How to Stand on a Skateboard?: Better Stance and Balance

The perfect stance is an important part of learning how to stand on a skateboard. Whether you are trying to balance or ride, the right stance can make all the difference in whether you succeed or fail. 

This article will go over some tips that will help your stance be more successful and give you better results when standing on a skateboard. Below we have also given some tips to have a better balance on your Skateboard.

How to Stand on a Skateboard? Importance of Stance

The standing stance while skateboarding is very important. It can make the difference between you staying on or falling off your board. 

The best way to maintain your balance while skating is to keep a wide base and distribute your weight evenly over both feet. 

You want to be as low to the ground as possible without putting too much pressure on an individual foot, or your knees.

The best way to find the perfect stance is by standing on your board how you normally would stand in front of it and pushing with one leg until you feel comfortable enough to ride away without falling off. 

This will give you a good idea of what the best starting position for skateboarding should be like while giving yourself some push.

How to Stand on a Skateboard?: Tips for Beginners

1. Choose your Stance: Goofy or Regular

There are two stances that people use when skateboarding or longboarding, goofy and regular. Goofy is when your left foot is in the front and regular is when your right foot is in the front. 

The majority of people find goofy easier to balance on because it gives you more control over the board since your lead foot (left) will be doing most of the work. Some people are so good at riding goofy they can switch to regular in a few seconds while still being able to ride just as well. 

But it’s very rare that someone is equally skilled with both stances and normally you will only be comfortable skating one way or another depending on your natural body mechanics.

2. Enhance your Focus

If you find yourself struggling to balance on your Skateboard or just can’t seem to keep it under control then chances are that is caused by a lack of focus. The best thing for this problem is taking some time and practicing standing on the board without moving around too much, kind of like an exercise routine.

3. Place feet Shoulder Width Apart

When you place your feet shoulder-width apart, it makes a wider base for yourself to distribute your weight over. This will help give you more balance and control while standing on your skateboard.

4. Bend a Little

When you stand on a skateboard, it’s important to bend your knees. This will help with balance and being able to control the board as well as keep you from falling off too easily.

Remember that there is no right way for everyone to find what works best for yourself by trying out different stances until you have found one or two that feel the most comfortable to you.

5. Look Forward

Remember to look straight ahead and not down at the ground. This will help you keep a good balance on your Skateboard while also being able to better control it if need be.

How to Balance on your Skateboard?: Tips for Beginners

1. Choose Comfortable Shoes

Some people prefer wearing flip-flops while riding on their Skateboard because they are used to having them on already. But the most comfortable ones for this kind of activity will be shoes made specifically for skateboarding.

If you choose tennis shoes, make sure they have good padding and aren’t too heavy, or else it could cause some problems for you later on.

2. Place feet at the Back of Bolts

When you place your feet at the back of the bolts, it gives you more stability and makes it harder for the board to turn from underneath you. 

The downside is that this stance doesn’t give you as much control when doing tricks or going fast. But as a beginner, it will help you learn faster.

3. Push your Board Carefully

It’s a good idea to push your board carefully at first until you get the hang of things. Always look ahead and pay attention to what is going on around you before pushing off so that nothing will catch you by surprise. Remember not to Push too Hard.

If done properly, it only takes a light touch from the ball of your foot to get the board moving. So if you find yourself pushing too hard, then chances are you’re not doing it correctly and might end up losing your balance.

4. Try to Maintain Body Weight

Your body weight will shift as you move on your skateboard and it’s important to try and maintain the same level of pressure across both feet. If one foot is more weighted than the other, then chances are that you’re going to either fall off or lose control of your board very quickly.

5. Avoid Tricks in the Start

Although it might be tempting to get right into things and start doing tricks, you should avoid them at first until you have gotten the hang of standing on a skateboard. It’s also possible that some people will never feel comfortable enough to do any kind of trick and in this case, there is nothing wrong with that either.

Conclusion

Remember that there is no right way for everyone to find what works best for yourself by trying out different stances until you have found one or two that feel the most comfortable to you.

Look Forward and don’t forget to Push your Board Carefully, Maintain Body Weight, Avoid Tricks at the Start, and Remember not to push too Hard!

These are some basic tips to help beginners feel more comfortable and confident when standing on a skateboard. As always, practice makes perfect so keep at it!