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Skateboarders maneuver on boards that measure 28 to 33 inches long, requiring balance and coordination. One of the best ways to learn balance on a skateboard is to practice skating properly.
It's important to keep your balance as you skateboard. Your body is the most important addition to any skateboarding stance after the skateboard itself. You need to realize that balance is the key ingredient to all tricks. Slight movements of your body on the skateboard enable you to straighten up or turn as you move.