Basic to Surf with a Good Posture
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When you are starting in the world of surfing, you should know that placing yourself in the correct position on the board is essential, both to perform the maneuvers in the right way, as well as to avoid balance problems, falls and unnecessary muscle efforts.
Today we will tell you about the key concepts to position yourself correctly on your table. It is also recommended if you can sign up for a surf school, so you can practice the basic postures with professionals, who will guide you step by step.
Once you master the posture, you will notice that you will have more balance and greater maneuverability on the waves. Little by little you will lose the fear of falling and you will gain more confidence when you catch the waves.
You will see that from so much practice, you are doing maneuvers that you thought were impossible to achieve.
We will start with the basic posture
You must stand with your feet centered on the board, with a distance between them similar to the width of your shoulders or a little more, so that you manage to maintain balance and not fall to the first.
Bend your knees a little and place them so that they point towards each other. At the same time you must keep your torso straight.
The way to place the feet and the distribution of the weight of your body on them, is the key to achieve the perfect balance on the board. Practice a lot until you achieve it, don’t be discouraged.
First start your practices on the sand and then in the water, in a few sessions you will gain more mobility and get used to surfing with a good posture.
One of the most common mistakes that beginner surfers usually make is that they try to lower their chest towards the board to maintain balance. This posture is incorrect, since having a curved back makes turning practically impossible, and most likely they end up falling off the table again and again.
If you notice that you are unbalanced, correct your posture. Bend your knees by pushing with your legs down, so that you can put all the weight on your legs.
To make a turn, you must first turn your head in the direction you want to go then turn your shoulders and hips. Simply put, your head is the steering wheel and your body must follow you in the same direction of movement.
The arms also play an important role they are similar to stabilizers, which must be positioned outside each of the rails of your board.
Once you master the basic postures, you will see how you enjoy this exciting sport. The more times you practice, the less time you need to make your first maneuvers in your favorite spots. Not to decay, encourage surfers!
