This article was co-authored by Jon Depoian. Jon Depoian is a Skateboarding Instructor and the Owner of Intro2Skateboarding, an organization based in Orange County, California that provides professional private, home-school, after-school, birthday party, and summer camp skateboard lessons for beginners and experienced skateboarders alike. Jon has over 21 years of skateboarding experience, has over 10 years of skateboard instruction experience, and has focused mostly on producing street skateboarding videos and skating competitions. This article has been viewed 395,199 times.

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Balancing on a skateboard can be tricky at first, but with the right posture and a little patience, you’ll soon get the hang of it. Make sure your feet are behind the bolts that hold the wheels on, which will give you the best control over your board. Bend your knees slightly, since this keeps your center of gravity lower to the ground and makes balancing easier. Try practicing balancing on the board while it’s standing still. This will help build your confidence and reduce your chances of falling. Try shifting your weight from your heels to your toes and back to get used to the feeling. When you’re ready to get moving, start with one foot on the board and the other hovering over the ground so you can easily stop yourself if you go too fast. Then, get used to riding with both feet on the board. For more tips, including how to turn on a skateboard, read on!