Surfing Techniques for Improved Paddling

Learn how hand and arm position affect drag, discover the best way to enter the water, and try three surfing drills to improve your paddling.

In this surfing lesson, find out how to increase your body and board's contact with the water for more efficient paddling, and learn a catch-up drill.

Improve your surfing paddling by walking through the four phases of the underwater stroke, including when you should power forward and when to ride it out.

In this lesson, learn the mechanics of the S stroke and deep catch stroke, and find out how to use them to conserve energy or power ahead when you're surfing.

Discover how to anchor your hand to hold rather than slip through the water, and learn the best position for your hand and forearm for surfing paddling.