You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know – Pop Up - Part Three

Missed the earlier parts of this series? Catch up here:

• Part One: Why Surf Footage Is a Game-Changer
• Part Two: What Your Paddle Technique Really Looks Like
  

Now Let’s Talk About Your Pop-Up

In part one, we covered surf technique. In part two, we looked at paddling. In this final part, we’re turning the focus to one more overlooked area: your pop-up.

It’s the same idea: what you think you’re doing vs. what you’re actually doing.

Dry Land Pop-Up Footage = Fast Feedback

You may not be able to get water footage every session, but you can film your pop-up on land. And it works.

What you’ll uncover:

• Mobility issues (tight hips, limited range)

• Strength limitations (core, upper body)

• Timing and technique flaws (hands in the wrong place, uneven weight shift)
  

How to Film Your Pop-Up Practice

To get the most insight, try this:

• Record your pop-up at normal speed

• Then record a version in slow motion

• Compare your form to a high-level surfer’s pop-up

• Watch for parts of the movement that look off or don’t flow well
  

Seeing yourself in both real time and slow motion will give you a much clearer picture of what needs work.

Takeaway:

Your pop-up is the foundation of every wave. If there are issues there, they’ll show up in the rest of your surfing. Get in the habit of filming it on land, break it down, and compare it to proper form. You’ll be surprised what you find—and you’ll know exactly what to fix.

Enter the Basis Paddle Trainer:

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