First airs, with a coach
Ready when: Rails, ledges and coping grinds (a2) begun and confident in several mini ramps.
What the coach teaches
Ollies and early grabs below the coping before airs above it; the backside air; turning the front shoulder back to land; knee slides on vert.
At home, safe only
Fall and roll (b3).
Ask the club
Knee and elbow pads are needed on vert; the ramp rules.
What you can see from the side
The board stays pressed to the feet.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach clears airs above the coping.
Stop and get a coach when
Any head knock.
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