Surfing/Important/Do 7 movements for successful pop-up in less than 1 second

Oliver has slow pop-ups. In that move, the takeoff will fail. This time we will talk about pop-ups.

At takeoff, the pop-up time given to surfers is very short. Surfers need to pop up in a moment before the waves break. Do the following 7 movements within 1 second.

That’s right. Do 7 movements almost at the same time in less than 1 second.

Below is the correct takeoff position. At first, lie down and paddle. The waves lift the surfboard tail from bottom to top, so push the tail with your knees to level the surfboard.

Pop-ups are different from push-up movements. The biggest difference is that you keep your knees on the tail of the surfboard. Crawl on all fours.

The surfboard must be kept level during takeoff. The tail is lifted up by the power of the waves. When popping up, you need to use your knees to push the tail into the waves.

This is a very important technique. Many beginners don’t know how to do this.

If you move your upper body forward while crawl on all fours, the nose side of the surfboard will sink. The shape of the waves is always different. Control your surfboard and keep it level.

If you move your upper body backwards while crawl on all fours, the tail side of the surfboard will sink. The shape of the waves is always different. Control your surfboard and keep it level.

It’s a secret method. Don’t tell anyone. You can also practice this method on the floor. Place your knees on the floor, crawl on all fours, and move your upper body back and forth. If you practice on the floor, you can do this action smoothly on the sea.

Keep in mind that moving your upper body forward will accelerate and moving your upper body backward will slow down, depending on the situation.

When popping up, the front foot should be in the middle of the surfboard. Please curl your back to create a space. This space also needs to be created within 1 second. When you stretch your elbows and raise your upper body, curl your back at the same time.

Place the back foot on the traction pad first. The best place to put the back foot is in the middle of the three fins. Point your knees to the outside of the surfboard and touch the traction pad inside the back foot to locate it. Place your back foot, keeping in mind pushing the tail into the waves to keep the surfboard level.

Place the front foot as soon as you place the back foot. You’re on all fours with your back curled up, so you have space to move your legs forward. Move your knees to touch your chest.

Place the front foot on the surfboard and step on it firmly. Your body will be stable. Then move your hands away from the surfboard.

Keep your upper body low even after you take your hands off the surfboard. Many beginners stretch their knees when they pop up. This is a big mistake. Bending your knees deeper lowers your center of gravity. The surfboard is stable. You don’t have to stretch your knees to destabilize your surfboard.

Even if you succeed in popping up, you can wipe out by stretching your knees. Be sure to keep your low posture. Also, if you bend your knees, you can accelerate your surfboard by stretching your knees the next time you make an ups and downs or bottom turn.

This is a difficult move for beginners. Practice a lot. Then you will be able to do it in less than a second.