Skateboarding in Action

Skateboarding in Action shows kids how to get moving! What began as a way for surfers to practice on land has become one of North America's most popular sports. Skateboarding combines balance, dexterity, and invention and is constantly evolving. Full-color photos and concise text detail: - anatomy and care of the board and safety equipment - basics of motions and balance for the first-time skater - all the building blocks of skating tricks explained, including ollies, kickturns, grinds, slides, spins, rock n' roll, and many more - both streetstyle and vertical skating covered