How to Overcome the Fear of Dropping In

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    This video briefly addresses how to drop in, but it focuses on how to build confidence and get over the fear of dropping in. Dropping in is scary. This is one method of building the confidence to commit.
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    1:10 how to drop in
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  • @talalcockar1389
    @talalcockar1389 3 роки тому +115

    The two keys that helped me were: learning tail stalls first and then, when dropping in, putting my lead shoulder over the nose before pushing my front foot down. Great coaching tips, Sarah!

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому +9

      Yeah! Putting your lead shoulder over the nose is similar to grabbing it, just that extra reminder to lean forward. That’s great!!

    • @jmacdizzle2070
      @jmacdizzle2070 3 роки тому +4

      Are you a French woman living in New York that speaks korean and skateboards to boot?

    • @andrewpurkis1049
      @andrewpurkis1049 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the advice on the shoulders talal, and great video Sarah. I will take this into my next session

  • @sion7651
    @sion7651 Місяць тому +3

    dropping in is the most scary thing if have ever done! i have really good board control.i have always been a street skater and never touched a ramp or half pipe in 6 years of skating. can do tre flips, varials, nollie and switch stuff, but dropping in took me MONTHS!
    i had build up so much anxiety that i took it with me into my daily life... only thinking about a drop in caused stress.
    one day i just made the decision that i am gonna do it today! i had enough!
    since i could not ovecome my fear I just kept being afraid until my brain could not produce any of the chemicals any more that cause fear... that was really awefull! i basically fatigued fear.
    i stood for like 3 hours, with breaks in between with my board under my feed on the coping to get used to the feeling...marinating in terror... i am not kidding! heights are not my thing and then putting all your weight into a "fall" felt like a life threating situation.
    at the end i was mentaly completely fatigued to the point where there was nothing left put the present.
    no thought, no emotion.only the sensation of my body and suddenly i did it!
    shows how powerfull the mind is! after that i still was afraid of dropping in but i could overcome it way more easily because now i knew how it felt. first few drop ins did not feel good tho.
    i guess i am a born street skater! i never was this afraid of any ledge or stairset! just feels more natural to me.

  • @martincattell6820
    @martincattell6820 2 роки тому +9

    Dropping in on a rollin feels more comfortable because your back wheels are on the ground but in actual fact it is more difficult because your back wheels are on the ground. You have to be very fast yet controlled so the board doesn't start rolling before you touch down but doesn't shift backwards either. I learnt to drop in just like this - worked my way from steep bank, to rollin, to quarter pipe. If you can drop in on a rollin you've got it on a quarter pipe.

  • @janefalconer-white8067
    @janefalconer-white8067 3 роки тому +23

    For me another intermediate practice step between rolling down on an obstacle (still flat banks for me) and dropping in, is to start in a 50-50 position. You have do a mini turn to move the board so it’s scarier than a roll down, but less scary than the full drop in motion.

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому +5

      Oh! That’s an awesome idea Jane! You’re right. That’s a great little in between step.

  • @coolbrotherf127
    @coolbrotherf127 2 роки тому +8

    For me, starting small and knowing that with my pads on I wasn't really in any danger made it a lot easier to try. The worst that would happen was a small tumble, but as a skateboarder that's just part of the sport.

  • @totallyluvinmusic26
    @totallyluvinmusic26 Рік тому +2

    The fact you dropped in so well on no coping- you definitely eill continue to have no issue dropping in on coping!

  • @KieranClarkSkates
    @KieranClarkSkates 3 роки тому +37

    Great video Sarah. Learning to drop in is probably the scariest thing to do in skating but as soon as you do it you feel amazing. Can’t wait to see what you learn next.

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you! I’m glad you liked the video. Yes, I loved dropping in after I got over the fear. It feels awesome. I really wish there was more transition around!

  • @LeScribeSov
    @LeScribeSov 2 місяці тому

    Just started skateboarding at 38, to make my teenager dream come true. I’m currently trying to learn how to revert, and how to drop in, and you are very helpful! Thanks for the videos, Sarah!

    • @ginx729
      @ginx729 2 місяці тому

      How’s it going? I’m 21 and starting as well since I was more scared a few years ago. 😭 I finally learned how to do ramps and everything except just need ollie and drop in to begin the real experience

  • @ggibson1762
    @ggibson1762 11 місяців тому

    Hey Sarah Great Video! Thanks for making the video and sharing your technique regarding overcoming the fear of dropping in.

