Learn to appreciate the body and all it can do.
Describing what goes on in the body is hard enough without the complexity of skateboarding. Luckily we now have a language for movement and mobility.
Physical Therapy brings understanding of joint, and strength training gave us names for athletic movements. We need words like “Lunge, Torque, Hip Extension, and Deadlift” to understand how the body works.
The first 3 will help you understand speed.
Vocab
Internal Rotation(IR)- Hip Rotating toward center of body
External Rotation(ER)- Hip Rotating away from center of body
Hip Extension- Position to train for speed. Requires Hip IR
Hip Flexion- Position for Landing jump or starting jump. Hip ER
Bracing Sequence- Setting posture before a movement
Stable Arch of Foot– Foot and ankle aligned with leg
Joint Capsule– A connective tissue structure that surrounds joints like ankle, knee, and hip. We use bands to tap into Joint capsule.