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 Beginner Video Lessons

The Fundamentals of Skateboarding

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These will cover stance, pedals & brakes, up to fakie, kickturn, drop in, rock to fakie, and air out.

Stance: How to stand and ride a skateboard, the correct foot placement, and the difference between goofy and regular. This is a foundational skill to begin your journey on a skateboard.

Pedal & Brake: How to push on a skateboard forward from a starting, how to stop on a skateboard at the end of your run, and the proper foot placement as you move in and out of your stance. This is a crucial skill that will help you get moving on your board.

Up to Fakie: How to ride up and back down a ramp on your skateboard, the correct body position, and what to expect when you start rolling backwards. This is an important skill as you introduce different objects while riding.

Backside Kickturn: How to ride up an object, turn around and ride back down while maintaining your forward moving stance. This trick will help you navigate many different terrains and obstacles.

Drop In: How to set up in a tail stall at the top of a ramp, the motion of making the drop into the transition, and riding away safely. This skill is a right of passage for a skater at a skate park.

Rock to Fakie: How to roll up a transition, stall your front trucks over the coping, and lift back over to ride down the object fakie. This trick will build confidence and protect you as you explore the skate park!

Air Out: How to ride up and out of an object with enough speed to lift you in the air. This trick is a ton of fun and will expand your horizons on a skateboard.