  • @48peon
    @48peon Рік тому +2

    Thank you Sarah. Did mine first 4 foot qtr ramp today. Your video is extremely helpful. Took me 5 sequential days of practice from baby banks, to bigger and bigger banks, to a two foot mini ramp, 3 feet. Finally gained the skills needed for me to "commit". Bodied twice helped with my success on my third try. And, yes, Gravity hurts.

  • @BaimSB
    @BaimSB 6 місяців тому +1

    great video, i'm used to snowboarding and just recently started skateboarding on skateparks and i'm very terrified of dropping and yes i've fallen😂. even though i am comfortable riding around my board and landing ollies and shuv its, i am deathly terrified of dropping in. this video motivated me to conquer my fear of dropping in. thanks for the tips!

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  6 місяців тому

      ah that's awesome! Welcome to skateboarding and good luck 💪 you got it!

  • @dee_snuts1238
    @dee_snuts1238 9 місяців тому

    amazing video, definitely saving this for when i start skating again. beautifully said and very genuine. thank you

  • @t.blaschke7461
    @t.blaschke7461 Рік тому +2

    So true and so wise! Came back to this video and needed to be reminded to slow things down and take the time instead of rushing it. Thanks a lot!

  • @andrewwaterfield9193
    @andrewwaterfield9193 3 роки тому +1

    Great work, and super relatable, and logical advice. Gonna try this process tomorrow morning.

  • @nancyauren6353
    @nancyauren6353 2 роки тому

    THANK YOU for this video❣️

  • @travisburdick7210
    @travisburdick7210 2 роки тому +2

    your videos are so helpful and refreshing! They feel ego-less in the best way. Thank you!

  • @vozanderson8665
    @vozanderson8665 Рік тому +1

    Amazing coaching. Thank you so much! I can't wait to apply this to tomorrow's session.

    • @vozanderson8665
      @vozanderson8665 Рік тому +1

      Update: I broke my leg lol
      (But I was able to drop in!)

  • @jmjaeger80
    @jmjaeger80 8 місяців тому

    Excellent video. Need to build confidence first, so you can commit.

  • @annegormaley2939
    @annegormaley2939 3 роки тому +3

  • @tinormous-road2gains13
    @tinormous-road2gains13 3 роки тому +4

    Nice work with the explanation and expectations

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому

      Yes! Managing expectations is one of the hardest things in skateboarding I think haha and Thank you! :)

  • @annacovaci4160
    @annacovaci4160 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this! Very helpful, will try tomorrow :D

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I hope it helps you get closer to dropping in! 😃💪

  • @SuperOpposum
    @SuperOpposum 3 роки тому +12

    I did those exact steps last week for an entire session and was able to drop in at the end of the day, so first hand I can recommend doing this!
    Also, when you feel comfortable with the bigger banks, taking a video of yourself doing it can really boost confidence, seeing that my technique was good made me feel much better

  • @griseldarios6922
    @griseldarios6922 2 роки тому +1

    I skate on quads, followed your method and it worked perfectly! And I could enjoy my progress. Thank you!

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому

      ay! nothing better to hear than "I could enjoy my progress." Super stoked the method worked for you! 💪 keep shreddin!

  • @DstrokeTV
    @DstrokeTV 3 місяці тому

    Just dropped in for the first time today!! Once you get past the fear it's super fun!

    • @DstrokeTV
      @DstrokeTV 3 місяці тому

      Also if you don't have any slight ramps you can bring a friend and hold on to their hands going down and then one hand and then eventually no hands with them there in case you fall

  • @JahCoMusic
    @JahCoMusic 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video and tips on progression. You may have conquered this by now, but one think I see is that when you drop in your arms go flying up and backward. You want everything going forward throughout the drop-in. Hands out in front of like driving a car or bike. Have them fly up and back makes it more difficult to keep your weight forward, arms weight a lot.
    Also, when your arms go up you tend to stand up straighter. It will feel much more stable if you stay low throughout the drop in.
    1) stay low with bent knees, 2) keep both hands out front and low.

  • @wilberttecla543
    @wilberttecla543 Рік тому

    You're the best. Thanks 🙏

  • @jeffreyjohnmann
    @jeffreyjohnmann 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing this. I have been skateboarding for about three months and I am hoping to be ready to learn to drop in soon. It looks so intimidating but I know I can do it, and it will really level up my skating once I have mastered it!

