You Will Need:

• Ultimate daredevilling skills
• Sand and or grass
• Determination
• Basic gymnastic and scientific knowledge.

There are 5 Components to doing a frontflip.

• The Run up
• The Jump
• The Forward Motion
• The Follow Through
• The landing

We will go through each component step by step, but first, lets take a look at the frontflip. Because a forward roll is easier than a backward roll, people ignorantly assume that a frontflip is easier that a backflip. This is not true. With a backflip, as long as one has appropriate height, the legs come over the head, and naturally land on your feet. However with a frontflip a huge push of forward momentum is required to get the heels in front of the head.

Practice forward rolls, and forward handsprings. Then, on sand or grass, prepare to do you first frontflip.

1. Run...Fast. Build up lots of momentum.
2. Since you are running forwards, it will be natural to jump forward. But the necessary height will not come. Jump up.
3. Do not put your head to the ground, instead, tuck it in, like it wants to look up at the sky. Keep your legs tucked tight.
4. At about 45 degrees from a full rotation, uncurl your legs
5. Bend your knees as you land

Take note

• Practise on sand
• If you cant get enough height, practise on the trampoline
• Practice into a pool, but remember to jump far forward when doing that

Caution

• I do not take blame for any accidents, injuries or death that occurs. Flip at your own risk.
• There is a chance that if you do these steps wrong, concussion, injuries, or death could occur. Remember to spin fast. Always practice on a trampoline, but when you take it to ground, jump way higher.
• Only attempt if you are comfortable with forward handspring, forward roll, and other rolls. This makes sure you have a basic idea of what if feels like
• Always have a spotter.

Tips

• Jump high!
• Get a spotter
• If you are scared, then go over the steps in your mind. Think of it as a maths equation. Once you have the equation set up right, the answer comes with ease. 

1. Take your board into the water holding it flat on the right hand side of you
2. Once you have built up some momentum running, jump onto the board keeping your centre of gravity back. Your feet should be just hanging over the back of the surfboard.
3. To paddle, simply pull the water towards you and lean slightly forward. This will seem tiring at first, but keep trying, as you will get used to it.
4. If a broken wave comes towards you, simply keep paddling and push down as the wave passes underneath you. This should minimise the pull the wave has on you and your board.
5. Once you are far enough out, find a chunk of whitewash (broken wave) and turn around to face the beach
6. Paddle as hard as you can
7. Immediately after you feel the wave pushing you, start the pop up

The pop up

• Place your hands on either sides of the rails
• Push up and pop your whole body up in one motion
• Your strong foot should be at the back and your left foot in the middle
• For most people, you should be facing the right
• This will take a small amount of practice

1. As soon as you are riding the wave, control the board with your back foot and steer with them both
2. To come off, fall backwards and make sure you don't hit the board
3. Get out there and catch another wave!

Take note

• A longer board will be easier to stand up on and balance, however a shorter one has better control
• A block of wax is advised, to put more grip on the board, and make it less slippery
• Always attach your foot leash to your foot, as this prevents you losing your board, and it also stops other people getting hurt
• A wetsuit will help you stay warm, and will give you more surf time

Caution

• You can get hurt surfing, or hurt others, so be careful and learn to walk before you run

Tips

• To catch unbroken waves, paddle a lot harder and lift the nose of the board more
• Enjoy! Surfing is a fun sport, so get together with your mates and go get a tan!