable with balancing before you attempt to skate.
Step 4
Put your dominant foot on the ground. Push back with your foot to propel the skateboard forward.
Step 5
Return your foot to the starting position until you need another boost of speed. When you need more speed, put your foot on the ground and quickly push back. Do not, however, let your foot drag as it can abruptly stop the board.
Step 6
Shift your weight to the back of the board when you need to stop. This will cause the back end to drag against the ground and stop the momentum. The more weight you put on the ground, the quicker you will stop.
Tips and Warnings
- Always wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads when skateboarding.
- Do not skateboard in prohibited areas such as streets, parking lots and parking garages. Always follow your local skateboarding laws to avoid potential fines.
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