  • @luisasbp
    @luisasbp 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the tips ! I am really scared of dropping in. I will try your method ! Your voice already calms me down :)

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому +1

      Take all the time you need! Dropping in is super scary! 💪

    • @luisasbp
      @luisasbp 2 роки тому

      @@SarahParkMatott , thanks

  • @martincattell6820
    @martincattell6820 3 роки тому +35

    Great advice, in the most soothing ASMR voice I've ever heard.

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you! I’m glad you liked the video 😃 and the asmr 😂

  • @Bigsqwerm
    @Bigsqwerm 3 місяці тому

    This is so dope

  • @aneel1088
    @aneel1088 3 роки тому +2

    Have waited for a few months myself before starting the process of learning to drop in. Really like the method you present in this video. Tried it today just on some inclines and slopes. It wasn't until I brought the trucks closer and closer to the edge, until the wheels were right on the edge that I almost ate concrete. Really lost my nerve and couldn't do it anymore. Then I rewatched your video and am feeling relieved after you said not to rush it. Will try again another session and just repeat and keep moving on to higher ramps. As always thank you for your insights!

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому +1

      Totally! It takes everyone a different amount of time to feel comfortable dropping in! And just warming up and "dropping in" as much as you can on all the inclines that you can will help you build up that confidence over time! :D No need to rush. I'm glad you're still motivated to keep trying! 💪 You'll definitely get it.

  • @davidlacey1200
    @davidlacey1200 Рік тому

    This is really great Sarah! so thank you! I have only tried dropping in once, and slammed pretty hard (on a 4foot) all your steps look great for building confidence and improving technique.
    next session I'll give your plan a go and try again on a smaller 1/4 pipe. 👍

  • @boxed_kk4425
    @boxed_kk4425 2 роки тому

    this video helped me so much!!!! thnx!!!

  • @user-kn9re6cw2e
    @user-kn9re6cw2e Рік тому

    You are very wise to learn this way.

  • @josephsantayian-nj1bx
    @josephsantayian-nj1bx Рік тому

    Nice you really help me a lot

  • @lpb3731
    @lpb3731 Місяць тому

    Congrats from France !

  • @Avaloctus
    @Avaloctus 2 місяці тому

    Your videos are great ! I started skating again after nearly 20 years now being 48 years old. Thanks a lot. Your videos remind me of many things I did back in the days and forgot totaly.
    Greeings from over the big pond outa Geermany.
    Keep it goin',...stay healthy. ✌
    P.S. It's great to see you using proctective gear like knee pads, shin pads and wrist protectores. Every one who starts riding a board should wear such stuff,...doesn't matter what other people think.... keep it up !

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 місяці тому

      that's awesome! Welcome back to skateboarding 🙋‍♀️ hope you're having fun and staying healthy yourself! 🙏

  • @TheRogueAdventurers
    @TheRogueAdventurers Рік тому

    This was a really good tutorial, rather than just explaining the steps of how to do it, you actually broke down which ramps you practiced on and how each of them felt

  • @lynalores
    @lynalores 3 роки тому +9

    great video!! so happy for your journey with dropping in , thank you for sharing it ~ all bits i've learnt so far in skating and am actually consistent with was through breaking it down into mini steps as well and practicing my way from the smallest to the biggest until i got really used to it and it was fine :) i'm sure it'll work well for dropping in, too! and i totally agree that building confidence until ready is so much more sustainable than just committing terrified.

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you! Yes, I think we (skaters) are often in a rush because we want to progress quickly, but I find myself progressing faster when I take it slow. My mentality is always “learn slow, progress fast”😄 Its cool to hear you skate in the same way with mini steps. Confidence building and mini steps are key I think!

    • @lynalores
      @lynalores 3 роки тому +1

      @@SarahParkMatott ahh haha so true! always in a rush to progress quickly!! but i do try to remind myself that i feel a lot more satisfied when i slow things down and take my time to learn it well, even if it sometimes feels silly to do so.. ~ the bits i 'learnt' rushy rushy are still v high anxiety and begging to be broken down into smaller chunks so my brain + body can get used to it 😅

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому +1

      @@lynalores exactly. I am the same way. My mind wants to progress fast, but I have to remind myself to train slow, have fun, relax 😄 then I always end up getting it haha

    • @1anteante
      @1anteante Рік тому

      what an awesome chanel I found

  • @DK_Son
    @DK_Son 2 роки тому +4

    Once you get good at dropping in you can control your speed on entry a lot more too. You can drop in slowly without sliding out backwards, to enter with low speed. Or you can stand up as tall as possible, and tuck in as you push down with your front foot and drop in with loads of speed. I love this variance in dropping in. But it comes with confidence and control so it can take a while to get to that point.

