How to Determine if You're Regular or Goofy Foot

In snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding, you're a 'regular
foot' if you keep your left foot forward, a 'goofy foot' if you keep
your right forward. Here are three ways to tell which you are.

Things You'll Need

  • Cosmetic Bags
  • Exfoliating Cleanser
  • Foot Buffers
  • Foot Lotions
  • Nail Clippers
  • Nail Files
  • Nail Polish Remover
  • Nail Polishes
  • Pedicure Kits
  • Toe Separators
  • Surfboards
  • Surfing Videos
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Instructions

    • 1

      Put forward whichever foot makes you feel the most balanced, controlled and relaxed in that position. Generally, this will be the same for you from one board sport to another.

    • 2

      Lie on your stomach on the ground as you would on a surfboard, putting your hands under your shoulders as if you were going to do a pushup. Spring into a surfing or riding stance. Try it first with your left foot forward and then with your right. Whichever stance feels better is probably the right one for you.

    • 3

      Have someone give you a surprise shove from behind. Not only will your friend likely enjoy this, but whichever foot you step forward with first to catch your balance is probably the foot that goes in front when you surf, skateboard or snowboard.