Front Foot Height and Rocket Flips

There are many reasons why you might lift your front foot too high—fear causing you to keep distance from the board, or the rebound from a strong pop lifting your foot excessively. In any case, lifting your front foot too much increases the board’s angle at the moment of the flick, leading to a rocket flip. In other words, avoid raising your front foot more than necessary and practice keeping your knee and foot at an appropriate height. Here’s a practice method for improving front foot control. (Link)