  • @wandajeanettevargas3090
    @wandajeanettevargas3090 9 місяців тому

    Thank u❤

  • @_Zoomzz
    @_Zoomzz Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much, my coach recently told me he wouldn't help me with a drop in because I'm not progressing on the one before that, he's told me to do drop ins that I can do over and over but not how I really hope this will help

  • @goaheadskinit
    @goaheadskinit 10 місяців тому

    Thank you 😊🙏🏻

  • @wilsonjonah
    @wilsonjonah 2 роки тому +3

    I've tried dropping in several times and I busted my chin and elbows multiple times... I still haven't quite got it yet but this video definitely helped! Thank you so much for sharing this, Sarah 😊

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому +2

      Stoked to hear it helped. You'll definitely get there 😃

    • @mr_d3adw873
      @mr_d3adw873 Рік тому +1

      This is what I'm scared of, I really wanna drop in on my local halfpipe but I'm scared I'm going to lose balance at the bottom of the ramp and end up eating steel. But I'll get there eventually 🙂

  • @bennerdan
    @bennerdan Рік тому +3

    Great video as usual. Lucky for you, you didn't wipeout on your first 6 tries like me. The fear has settled into my brain now, so dropping in is basically not on my list anymore.

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  Рік тому +2

      Haha not on these. But, I’ve freaked myself out over other tricks. I normally take a few months break and start over from the beginning. They’re there if you ever want to try for them again 🙌

    • @annazanda1470
      @annazanda1470 Рік тому +1

      Same here dude dislocated my knee cab I'm scared ever since

  • @LeftoverHamsters
    @LeftoverHamsters 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, I just dropped in on a 4' quarter within an hour of starting this method. I picked up skating again at 31 this year, after a 15 year break, and could never drop in as a kid!

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому

      ahh that's amazing! All of it. So, first, welcome back to skateboarding, and second, congrats on your drop in! 🙌

  • @masterroshi4714
    @masterroshi4714 2 роки тому

    I'm 31 and Sarah is my hero.

  • @andviktor
    @andviktor 3 роки тому +1

    The best advice i think. I tried 3 times to drop in a quoter pipe last time and falling hard. But next time i will use ur advice, thx a lot!

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому +1

      Aw, sorry you fell! Falling hard is not a fun part of skating at all. But I hope this helps you get it next time 💪

    • @andviktor
      @andviktor 3 роки тому

      @@SarahParkMatott yes captain)) i'm sure of it! thx ;)

    • @andviktor
      @andviktor 3 роки тому

      @@SarahParkMatott Done :D Thx for tutorials, its really helpful!!

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому +1

      @@andviktorwoo! Thank you! Im glad it was helpful 😃😃

  • @KOL630
    @KOL630 2 місяці тому

    Well done recovering that drop in where you didn’t lean forward enough and manualed down it @ 2:57! 😅 If that was a 40 year old man (me) it would’ve ended up being a proper back breaking coccyx slam! 😂
    Good advice and good skating. Keep it up you’ll progress in no time 🤟🏻

  • @JakinCho
    @JakinCho 2 роки тому +1

    한국말이 들리네요~~ 저도 시작한지 얼마안됬는데 초보자 입장에서 잘 서술해 주셨네요. 잘 보고 갑니다 ^^

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому +1

      오오 웰컴 투 스케이트보딩 🙋‍♀️ 동영상을 잘 보셨다니 다행이네요! 연습 홧팅하세요! 💪

  • @RamManNo1
    @RamManNo1 Рік тому

    I just tried dropping in for the first time today on about a five foot half pipe. I didn’t stomp the front down and I just about dislocated my back hip. Baby steps people!!!!

  • @pedrolara875
    @pedrolara875 3 роки тому +1

    @Sarah Park-Matott
    Awesome video! Hey, what camera did you use when recording yourself during the dropping in? Keep up with the great videos!!!

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому

      Thank you! Glad you liked it😃I mostly use my gopro8 for my skate clips (especially anything filmed outside). So I used that and then my partner also filmed my first drop in with my iPhone10 ☺️ so, both were used here. Not sure which angle you meant!

