Manual


A skater doing a very long manual
1. If you ever want to be a good technical skater, you have to learn this trick. It's very helpful for doing 5-0s and otherwise developing balance.
2. Push off and give yourself some speed.
3. Foot placement is important. Most people keep their back foot on the tail and the front foot right behind the front bolts.
4. Everyone has a slightly different version or emphasis on how to do this trick but most would agree that you shouldn't be leaning back.
5. Some people emphasize bending your front leg to get onto your back wheels. Other people think of it in terms of centering weight on the back truck and pushing down on the tail. Experiment and find what works for you.
6. Use your arms to help control your balance.
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