What Stance should you take on the Skateboard

First of all take it slow, its not going to be easy at all, you will probably end up falling every time you jump on the skateboard. If you fall, thats normal, we all do it and get right back up again. Within a few days you will be able to move around after you find your balance.

Bring your skateboard to a smooth surface like a basketball court, or even in doors. This will provide a surface where the wheels can move freely and not suddenly throw you off the board by getting caught in some uneven surface or wide spaced tar.

Try jumping on the board to get the feel of its movements, be sure to jump on the board above both wheels this will prevent the board from flipping up on you. Do this for a good 10 minutes.

The next step is to figure out which foot you push off with. This is very different for everyone but, the rule is, that if your right footed, then you push off or kick with your right foot.

The question is, do you push from your front foot, or back foot? The answer is you can learn both but for starting off your better pushing from your front good foot.

There are TWO types of skating styles

1. GOOFY SKATEBOARDING STANCE- Right foot forward
2. REGULAR SKATEBOARDING STANCE - Left foot forward

MONGO SKATEBOARDING STANCE - Push with back foot

The Mongo technique is more complicated and takes longer to learn so I would suggest using, GOOFY or REGULAR.