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How To: BOARDSLIDE (Back Foot Secret) | Boardslide Tutorial

ByMeg

Channel: Trick Dojo
Published: 2026-02-09T02:08:33Z
Playlist: TD Lv3 — Street Entry

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Pumping is how you generate speed on transition without pushing. You’re using the curve and gravity to build momentum by moving your weight strategically. This is the engine that powers transition skating.

Who This Video Helps

You’ve landed drop-ins and you’re comfortable on transition. Pumping feels mysterious until you understand it’s about weight placement and timing. This is for skaters ready to move beyond just dropping in and actually ride the transition.

What To Watch Closely

  • Weight In The Trough. As the board goes down and through the curve, the rider compresses and puts weight down. This is the acceleration part of the pump.
  • Weight Up On The Way Out. As the board comes up the transition, the rider extends and lightens their weight slightly. This helps the board travel higher.
  • The Rhythm And Timing. Pumping is rhythmic. Watch how the rider moves with the curve, not against it. The timing is everything.

Common Mistakes

  • Pumping Against The Curve. If you’re trying to accelerate when the curve says decelerate, pumping won’t work. Work with the transition, not against it.
  • Stiff Body Position. Rigid riders can’t pump effectively. You need flexible knees and a willingness to move with the board.

Try This Drill

Drop in and focus purely on pumping through one pass. Don’t worry about tricks or style. Just pump and notice how your speed changes with weight placement.

Dojo Note

Pumping is one of the most elegant skills in skateboarding. You’re using physics and timing to generate speed without external input. Once you understand pumping, you realize transitions are more efficient than flat ground—you’re using gravity to help you. That perspective shift changes everything about how you approach transition skating.

What To Learn Next

Once pumping feels natural, learn carving to control direction and combine speed with turning. You’re building the fundamentals of transition flow.

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