General
regular
What does regular mean?
A skater's natural stance in which the left foot leads at the front of the board and the right foot pushes and pops at the back.
"She's regular, so she pushes with her right foot."
Origin
Adopted from surfing's 'regular foot'; denotes the more common left-foot-forward stance.
Frequently asked questions
What does regular mean in skateboarding?
It describes a stance where the left foot leads at the front of the board and the right foot pushes and pops at the back.
What's the opposite of regular stance?
The opposite is goofy stance, where the right foot leads and the left foot pushes.
Where does the term regular come from?
It's adopted from surfing's 'regular foot,' denoting the more common left-foot-forward stance.
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