http://active.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/73202071_2.jpg Have you ever wondered why surfing seems to be so much easier for kids than adults? This is because people of different ages learn surfing in different ways. Here's some tips on learning to surf for children, teenagers, and adults:
Young children are usually eager to learn all sorts of things and learn it quickly. Children learn gross motor skills like "jumping to their feet" easier than the fine motor skills. When instructing or learning, spend more time on style, body positioning, where to look and foot positioning across the stringer than other skills.