    • @pedrolara875
      @pedrolara875 3 роки тому

      @@SarahParkMatott About minute 3.38"... it looks different from a GoPro or iPhone...

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому

      @@pedrolara875 ah that drop in!! Yes. That was filmed on the insta360 one X. It’s a great little 360 camera, and now the company made some great updates to it! And have 2 different 360 cameras too.

  • @morphykg1503
    @morphykg1503 2 роки тому

    I’m a pretty anxious beginning skater. There’s something cool about being deathly scared of a new obstacle and somehow getting your mind over that fear and then letting muscle memory take over.
    I’m taking about a small curb and straight ramp at the moment 😆. But my goal is to conquer this gnarly pump track at my local park, and eventually big bowls.

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому +1

      Ahh in time, you definitely will 💪💪 hope to hear you did some time too!

  • @SarahR0se
    @SarahR0se 3 роки тому +1

    Hii! Ty for this video :D
    I’m learning how to drop in tomorrow :D
    I wanted to do it before but I didn’t have the confidence to do it haha, I tried it 4 times tho while a friend was holding my hand and the 4th time it went pretty decent I guess hahaha, but the next time I wanted to try I was scared again ahahah, and I didn’t practice on other obstacles before that, only like a reeeaally small ramp
    But tomorrow I will use your tips and hopefully be able to do it :D
    Also my name is Sarah too :)

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому

      Hi Sarah! I hope the drop in goes well! They are pretty scary at first. So, I definitely found dropping in on small ramps and banks first to be a huge help. Just gives you lots of practice and lots of chances to practice that drop! Good luck 💪

  • @1anteante
    @1anteante Рік тому

    awesome chanel i found

  • @SamuelGoodwin
    @SamuelGoodwin 2 роки тому

    Terrified peoples unite! I'm glad you worked through this. Also, did I hear Korean and French there too?

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому +1

      yes! Seriously. Big scardy cat here. And partly yes? You did hear some Korean 😊

    • @SamuelGoodwin
      @SamuelGoodwin 2 роки тому

      @@SarahParkMatott Ah, I mis-heard the French then, my bad. Anyways, thanks for your videos :)

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому

      @@SamuelGoodwin thank you! Glad you like them 😃

  • @5IRAHHHP
    @5IRAHHHP 3 роки тому +2

    awesome vid! this inspired me a lot
    also you speak korean! are you korean?

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks!😃 I’m glad you liked it. I studied Korean in college and lived in Korea for three years. So, I became rather proficient.😂

  • @rinky_dinky
    @rinky_dinky 2 роки тому

    your voice is so suitable for those slow living/ minimal life youtubers hahah

  • @user-vu1fi1nb4u
    @user-vu1fi1nb4u 9 місяців тому

    Miss,you are so pretty!!!!🌻😘💋💋💋😁.you inspired me to drop in...

  • @NotTacoBandit
    @NotTacoBandit 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the vid and what 360
    Camera do you use?

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому

      Thanks! I have the original insta360 one x. The new version is a huge upgrade though 💪

  • @Bail.e_y
    @Bail.e_y Рік тому

    The fear is the worst and the fact the bowl at my skatepark is deep asf

  • @KatRollo
    @KatRollo 2 роки тому

    Damn I gotta learn that 180 kickturns.

  • @rakush_ik
    @rakush_ik Рік тому

    my first drop in was such a big mistake my friends just made me go on a quarter pipe and I tried doing the trick despite I was very uncomfortable and nervous(there also were a lot of people) as a result I’ve broken my wrist💀 ahh it was so silly. now I understand that you need to do everything step by step with a confidence

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  Рік тому

      ahh a broken wrist 😭 sorry to hear that! Hope it heals up well

  • @linnruiz5817
    @linnruiz5817 2 роки тому

    hey! What skate park is at 5:02? I recognized one of the parks in your videos but none of the rest. Thanks!! Great tips btw.

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому

      Thanks! This park is in New York. Onondaga Lake Park.

  • @donovanhays
    @donovanhays 2 роки тому +2

    Me: Wants to learn to drop in
    Skatepark designer: "this park isn't for beginners, we're going to make every quarter 5 ft and higher."
    Been to so many skateparks where there is no transition in quarter pipe heights. They'll have a 2ft and then straight to a 6 ft bowl.

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому +2

      Seriously though. Most quarter pipes in any park I've ever been to are 5ft plus. Stand alone or bowl. Not very beginner friendly...

