Angelo Sciortino is a business administration graduate who resides in Bethpage, New York. He earned his bachelor of science from the University at Albany in New York. Currently, Angelo Sciortino is pursuing his master's of finance at Penn State World Campus. While attending college, he worked as an executive assistant to the president of Ebco International Inc. from 2018 to 2020. During his free time, Angelo Sciortino is an avid snowboarder.
Snowboarding is a great way to have fun and exercise in the wintertime. But, if you want to improve your skills, you can do a few things.
Using both feet and staying in the middle of your board is the best way to steer your board in the direction you want. Turning on the rear foot too much is a typical error many riders make. You should start your turns with your front foot and let your back foot follow the same path your front foot takes. Initiate the turn by putting more weight on your front foot and gradually transferring to both feet.
To improve your snowboarding technique, you should work on getting stronger. Try jumping on a trampoline. You will not only become stronger (particularly in the core) with trampoline training but also get better spatial awareness and the muscle memory you need to pull off certain routines. It will assist you with visualizing certain techniques and synchronizing the rotation of your upper body with the time of your pop.
Watching videos of other riders performing their tricks can help you improve your technique. You'll notice that certain things repeatedly happen as you watch the videos. These common movements are known as "trick patterns." Learning trick patterns can help you develop your unique style.
Additionally, record yourself whenever you're practicing something new. This way, you'll know what you did wrong and won't repeat those mistakes.
Finally, practice makes perfect, so spend as much time on the snow as possible before your next trip. Remember, try not to get discouraged. Like anything else, improving your snowboarding skills takes time and practice.
