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How to Stand Up on a Bodyboard Game

Although you are meant to lie face down on a bodyboard, many people make a game out of trying to stand up on them like surfboards. The process is similar to standing up on a surfboard, but a bodyboard is not buoyant or stable enough to surf on while standing up. You may only be able to stand up for a few moments, but staying balanced for as long as possible is the primary aim of the game.

Things You'll Need

Bodyboard
Stopwatch

Instructions

- 1
  Test your bodyboard in still water before trying to stand up. Try sitting on it to see if it sinks completely or stays partially afloat. This will tell you if your board is buoyant enough to support your weight.
- 2
  Lay down on the body board. Paddle out until you are far enough to catch a wave.
- 3
  Pull your knees underneath your body and stand up quickly as soon as you feel the wave lift your board. This is known as "popping up." Standing on the board requires smooth and quick movements. Keep a firm hold on the sides of the bodyboard. Because bodyboards are not very stable, your bodyboard will easily flip over if you do not maintain a firm and even grip.
- 4
  Position your legs sideways at the top and the bottom of the board. Try to maintain your balance for as long as possible Have a friend time you so that you can determine who stood up for the longest time. Try to put weight on your back leg and keep your legs bent. Start the watch the moment you are standing.
- 5
  Let your friend attempt to stand up on the board. Time them to see who is best at standing up. The winner has the longest time.

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