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Fix This Common Mistake When You Push

Skate IQ5 skaters recommend it · 7 mentions in 2024
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33K views · 2 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner

A 59 second short from Skate IQ on a common pushing mistake and how to fix it. Aimed at new skaters working on push form and balance.

Why skaters like it

Regularly linked in r/NewSkaters threads when someone asks for push critiques. Short and easy to apply for beginners.

“Looks like you’re not fully balanced over your board when pushing. Try positioning your head over your front bolts when you push!”

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What skaters said on Reddit

u/drabbiticus2024 · 11 points

You're getting there, but still putting too much weight into your back leg. You don't need to exactly kick the ground, but it should feel more like that than stepping with your back leg. Some useful shorts: - [VIDEO] - [VIDEO] - [VIDEO] - [VIDEO] - [VIDEO] For pushing, the biggest thing is developing a strong front foot + core so you can keep your entire weight on the board while moving the back foot around on the bo

u/MisterEh2024 · 5 points

That was good! i’m gonna drop these videos bc this guy is a better coach than i could ever be. [VIDEO] [VIDEO] [VIDEO] [VIDEO]

u/Cheeezeh2024 · 2 points

Looks like you’re not fully balanced over your board when pushing. Try positioning your head over your front bolts when you push! I hope this video helps! [VIDEO]

u/Hitmonbear2024 · 1 points

couple more videos i think would help [VIDEO] - leaning and micro adjustments [VIDEO] -weight placement [VIDEO] - better form drills

u/Donteezlee2024 · 1 points

[VIDEO] This is a great place to start