    • @donovanhays
      @donovanhays 2 роки тому +1

      @@SarahParkMatott I recently learned how to pump really well and it has really helped me get used to different sized quarter pipes. If there is a mini ramp, half pipe, or just 2 quarters across from each other that are close enough I can pump up and get used to getting up to the coping on taller stuff that I wouldn't drop in on. It's not the same as dropping in of course but it has helped me get better at transitions and making sure my weight placement is correct. Skating towards a quarter and rolling down fakie doesn't really help with dropping in but if you can roll into another quarter fakie then when you come back down you're riding the same way you'd drop in. Pumping back and forth allows you to get more practice getting the feel for how to have your weight distributed and where to have your body when you're going down a quarter. I was way better at going down quarter pipes fakie than I was regular because you get so much more practice going that way.

  • @alexcantu331
    @alexcantu331 Рік тому

    Hey, when I was 18 I could drop in on a 5ft wooden quarterpipe. Now that I'm 45 it scares the hell out of me. I just left my local skate park where I busted my a$$ twice in an attempt to drop in on a 3ft concrete half pipe. I didn't try again and now I'm feeling the pain of defeat. I gotta get this.

  • @seancook890
    @seancook890 2 роки тому +1

    my favorite part is that you give a list of enabling skills to work on first. seems a lot of bro vids skip that part. your way is better. thank you

  • @Leachima
    @Leachima 2 роки тому

    your videos give so much motivation and confidence 🔥 I still have the fear of a drop in since I fell two times pretty hard on my one buttock. I can do a drop in on a bank but a ramp seems to be a mental problem😢 oh by the way which language do you speak in the video clip?:)

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому +2

      It takes time to build up that confidence.💪 You got it! And that language was Korean :)

  • @caseycarrillo9772
    @caseycarrillo9772 10 місяців тому

    You're a badass!!

  • @maarikaaa
    @maarikaaa 3 роки тому +1

    5:41 no coping is kinda scarier to me?? haha Maybe it's all in my head but it feels like the coping keeps the trucks stable. I've dropped in at 2 ft which was the smallest mini ramp they had and once I got the hang of it it was not scary. But then 3 ft was still nope for me. :') It really is totally psychological since the technique is the same. Anyway, these are great tips. Dropping in on banks and curbs and other places helps a lot to get comfortable.

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому

      You know what? I think so too. Without coping it kind of feels like you might slip down..and I did once. I can't believe I dropped in on that 😂 Unfortunately, that big quarter (I think it might be 4 or 5ft) was the smallest one. So, it is 100% psychological. Just working and working on the smaller ramps built up my confidence more than anything. It's really a confidence building exercise that I described here 😂 And doing them right after one another helped a lot. The next time I went I dropped in on the smaller stuff again first. It really helped. I'm sure you'll be able to move up to that 3' when you feel more comfortable and confident!!💪

  • @psihetic
    @psihetic 20 днів тому

    I can go down on the ramp but dropping in gives me so much anxiety..

  • @Mmoran64
    @Mmoran64 3 роки тому

    you skate better than me. You are ready to start skating that bowl behind that 1/4 pipe which I find easier to drop into than small 1/4 pipes. just squat down a little more get your chin out over the nose of your board and dive into the bowl keeping your shoulders parallel with the wall. may want to learn how to pump the transitions first though

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому

      Haha I appreciate the confidence you have in me! But the bowl behind me is 6 feet or more I think, way too high for me still. I did try to work on pumping in that bowl. But it is really narrow and has super rough ground on the bottom. It isn't exactly beginner friendly 😂 I'm not going to give up though, since transition looks so fun. Trying to find some transition locally I can use 😃

  • @brilarue30
    @brilarue30 2 роки тому

    Great video! Sarah, how many languages do you speak?

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому +1

      Two well lol but I am slowly hoping to learn some more. Always starting and stopping. Probably studied around 6 or so 😂

    • @brilarue30
      @brilarue30 2 роки тому

      That’s awesome, I truly admire the drive you have when I comes to learning something new n wanting to imporve yourself ex skating and language 🙌🙌

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому +1

      @@brilarue30 Thank you Bri! Learning and teaching have always been the biggest part of my life--maybe the best part 😃 happy I can keep doing those things!

