How To Catch A Wave On A Bodyboard - Bodyboard-School

Paddling for waves is one of the most important skills to learn in the sport of bodyboarding.

There are a few different ways to paddle, each suited to different situations.

Our latest video goes through the basics of paddling correctly on your bodyboard to maximise the number of waves that you catch.

Use both arms and both legs
This will give you the maximum propulsion through the water when paddling out into the surf and when catching waves.

Paddle as fast as the oncoming wave
You need to make sure you are travelling at the same speed as the wave when it reaches you. Failure to do this will usually end up in the wave passing by you, or breaking on top of you.

Arch your back and lock your arms
Arching your back gives you more speed and control when paddling. Doing this as well as locking your arms in front of you offers the ability to move on your board whilst also being super stable.

Glide across the surface don't push water
By locking your arms and arching your back, you have more control over how flat your board is on the surface of the wave. The idea is to generate as much speed as possible by gliding across the waves surface and not bogging the nose or rails by applying to much pressure.

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