Nervous about your first surfing lesson? You can practice at home before you even get out on the beach. Here are some practical quick tips for starting to surf before you hit the waves.
- Practice on a board in your garage. It might feel silly, but you can work on position and stance. Lay down flat on your belly and stay near the middle or back of the board.
- Pretend to paddle and then practice lifting yourself up. It’s kind of like doing a pushup.
- When you get up, try to do it in one motion. This is the key part and practicing it now will make it easier once you’re in the water. Don’t get on your knees first. Lift yourself with your arms with knees bent into a standing position.
- Get into a standing position towards the back of the board. Remember that being further back on the board means you’ll have more control.
- The great part about practicing at home is that you won’t fall and you won’t get wet!
