How to Push on a Skateboard

You don't look comfortable enough riding on your board. I'd ride a bunch for a while before moving to Ollies. [VIDEO]

If you don’t have anyone around you who skates and can show you the basics, skateiq on YouTube is a fantastic resource. I take the lessons there and distill them for my wife who’s just starting out too. [VIDEO]_

I recommend Mitchie Brusco's YouTube channel SkateIQ [VIDEO]. I linked you a video about proper pushing which might answer some of your questions. :)

That’s an awesome setup! If it matters at to you (and it’s fine if it doesn’t), you built a *skateboard*, not a *deck*. The *deck* is just the wood part. To get started, practice just pushing (sounds stupid, but lots of people do it wrong and get frustrated). [VIDEO]

SkateIQ has a video on pushing [VIDEO] that should set you on the right path!

Hard to say without seeing it, but this might be helpful from SkateIQ: [VIDEO]

Hey, I don't see anything wrong with your initial push but it seems you lack skills in pushing and board control. Here's a video from Skate IQ that goes over pushing on a skateboard in details: [VIDEO] One thing that helped me was being in a squat ready position and pivoting my front foot as I see fit. Toes more forward when pushing, toes more inwards when cruising, and slightly more inwards about a 45 degree angle w

Congratz on getting a board! Firstly, when you're new to skating, anything on the board feels awkward - including pushing. It's all about balancing on one leg. Your front leg specifically. Speed comes naturally when you're comfortable on your board, so don't be afraid to it slow (or be discouraged by the lack of speed). Mitchie Brusco's SkateIQ channel has you pretty much covered for anything you want to know about s