Are you supposed to push with your front foot on a skateboard?

There are two stances for skateboarding: regular and goofy. Goofy-footers skate with their right foot at the front of the board and push with their left foot. “Riding regular” means that you skate with your left foot as your front foot and push your board with your right foot.

What foot do you push off with?

Regular. Use your right foot to push off with a long,hard,quick kicking motion. You can do it about 3 to 4 times. Put your right foot on the back screws and twist both feet so they are horizontal and parallel.

Should I push with front or back foot?

It’s usually better to push with your back foot. If you are just learning to skate, this is a good time to re-learn to push with your back foot. Pushing “mongo” can get in your way, meaning you might have to shuffle your feet around before doing technical tricks. It’s harder to steady and control your skateboard.

Do you push with your front or back foot?

From the beginning, you should learn to push with your dominant foot. That foot should go toward the rear, which is why we call it the back foot. If you’re regular-footed, it is the right foot. Pushing with the back foot makes everything look easy and natural, while pushing with the front foot looks brutish and clumsy.

Can I push with my front foot?

Mongo pushing means pushing your skateboard using your front foot. It takes more time to get into a proper position and you’ll have less balance because the center of your skateboard deck provides less stability. Proper pushing means you put your front foot near the front of your trucks (near the bolts).

Is goofy footed bad?

There is no right or wrong way to stand on a skateboard (or snowboard, surfboard, or any other board), but most people feel more comfortable riding a skateboard regular, instead of goofy. The dominant foot is often back because it is better able to control the board. Beginners should go with the stance that feels best.