Bali Surf Instructor Guide App

What to bring & prepare

• Please remember to put on sunscreen and bring a towel, if you need it.
• Wear your normal swimsuit — we provide a rashguard for the top part. When it’s very hot (especially midday), leggings can help protect your legs. If you don’t have leggings, please put extra sunscreen on the back of your legs.
• You will be able to leave your things at the meeting point.
• There will be a small water for you after surf 😊

💪 Surfing is about 80% paddling. You’ll be using your whole body, especially your arms and shoulders, so it’s totally normal to feel tired during and after the session — that’s part of the process.

Board Parts

• Nose: The nose is the front of the board, so make sure you are not confused which one is nose and tail, otherwise you will be on the wrong side when you lie down on the board.
• Tail: The tail is the back of the board. You can see the leash attached there, and under the tail are the fins.
• Leash: The leash keeps your board attached to you when you fall. But never grab the leash when waves are coming, because it can hurt your fingers or hands.
• Deck: The deck is the top of the board. This is where you lie down and stand.
• Rails: The rails are the sides of the board. You hold them during push-up and turtle roll to keep control.
• Fins: The fins are under the tail and they help the board go straight. Be careful — the fins are sharp, so never grab them in the water.

How to Lie on the Board

Center line: Keep your body exactly in the middle of the board.

Chest position: Your chest should be up and in the right spot — not too far forward or too far back.

Looking forward: Always look forward, not down.

Feet together: Keep your feet together so the board stays straight.

Paddling Technique

• Stretch your arm forward with a slight bend in the elbow.
• Keep your fingers slightly open.
• Use your whole arm for more power.
• Keep your body stable.
• Look forward.

Pop-Up (3-Step)

1. Place your hands under your chest.
2. Push your chest up.
3. Bring your feet into your stance.

Pop-Up (Jump)

1. Push strongly with your arms.
2. Jump your feet underneath you.
3. Land in a stable stance.

Safety in the Water

• Don’t paddle directly behind other surfers.
• If someone is riding toward you, move left or right.
• If too late, dive under safely.
• Always look forward.
• Stop immediately if someone is in front of you.
• Remove leash before entering shore break.

Review Your Progress

Think about what you did well today.

Choose something to improve next time.

Ask yourself how you felt — scared, relaxed, excited, or confident.

Check if you understood all instructions.

Home Pop-Up Practice

Practicing your pop-up at home helps you get faster.

Start lying on the floor with hands under chest.

Push chest up → back foot → front foot → release hands.

Next Lesson — Turning

• Look where you want to go.
• Keep knees bent.
• Press gently on back foot.
• Turn shoulders.