A short article about skating and skateboarder types.

1. What 'type' of skateboarder are you? Regular or Goofy?
Before you start skating, you should consider which foot position best suits one. This
should by no means be an emotional decision, as 'almost all drive regular, then I go
Goofy.' , Because usually one of the two falls easier and if you do not figure out what it is,
we are driving and learning much more challenging!
Unfortunately, this ability can not be considered as dependent on the preferred body half
(right-handed/left-handed). Therefore, we have listed here the possibilities to recognize
your preferred foot position. A detailed description of the various foot positions can be
found in our footing listing.
You don’t need to be a pro athlete to be involved in a real match. You can find and play
the latest skateboard games and choose techniques which turn you to an expert
skateboard player.
The striding foot
It is very reliable to check which foot is the first step in sudden situations because this is
usually the preferred front foot of the foot position during skateboarding. (Left foot:
Regular, right foot: Goofy)
To find out which one there are several possibilities, try to get more than one, and in each

2. case several times to assure you because the same result will not always come out.
Also, you should think as little as possible about what you are doing while you do the tests
below to prevent mental interference.
Stand straight and with your eyes closed and let your body slowly tilt forward. Before you
fall, you will reflex a foot forward to balance the overweight; this is probably your
outstretched foot.
When stepping on the stairs, pay attention to which foot takes the first staircase, which can
also point to the foot of the foot.
Attention: Both feet should have the same distance to the stairs. Otherwise, the rear foot
will automatically be pulled forward.
Let a second person push you from behind and watch as the first test on the foot.