Assuming Quote by Tony Hawk
“I think that the board is a lot more intuitive than people assume. You get on it and all you have to do is put one foot on the tail and one foot on the nose and rock it up and down and that will get you into the tricks or wheelies or manuals. It's not about the balance so much as it is about the timing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Tony Hawk on skateboarding fundamentals, 2015
Skateboarding tricks rely more on timing and foot placement than balance, emphasizing rhythm and control.
In simple terms: Timing and foot placement are key.
Key Takeaway
Focus on timing.
Themes
skateboarding
technique
timing
Mood
focused
practical
Type
instructional
motivational
When to use this quote
- learning new tricks
- coaching beginners
- practice sessions
Key Concepts
motor control
rhythm
skill acquisition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you train timing without a board?
- What drills improve foot placement?
A Different Perspective
Balance still matters for safety.
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)
