In order to do a frontside smith grind on a skateboard, you will need to first learn how to do a frontside ollie. Once you have mastered the frontside ollie, you can then proceed to learn the frontside smith grind.

What is a frontside smith grind?

A frontside smith grind is a type of skateboarding trick that involves riding on the front side of your board and performing a grind on the edge of the board that is closest to the ground. This trick is often performed on a rail or a ledge, and can be quite difficult to master.

How do you do a frontside smith grind on a skateboard?

There are a few different ways to do a frontside smith grind on a skateboard, but the most common is to use the frontside grind trick to do the smith grind. To do this, you’ll need to start by getting into a basic frontside grind stance. Then, shift your weight to your back foot and use your front foot to pop up and lift the board up and over your front foot. Keep your front foot close to the board and your back foot extended out behind you. When you’re in the air, twist your body so that your front shoulder is facing the direction of the spin. Finally, extend your arm and leg in the direction of the spin and land the trick on the skateboard.

Tips for mastering the frontside smith grind

There are a few things you can do to help you master the frontside smith grind. First, make sure you have a good amount of speed coming into the trick. Second, use a lot of pressure when you hit the rail to ensure that your board stays on the rail. Finally, keep your body low and stay centered over your board.

How to progress your frontside smith grind

There are a few things you can do to progress your frontside smith grind. The first is to make sure you are comfortable with the basic mechanics of the trick. Once you have that down, start working on your speed. Be sure to get up to speed before you try to grind the rail, and focus on maintaining your speed throughout the trick. You can also work on your balance by practicing on smaller rails. If you can stay balanced on a small rail, you’ll be able to grind bigger rails with ease. Finally, make sure you have the right gear. Use a skateboard that is comfortable for you and has a good grip.

Examples of frontside smith grinds

There are many different types of frontside smith grinds that you can perform on your skateboard. In this chapter, we will explore a few of the most popular ones.

The first type of frontside smith grind is the 5-0 grind. To do this grind, you will need to ride up to a rail or ledge that is about waist-height, and then pop your frontside 180 off of it. After that, you will need to quickly turn your board around so that the nose is facing the obstacle, and then do a smith grind on the backside of the rail or ledge.

The second type of frontside smith grind is the 50-50 grind. To do this grind, you will need to ride up to a rail or ledge that is about waist-height, and then pop your frontside 180 off of it. After that, you will need to quickly turn your board around so that the nose is facing the obstacle, and then do a 50-50 grind on the frontside of the rail or ledge.

The third type of frontside smith grind is the 5-0 grind. To do this grind, you will need to ride up to a rail or ledge that is about waist-height, and then pop your frontside 180 off of it. After that, you will need to quickly turn your board around so that the nose is facing the obstacle, and then do a smith grind on the backside of the rail or ledge.

The fourth type of frontside smith grind is the 50-50 grind. To do this grind, you will need to ride up to a rail or ledge that is about waist-height, and then pop your frontside 180 off of it. After that, you will need to quickly turn your board around so that the nose is facing the obstacle, and then do a 50-50 grind on the frontside of the rail or ledge.

The frontside smith grind is a very difficult skateboard trick to master, but with a little bit of practice, you will be able to do it like a pro. Remember to always use a skateboard that is the appropriate size for you, and be sure to wear the appropriate safety gear while practicing. Have fun and be safe!

Author: Kyle Niedz

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