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Intro to Switch Skating

Begin developing comfort riding switch.

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Drills
01

Switch Stance Pushing

Sets5
Reps10 pushes
Duration60s per set

Keep your front shoulder squared forward. Look where you want to go, not at your feet. Short, controlled pushes - no rushing.

02

Switch Balance Glide

Sets3
Reps1 glide
Duration20s each

Push once in switch stance and glide as long as possible. Keep knees bent and weight centered. Count the seconds out loud.

03

Switch Tick Tacks

Sets3
Reps8 tacks
Duration45s per set

Small tick-tack movements to build board feel in switch stance. Keep the movements tight and controlled. Progress to wider tacks.

04

Switch to Regular Transition

Sets3
Reps5 transitions
Duration30s per set

Roll in switch, then pivot 180 degrees into regular stance mid-roll. Focus on a clean weight shift rather than speed.

05

Switch Kick Turn (180)

Sets3
Reps5 each direction
Duration60s per set

Full 180 kick turn in switch stance. Stay low through the rotation. Land with knees bent and roll away cleanly before stopping.