Term
Leading foot
The foot ahead in the current direction of travel; it changes when travel reverses.
GLOSSARY · Orientation & naming
The leading foot is whichever foot is ahead in the direction the board is currently travelling. Riding forward it is the front foot; riding switch it is the rider's usual rear foot. Coaching cues such as "steer with the leading foot" use this meaning.
Context and distinction
Leading foot changes with travel direction; front foot names the binding position in the rider's natural stance. Mixing them up reverses instructions when riding switch.
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