This episode, surf coach Pepijn Tigges breaks down a game-changing technique to make your board turn if you have difficulties with it. And it's so much simpler than a lot of people think.

Most surfers fall or struggle to turn simply because they’re standing in the wrong place.

Pepijn shares:

- Why body rotation is more important than muscle effort

- What your stance says about your board’s reactivity

- The simple adjustment that makes your board actually follow your turn

- How to practice better foot placement before you hit the water

- Why tail pads, pillows, and bigger boards can all help you progress faster

- Whether you're falling on bottom turns or struggling to carve, this episode will change the way you think about body-mechanics and board control.

(00:00 ) Intro & Common Issue – Falling mid-turn or board not responding to input

(01:30 ) Look Where You Want to Go – Vision initiates rotation & sets direction

(02:15 ) Point With Arms – Extends the line of intention and begins upper body twist

(03:00 ) Rotate Shoulders, Chest & Hips – Body chain engages full rotation

(04:00 ) Throwing a Ball Analogy – Using kinetic energy via rotation, not strength

(05:50 ) Full-Body Lean Creates Pressure – Not about forcing it with legs

(06:45 ) Why the Board Doesn't React – Board doesn't respond if back foot is too far forward

(08:15 ) Move Back on the Board – Positioning back foot over the back fin increases control

(11:30 ) Avoid Too Much Tail Pressure – Must offset back-foot pressure with front-foot weight

(13:00 ) Practice With a Tail Pad or On Land – Train positioning + feel off-wave

(14:45 ) Use Bigger Boards for Feedback – More speed + control = better learning conditions

Follow Pepijn and his coaching:

Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/pepijntigges⁠

Website: ⁠https://iampepijn.nl⁠

Online coaching program - Surf Academy Pro: ⁠https://www.surfacademypro.com/⁠