Skateboarding Basics and Techniques

What is one key difference between how adults and kids learn to skateboard?

• Kids tend to apply tips more quickly.

• Adults often learn faster by applying tips.

• Adults are more likely to learn by falling.

• Kids are more fragile than adults.

What is the purpose of learning the duck walk in skateboarding?

• To learn how to balance and turn.

• To increase speed quickly.

• To perform tricks in the air.

• To improve jumping skills.

What is the recommended way to pick up speed on a skateboard?

• Stay on the balls of your feet like a runner.

• Keep your foot flat on the board.

• Push with both feet simultaneously.

• Press your heel down firmly.

What does the technique of pumping help you achieve in skateboarding?

• It propels you up the wall of a bowl.

• It helps you jump higher.

• It allows you to stop quickly.

• It helps you balance on one foot.

What is the benefit of bending your legs more while pumping?

• It makes you go slower.

• It helps you turn more easily.

• It reduces the risk of falling.

• It propels you higher up the wall.