Paddle Paddle Pop & More: SR365 Surf Specific Exercises

Paddle Pop Exercise for Surfboard Tail Control

Setup & Key Points
Position knees about a foot apart
Focus on full arm extension while letting the lower body do the majority of the work
Keep shoulders back and maintain the ability to look left and right (essential for wave entry)
Incorporate play into your practice - make it enjoyable, not just mechanical

Movement Variations
Hip Mobility Work: Experiment with leaning left and right
Forward/Backward Movement: Move your hips back and forward to explore range of motion
Rotational Awareness: Practice looking left and right while maintaining position

Important Notes
Pay attention to areas of stiffness or discomfort
Never push into pain - work within comfortable ranges
Use these exercises as body awareness tools to identify mobility limitations

Benefits
This exercise develops tail control that applies to two critical surfing skills:
Paddling through surf - Better board control in challenging conditions
Paddling into waves - Improved positioning and wave entry technique

The focus on positive pressure over the tail helps create more responsive board control throughout your surfing.

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