How to Footbreak on a Skateboard or Longboard
From Adam Squared, for About.com
Footbreaking - Common Mistake
How to Footbreak on a Skateboard or Longboard
Photo: Adam Squared
5) A common 1st mistake is that when you apply your back foot to brake it will want to skip off the ground. This is because you are applying too much weight on your back foot. Remember all your weight is basically on your front leg, and you are just dragging your back foot on the ground to slow down.
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