TOP 3 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR SURFING // PRO TIPS with LAKEY PETERSON

Welcome to our first episode of 'Pro Tips' . You guys have had some epic questions lately so I thought I'd create a series to share what I've learnt over the years to better my surfing. This is targeted for ALL age groups and levels of surfing. If you like this video and find it beneficial, share with a friend that might benefit also. Enjoy and hope this helps to get your surfing to the next level.

Contents of video
0:00 INTRO
0:35 VIDEO REVIEW
4:59 TRAINING
10:10 VISUALISATION
12:54 VISUALISATION STUDY

#surfing #surf #bettersurfing #lakeypeterson

[eugenepeters]

I hope this adds something to your day...We're in the Outer Banks ( the Lighthouse is our main break). My 11 year old daughter surfed (by herself, of course) in 50 degree water for an hour and a half. Then some schoolwork. Then she went out on the surf skate for a while. (Her decision) I'm trying to get her to use her upper body rotation more effectively. The trailing arm is fine, but the lead arm is always low. She's very defensive about it. I thought she'd benefit from looking at one of your videos -- there aren't a lot of models for her out there and your upper body work is strong. This video comes up. She LOVED it. The side-by-side with the Ewing video was fantastic. It showed her that even great surfers are always looking for improvements and it's really just a process of work, fun, and (hopefully) steady improvement. Thanks for the video...We're off to the skate park in 30 minutes.

[bctesla]

Lakey you are a true professional. . Visualization gone wrong is like the Cowboy kicker who missed 4 extra points in a row in win against Bucs . He was visualizing missing . I could see the fear and anxiety in his eyes on kick 1 2 3 and 4 . I felts so bad for him . He should have done something to visualize the ball going through the uprights . He is a great kicker, but self doubt took over . And his team is sticking with him . Love your channel Lakey . Go win that World Championship. It’s yours for the taking . I’m rooting for you .

[bobnery]

Biggest thing I've noticed with new surfers is "looking at your work", instead of looking where you want to go down the line. Especially when snaps were huge in 80's and 90's. Everyone wanted to see how much spray they were(n't) hucking. Great tips with the skating too. Although I think a lot of folks are "forcing" their style on surfskates lately wanting it to look just like surfing, instead of flowing, and they end up looking like robots. Being East coast I think too that most people here would be better suited to just ride mids and logs. My surfing took a big hit when I rode elf shoe/potato chip boards for a few years emulating Slater and Machado equipment, we just don't have the juice to push those wafers. Foam is your friend in junk.

[robinlodewyks]

I agree 100 with visualization. Works fore when I remember to do it. LoL. Do you think having fun is also a factor. Being too serious is kinda counter intuitive to surfing

[surfershaper]

Nice work Lakey! Comparing clips to Ethan and talking about his back arm, check out more video breakdown of him by Coach Clay. He gets fairly technical about hand, arm, shoulder, head, weight and foot placement with his video analysis. "How to surf rail to rail with Ethan Ewing". OMBE Surf. Pass the coffee!

[markwatts]

This is insanely comprehensive but also succinct, you're a great teacher 🤙

[Jim-fexz]

Yes visualization is huge! I surf and ski and use it in both. Also my carve board has made a big difference. Mine has pneumatic tires since my hard wheel board kept getting tripped up and throwing me off :(. The bigger softer tires go right over those hazards. Thanks for the great tips!

[paching]

Thank you. Great tips . You are right Visualization = Concentration.

[noahthompson]

Would you ever consider breaking down some of your heats this upcoming season what you did right and wrong. Or like explain your strategy, if you were trying to pull ur opponent to deep off the peak or just like an analysis of what was going through ur head during ur heat?

[MensGroup]

Would love a deep dive on bottom turns. Timing and placement. :) Thanks Lakey!

[robsties]

Lakey - REALLY Good Analysis ! thanks.

[SarahMareRichards]

Thank you so much for this video!! This is exactly what I needed to see to develop my surfing, please share more surfing tips and ways to improve surfing as you go along. I appreciate your content and being able to watch your journey as a female surfer.

[Nayda]

Lakey you re amazing! best lessons i have ever watched online so far! please more of this although I know you might be super busy !! Cheers from Morocco 🙌

[artsilva]

Very cool video and awesome tips. Visualization is real and together with proper training anything can be done.
Back in the day when I short and mid length boarded my bottom turn inspiration was the king of big silky bottom turns and cutbacks, Tom Curren. It just looked so powerful yet so smooth and easy.
Video analysis is a great tool, never used it for surfing but when competing in outrigger and surfski, video training was key to fully comprehending what coaches were trying to tell us. Actually seeing your form and timing in what ever sport is key to improving.

[dairecurran]

Incredible video, very comprehensive and helpful, thank you Lakey

[rpmx]

Thanks Lakey! This is one of the most complete videos I've seen to improve your surfing. When I was a kid I learnt to wrap a towel around my waist because of a dream where I twisted the corner of the towel into a ball, and tucked it under, so visualisation does work! :)

[MARCELO-BCN]

Thank you very much for teaching a big hug from Barcelona my friend 🌹👍

[CarlosHernandez-eylm]

Thanks, that was great information. The question I have for you is, what do you recommend for working on paddling endurance besides surfing or swimming? I’m 52 years old and I transitioned to a shorter board about two seasons ago and I find that I get tired fairly quickly especially with a thick wetsuit on. I live in Boston and I surf year round, but with work and family I can’t always go, so when I do go out, I often struggle to catch a handful of waves.

[nataliaoliete]

Lakey, thank you for the tips! Cool episode! good luck at Pipe!

[amongstthewaves]

Yeeww on two clips per week! Your content is great! Thank you!