Casper
The Classic Freestyle Trick
The Casper is a freestyle trick where the board is upside down, resting on the ground on its concave, and balanced by the skater's back foot on the tail and front foot underneath the board. It's a foundational trick for many other freestyle maneuvers.
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🎯 Get Technical
Learning the Casper opens up a whole new world of technical freestyle tricks. It improves your balance and board control in a unique way.
👟 Foot Positioning
1. Front Foot Position
Your front foot starts on the ground, ready to go under the board.
2. Back Foot Position
Your back foot is on the tail of the board.
📈 Detailed Casper Execution
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Get into Position
Start with the board upside down. You can get into this position with a half-kickflip or by just placing it.
Balance
Place your back foot on the tail and your front foot under the board, near the truck. Find the balance point.
Hold it
Hold the Casper position for as long as you can. This is the basic trick.
Golden Tip!
The pressure between your back foot on the tail and your front foot under the board is key. It's a delicate balance.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
Board slips away: You are not applying enough pressure or your feet are not in the right spot.
Losing balance: Focus on a central point and keep your body centered over the board.
This tutorial will help you learn the Casper:
Video Tutorial
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Now it's time to practice! Remember: consistency is the key to success.