and more. A nice little instructional write up!
Walking The Board
Always cross-step instead of shuffling
Take small steps- big steps can make you unsteady
Keep your shoulders steady and level – if your shoulders move up and down then so will your board
If your steps are too high or large, try dragging the top of your feet/toes as you walk- this will help steady your walking and ultimately the plane of the board
Watch the wave ahead and not your feet
Noseriding
Trim or load the inside rail of the board (into the wave face) for lift. 50/50 rails are ideal
Trim high in the steep part of the wave
Keep most or all of your weight on the back foot when at the nose
Stay in the steep part of the wave- walk back and stall or cutback if necessary to adjust position
Focus Whilst Surfing
Always look down the line – not at your feet
Mentally plan two manoeuvres ahead – always know your next moves
Anticipate the movement of the wave face and how that will affect you and your board- for example, if a really hollow/fast section is coming up, plan to aim your board more toward the beach to not get sucked too high up the face. If the wave is slowing down or flattening, plan to walk back towards the tail and perhaps for a cutback
Drop Knee Turns
Watch masters like Phil Edwards in Surfing Hollow Days
Keep both feet on the turn side of the stringer to help release the rail from the face of the wave
Facing forwards, open your shoulders and arms, rotate and look towards you desired destination direction
If possible, dragging your inside hand will help open your body and guide your turn
Keep the weight on the front foot keeping the board in trim – the back foot just to be used to help steer the board round once the rail is released from the face