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How to Footbreak on a Skateboard or Longboard

From Adam Squared, for About.com

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Footbreaking - Weight Transfer

How to Footbreak on a Skateboard or Longboard

How to Footbreak on a Skateboard or Longboard

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2) Now go ahead and transfer all your weight on your front foot as you swing out your back leg and lower it to the ground. It is important to keep your back leg straight as you lower it to the ground. Also, keep all your weight centered on your front foot, do not lean back or forward.

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