  • @90s_HipHop
    @90s_HipHop Рік тому +1

    My local park has some mellow slopes which I have been able to drop in on. The biggest slope I can ride down but every time I have tried dropping in, the angle makes my back wheels move before I can slam my nose down. As for the tiny half pipe ramps I fall when trying to ride from the bottom. They feel so different to the slopes.

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  Рік тому

      Yeah, it definitely takes a long time. But you got it 🙌🙌

  • @piercehaugh1583
    @piercehaugh1583 Рік тому

    I work at a skatepark and i tell all the kids that come in when they want to learn to drop in for the first time to go and try it on the smallest bank we have before dropping in on the real stuff we have, i almost broke my tailbone the first time i ever dropped in, i could have used a coach like you when i was starting out, would have saved me alot of pain! Where was that skatepark in the video located? that looks like a nice spot to shred

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  Рік тому +1

      Oof, sorry to hear that was such a close call! That would have sucked. Glad you were okay. This park is in upstate new york. Right outside of Syracuse. 🙌

    • @piercehaugh1583
      @piercehaugh1583 Рік тому

      @@SarahParkMatott sweet i might have to take a road trip!

  • @psihetic
    @psihetic 18 днів тому

    I learned how to drop in but after successfully doing it i broke my front teeth 💀

  • @kiroshi7364
    @kiroshi7364 2 роки тому

    i tried dropping in 4 times yesterday and absolutely ate it all 4 times. got a bruise on my hip and feel sore but once i feel better im going right back to try again. ive already watched like 10 videos on how to drop in. i keep not stomping hard enough and end up manualing down and falling back or flying forward lmao. all my skatepark has is a 3 foot metal ramp

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому

      I can relate to having a local park without a lot in it to help with transition. I've moved a lot the last few years, and it's always luck of the draw with parks. My new local park only has transition over 5ft. 🤦‍♀️ Won't be dropping in again for a while haha But, you'll definitely get there. If you're brave enough to try 3 more times after eating it, nothing can stop you with some practice 💪

    • @kiroshi7364
      @kiroshi7364 2 роки тому

      @@SarahParkMatott ya i know what i did wrong now. Just gotta bend my knees and have my front foot sideways (it was forward) and then slam. Cause i saw the videos of me falling and i leaned really good and kicked really good on my last try but i was standing straight up so even with my front leg fully extended my front wheels still didnt hit lol. Also i was wrong. My ramp is around 4 feet not 3 lol

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому

      @@kiroshi7364 oh yeah. Bent knees for sure! Bent knees will save a life 🙏 but that’s also the magic of taking the time to analyze your videos. Glad you know what to work on. That’s sick💪💪

  • @pedrosaldanha8479
    @pedrosaldanha8479 Рік тому

    bruh, I had a perfect chance to do a half pipe tried to commit immediately but in my head I was just so terrified , I even tried dropping In on a slope that was 5 inches smaller and I even got as high as the corner slope of the half pipe but I had more fear than confidence and I bailed most the time, instead of building up I'm used to just DOING IT, JUST DO IT, until I actually do it but this time I just couldn't and won't home feeling completely let down in myself but I'm going to take on your advise and work my way up.

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  Рік тому

      It’s exactly that. It’s 💯 confidence building. You got it 💪

  • @MTH3h3l0l
    @MTH3h3l0l Місяць тому

    Rolling back down on a vert still messes with me for some reason. I keep slipping and busting my self up

  • @renameagain5808
    @renameagain5808 3 роки тому +1

    I tried to drop in a few months ago and I did fine. Tried to do it again and fell backwards. Winded myself badly and hurt my tailbone. I sounded like a whale lmao. Now I'm terrified.

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому

      aw yeah..I'm sorry to hear that. I have had pretty good luck with dropping in. But, I rolled my angle really badly doing rail flips a twice in a row, and it took me about 6 months to get the courage to start working on them again. Sometimes that really gets you for a while...but you have all the time you need to work back up to it when you feel ready. You got it 💪

  • @MichaelAngeloSarianos
    @MichaelAngeloSarianos 3 роки тому +5

    Hey what language are you speaking?
    Awesome video too!

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому +4

      That was Korean 😄 And I’m glad you liked the video!

  • @CHR1SUND4Y
    @CHR1SUND4Y 3 місяці тому

    i know how to roll in and whenever someone at the park rolls in stop and ask them how to and then do it but this year im afraid to admit my biggest fear is rolling into the pipe. i give myself adrenaline with rapid deep
    breaths and then i can begin the process.

