So you have been snowboarding for a little while, you feel comfortable down most terrain and you feel ready to start doing some tricks. The frontside 180 is a great snowboarding trick to start with and is not difficult with practice. Here is some of the common problems snowboarders have with the frontside 180 and solutions.
Not Getting Enough Air to land the jump
If you are still learning the 180s and have yet not landed one, there is no need to get air off your first one. Start on flat land as that is the easiest way to learn. Once you get comfortable, build up gradually.
Not turning enough to complete the 180
You would first need to commit to doing the whole turn. Only use your head and shoulders for turning, not your legs or hips. Turn your shoulders and face the way you are intending to turn and the rest will follow. I have heard it is useful to compare the turn with those seen in western style movies. This is where the cowboy is being chased and draws his pistols. As you launch for the jump, pretend you are drawing out your pistols and turn around to shoot. Continue "shooting" until you are ready to land. Do not look at the landing until the actual landing if at all. Your body will tend to follow where you are looking, so you you will not want to look down too early.
Not sticking the landing and crashing
Before landing, remember it is your board that needs to be facing downhill upon landing. Put your feet down but do not slam them. Keep your knees bent as keeping them locked will hurt. Start to stop only after you feel in control.
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