Term
Trailing foot
The foot behind in the current direction of travel.
GLOSSARY · Orientation & naming
The trailing foot is whichever foot is behind in the current direction of travel. It often controls pivoting and tail-based actions such as ollies, and it swaps with the leading foot when the rider changes direction.
Context and distinction
Trailing foot is not the same as rear foot: in switch the rider's usual front foot becomes the trailing foot.
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