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Skateboarding Basics: Stance, Push and Balance

A safe first session: find regular vs goofy, stand over the bolts, push and foot-brake on flat ground, and build balance before any tricks.

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Prereqs: none. Next: Fall practice and protective gear for board sports. Sources: Skateboard GB beginner guide; Skateboarding Australia stance/push/stop basics; Braille / VLSkate beginner demos. Wear a helmet; start on flat, clean pavement with grass nearby.
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