8 Bodyboard Moves For Beginners

August 1, 2024

Our 8 Hand Picked Moved that are guaranteed to elevate your riding.

We asked Bodyboard-Holidays Director and British team bodyboard coach, Rob Barber to cover the most important moves in bodyboarding.

Here are the tricks covered in the video. Which will you learn first?

Top Bodyboard Moves - Tube Ride

Tube Riding:

(00:10) The ultimate bodyboarding manoeuvre! 

Top Bodyboard Moves - Trimming

Trimming:

(01:00) Learn how to set your line perfectly for optimal wave riding. 

Top Bodyboard Moves - El Rollo

El Rollo:

(02:04) Unlock the secrets to airtime and impressive aerial manoeuvres. 

Top Bodyboard Moves - Reverse Spin

Reverse Spin:

(02:57) Master the art of the reverse 360 spin and impress your friends.

Top Bodyboard Moves - Re Entry

Re-entry:

(03:52) Learn the foundation for more advanced aerial tricks.

Top Bodyboard Moves - Forward Spin

Threesixty Spin:

(04:51) The most iconic bodyboarding move, functional and flashy!

Top Bodyboard Moves - Floater

Floater:

(05:46) A fun and surprisingly practical move that adds variety to your ride.

Top Bodyboard Moves - Cutback

Cutback:

(06:44) Harness the waves speed, nail a smooth flowing turn and make the most of every wave. 

Looking to maximise your fun at the beach this summer? Bodyboarding could be your new obsession. This thrilling water sport is accessible to everyone, from fearless wave riders to casual beachgoers. Bodyboarding is a fantastic way to experience the thrill of catching waves without having to spend hours learning how to stand up on a surfboard. Sure, it comes with a fast learning curve, but that doesn’t make it any less of a sport!

With millions of boards sold worldwide each year, bodyboarding’s popularity is undeniable. Its appeal lies in its simplicity and versatility, attracting not just youngsters but also the elderly. Bodyboarding is for everyone. Whether you’re a complete newbie eager to dip your toes into the world of wave riding or a seasoned surfer looking for a change of pace, bodyboarding is fun! The best part? There’s no pressure to perform. Just grab your board, hit the water, and enjoy the ride.

Once you’ve mastered the basics of bodyboarding, including catching your first waves, paddling out, and duck diving, it’s only natural that you’ll want to progress. Who wouldn’t want to catch their first barrel on a bodyboard or perform their first 360 spin or bodyboard aerial? By developing your repertoire, you will only increase the amount of fun you have in the ocean.

Looking to take your bodyboarding to the next level? Fantastic! This video by Bodyboard Holidays founder Rob Barber features his top 8 bodyboarding tricks for beginners.

Rob, a bodyboarding expert with over 20 years of coaching experience, breaks down the fundamentals into easily digestible steps. From mastering the classic “tube ride” to executing a smooth cutback, you’ll learn everything you need to conquer your first waves and progress your skills.

What is the quickest way to progress? The quickest way to progress in bodyboarding is by getting the basics right. By taking a bodyboard lesson with a company such as Bodyboard Holidays, you will gain expert knowledge to help your wave riding progress in a safe environment. Bodyboard Holidays also offers coaching weekends in the UK. During these two-day bodyboarding adventures, you will not only benefit from video analysis sessions but also learn other valuable tips such as how to read the waves and plan your surf based on surf forecasting.

Want to progress fast? The best way to do this is to join one of our international week-long bodyboard escapes. It is here that you will get to make the most of the video analysis sessions, finesse your style and technique, and truly step up a level. With an itinerary packed with lessons, video analysis sessions, bodyboard workshops, and surrounded by a group of like-minded individuals looking to progress their riding too, there’s no better way to take your bodyboarding to the next level.

Established in 2003, using experienced, trained instructors, we are able to boost your skill level regardless of experience. The focus is always to maximise your fun, both in and out of the water.

Be sure to check out our other videos and blogs for even more bodyboarding wisdom and in-depth tutorials. Get ready to take your wave riding to the next level! If you have any questions feel free to drop us an email anytime. We’re always here to help! 

Rob Barber

Author

Rob Barber

Director
I’ve competed at bodyboarding since I was 13. I won my first open division age 14. Then became obsessed with bodyboarding and competed all over the country then the world.  My best year I won 11 events in the UK and internationally. My best result ever was ranking the highest European in the World professional championships at Pipeline. I won over 30 events when I was competing full time.  I have written and edited 4 books on surfing and bodyboarding. Two of which have gone on to be best sellers in their area of specialty.

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