Boxes & Rails: Side Entries
What, Why, How
To be able to ride a wider variety of features in the park with side-entries.
VIDEO: Side-Entry 50-50s with Richie Johnston
Hot Tip
Movements & Board Performance
Vertical & Lateral
For frontside entries, soft ankles play a key role in a balanced takeoff and being able to make small adjustments is necessary to lock onto the feature. During takeoff, the knees will provide the most range to help move the upper body laterally towards the feature so that the shoulders can lead the rest of the body onto the feature. For backside entries, pull the toes up slightly during approach and takeoff to ensure that a stable, consistent platform is kept to pop from. For both backside and frontside, when on the feature the COM is kept stable by using small adjustments in the ankles, knees and hips to help keep the board flat to the feature.
Longitudinal
Begin in a longitudinally centred position during approach and depending on the entry speed and height of the feature, the COM can be shifted slightly aft to allow for more of an ollie onto the feature if required.
Rotational
Rotational movements should be kept to a minimum to avoid unwanted pivot during any zone of the complete trick.
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Terrain & Group Management
Corrective Teaching
Self Reflection
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