Here’s how you can learn that new trick you’ve been dieing to get dialled.

Slap on a DVD of your favourite pro shredder (they should have the same stance as you e.g. regular or goofy).

Fast forward to where they bang out the trick you want to learn.

Put it on slow motion.

Now stand up and get in your surf stance (you may feel like a knob doing this so feel free to close the curtains).

Keep a close eye on what the pro is doing and imitate their movement.

Watch the trick several times, each time focusing on a different aspect.

1. Stance.

At what points are they getting low with bent knees?
When do they extend their legs and stand up?
Are they relaxed or tense?

2. Upper Body.

Do they lead certain parts of the trick by swinging their arms and shoulders?

3. Speed.

How fast are the going and how do they generate speed?

4. Eyes.

When do they look up at the lip and when are they staring down line to set up for the next trick?

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The more you do this, the more natural it will be for your body to replicate this trick in the water.

Now go hit the waves. Don’t forget your tool belt ‘cos you’ll be throwing hammers all day…

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