Skateboarding Falls can be Dangerous
Learn to Fall Without Doing Major Damage!

Skateboarding falls are a part of skating. As a beginner you will fall off your board and it will pay you to learn to minimise possible injuries right from the start.

Wearing the proper safety gear is a step in the right direction but you shouldn't rely on that alone.

Running off the Board

The first thing to practice is to run out of a fall. If you catch a wheel on something and your board suddenly stops you may avoid a fall by running off your board.

If you can keep your momentum up you may stumble but you're less likely to fall.

Running off the board is easier said than done and should be practised until you get a feel for it.

While riding at slow speeds try jumping off the board and into a run. You never know when this technique may come in handy.

Rolling into the Fall

Another thing to practice is tucking your arms in when you fall. Instinct tells you to extend your arms to break your fall but all you're going to break is your wrist if you come off your board onto hard cement.

A skateboarding wrist guard will help but it doesn't guarantee protection against a fracture if you land on your outstretched hands.

Practice on soft grass and learn to roll out of a fall. Tuck in your arms and elbows and try to roll over your shoulder and onto your back.

The act of rolling will absorb some of the impact and lower the risk of serious damage.

Don't dwell too much on falling as your aim is to stay on the board. But do occasionally practice good techniques to prevent injuries.


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