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which way round does your paddle go?
Which way round should your stand up paddleboard paddle be facing? There's only one right answer to this, as we explain in this video.
SUP paddling in the kneeling position
It's called 'stand up paddleboarding', but there are occasions when kneeling down is a great safety option. SUP COACH explains when and how to paddle properly in the kneeling position.
top technique tips to stop your stand up paddleboard turning so much
For so many stand up paddleboarders this is one of the most frustrating things - why does my board turn so much when I'm paddling? In other sup coach shorts we've looked at many of the reasons - do check those videos out if this is a subject you want to know more about. In this video we look at a couple of the main paddle technique issues that are responsible for the problem.
What is the correct head position for stand up paddleboarding?
It might seem a very minor aspect of technique but actually, getting your head orientated correctly in line with your body while paddling can make a whole lot of positive difference to your paddling.
How much should you bend your knees when stand up paddleboarding?
This is a really common SUP technique misconception. Far too many paddlers make the mistake of looking at videos of top paddlers, seeing what appears to be a whole lot of knee bend going on, and then trying to incorporate that into their stroke.
The importance of paddling efficiently
What's the very best thing you can do to improve your paddleboarding? Hint - it's not going to the gym, nor buying faster equipment. Sup coach online sets out the arguments why the most important aspect of improvement is so often the one that gets the least attention.
how straight should your top arm be when you are stand up paddleboarding?
Should your top arm be straight or bent? There’s a lot of conflicting advice about this, because a few years back you’d always see top racers with straight arms. But - as with so many aspects of SUP - what top racers do is absolutely not what recreational paddlers should be doing. And indeed, the pendulum has swung back anyway and now many top paddlers have some bend in their top arm. So what’s right, and what’s not? We’ll try and explain in this video.
are you getting your blade deep enough in your paddleboard stroke?
How deep should your paddle blade go into the water when you are stand up paddleboarding? A lot of paddleboarders get this wrong and dramatically reduce the efficiency and effectiveness of their paddleboard stroke.
Ten reasons why SUP is so good for you!
The physical and mental health and wellbeing benefits of paddleboarding are astonishing, as SUP COACH explains in this video. It really is right up there as one of the best all-round activities you can do.
How to get more of a balance workout on your paddleboard, whatever size it is
Stand up paddleboarding is a fantastic way of improving your balance. But there's a really simple way to greatly increase the intensity of the balance workout your paddleboarding is giving you, whatever board you're on. Check this out next time you're out for a paddle, you'll be amazed how powerful it is!