If you have connected with Elite Surf Coaching at some point, this is for you. Whether it was a while ago or you have been following quietly, welcome.
I am Ivan. I have been coaching since 2002. For the last few years I have been based in Bali, working with surfers from around the world, from people just finding their feet to competitive surfers and national teams.
The system I use with all of them is the same. Three pillars.
Eyes. Compression. Arms.
Three things. That is it. Get those right, in that order, and your surfing changes. There is a further level after them, extension, which is about finishing your turns, but it only works once the three are in place.
Over the next few articles I will break down each one: what it means in the water, what it looks like when it is wrong, and how to fix it.
If you surf and you want to get better, this is where to start.
Ivan, Elite Surf Coaching, Bali.
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