  • @_matteo_
    @_matteo_ 2 роки тому

    Hi Sarah, what language do you speak with your camera friend in this video? Best regards from Italy!

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  2 роки тому +1

      We were speaking Korean haha My regards to you in Italy! 🙋‍♀️

  • @lukestirling2265
    @lukestirling2265 2 роки тому

    Oof that manual of death.

  • @marjono_o
    @marjono_o 3 місяці тому

    i did it in five min but i still scared of dropping in

  • @f.i.o.n.n3552
    @f.i.o.n.n3552 5 місяців тому

    I am scared of learning the drop in because the smallest drop in I can find in my area has a height of 1meter. 60cm would be perfect I think

  • @j-roc3339
    @j-roc3339 2 роки тому

    That was kind of a sweet manual though, lol

  • @inspiration-yx9rh
    @inspiration-yx9rh 8 місяців тому

    Hi Sarah. How many hours of practice did it take you to get to the first drop-in from a curved quater pipe?

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  8 місяців тому +1

      Ah I can’t really remember the hours. What I do remember is that I was prepped up enough that I did not feel terrified at the top. It was more a mixture of nerves and excitement that I might be able to do it.

  • @junewills
    @junewills Рік тому

    sarah, do you have a coach? how do you master skateboarding if you don't have a coach?

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  Рік тому

      I don't have a coach, but I do love trying to analyze skating and break stuff down, find new ways to trick myself into landing a trick. I love the whole process 🙌 I'm not sure how to master skateboarding, but you'll get better and better if you're consistently out skating 💪

  • @rustconsoleisgay
    @rustconsoleisgay Рік тому

    LIKE I WENT TO DO IT HAD ALL THE CONFIDANCE IN THE WORL THEN I ATE IT AND HURT MY MY ANCLE SO BAD AND I LOST ALL MY CONFIDANCE didnt mean to put that in caps and i had 3 hrs and had no confidance after i fell for 2 hrs

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  Рік тому

      ah, sorry to hear that. I've done that with other tricks. Taken such a slam that I took months off the trick. Hope you can build back up some confidence to do it when you want to! 🙌

  • @batublaze9581
    @batublaze9581 2 роки тому

    * Me wanting to drop in *
    My brain: Come on, just do it, you won't fall.
    My legs last minute: Nope 🙅‍♂️✋
    Me: Skids down ramp on tail
    Also me: falls off forwards and lands on chest
    * next session wanting to drop in *
    Me: Nope 🙅‍♂️✋

  • @TheGimmelstob
    @TheGimmelstob 2 роки тому

    Wish I had this before last night when I ate it and then ate it so hard after trying second time....

  • @hyperSkatez
    @hyperSkatez 3 роки тому

    My freaking first drop in was a 5 foot

  • @theyard6958
    @theyard6958 Рік тому

    20 years ago I dropped in in less than 5 mins, but i ate so much sazzbot I have not been able to muster up the courage to do it again. I can roll in on a bank, and have simulated the drop in on the bank, but when I stand over the railing with board in position, I look down it a say no fn way! back to the bank. lol HELP ME PLZ!

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  Рік тому

      That's what i would do! I'd keep going back to the bank and then try to learn anything I can on the quarter pipe like kickturns and such! Just to get more and more used to it and build up more confidence! 🙌

  • @saulorocha3755
    @saulorocha3755 2 роки тому

    What language is the person behind the camera talking?

  • @josequijada424
    @josequijada424 2 роки тому

    how was there no one at that park???

  • @TheDiamondNinjah
    @TheDiamondNinjah 2 роки тому

    Wait do you know Korean? Thats Sickkk

  • @chacesk8
    @chacesk8 3 місяці тому

    I've been skating for 2 years and can't drop in😭

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 місяці тому

      if you want it, you'll definitely get it! 💪 we all take a different amount of time and effort. Cheering for you 🙌

  • @Hoeazzniqqer98
    @Hoeazzniqqer98 3 роки тому +1

    Yooo where are you from what language is that

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому +1

      Haha I’m from the US, but that was Korean spoken in the video when dropping in ☺️

    • @Hoeazzniqqer98
      @Hoeazzniqqer98 3 роки тому

      @@SarahParkMatott DOPE

    • @SarahParkMatott
      @SarahParkMatott  3 роки тому

      @@Hoeazzniqqer98 😃😃

  • @Peapodzilla
    @Peapodzilla 2 роки тому

    Where are you from?