Hey skateboarders! What's the trick for propelling yourself without pushing off the ground?

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My 12yo son just got a long board skateboard. He'd like to figure out how to propel himself forward on the board by pivoting or rocking back and forth rather than pushing on the ground. Unfortunately, I never learned this maneuver myself.

Can anyone tell me if there's a special name for this way of moving forward?

Can you point at (tell me a URL) for a good web page or video that teaches this technique?

Thanks!

? · Accepted Answer

We use to call that a Tic-Tac.
It is called something else on the West Coast.
See the link,,,,
Have Fun, wear protective gear.

Barbara · Answer

Step one: turn off gravity. Step two: push off from the ground. You will now be levitating. Note: if you hit the ceiling, you will no longer be levitating, at least from the point of view of someone standing on their head.

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Hey skateboarders! What's the trick for propelling yourself without pushing off the ground?

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