How to Get Better at Skateboarding

If you are new to skateboarding, you probably feel like you will never be as good as some of your more experienced skater friends. Never fear. There are some things you can do to improve your skating. Get better at skateboarding and feel like you can grind with the best of them.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

1. Study the sport. Watch skateboarding videos and see how the pros do it. They're at the top of their game and you can learn a lot from them. Pay attention to the way they execute their skills and practice the way they do. Try not to imitate their style though. If you want to get better at skateboarding, you need to develop your own style.

2. Go to skateboarding competitions. Get better by watching professionals up close and in person. Watch how the best skaters push themselves to perform under pressure. Motivate yourself to put in more hours by seeing a live competition.

3. Skate with better skateboarders. This may sound intimidating but it will push you to improve your skills. Ask the skaters questions and copy their techniques. Ask them to watch you and point out what you do wrong. Aim to master the skills they show you.

4. Push yourself. Step outside of your skating comfort zone. If you want to get better at skateboarding, raise the bar a little every time you skate. Move faster, jump higher and grind harder. But be smart about it to minimize the risk of injury. Pushing yourself helps you meet your true potential.

5. Visualize yourself performing skateboard skills. When you can't have your board in your hands, concentrate on the correct execution of skills in your head. Master the technical side of skateboarding in your head first before you hit the pavement. Picture yourself being successful on your board and raise your confidence.

6. Practice, practice, practice. If you want to get better at skateboarding, you have to put in the time, plain and simple. Make skateboarding your priority and do it as much as possible.

Tips & Warnings

• Learning new skateboarding skills comes with risk of injury. Learn new skills at your own risk and always wear the proper safety gear.

Resources

• Buy skateboarding videos to improve your skills.
• Find pro and amateur skateboarding competitions.