Train your paddling anywhere, anytime so you can catch more waves and have more fun with the Basis Paddle Trainer www.surfbasis.com In this episode Coach Ryan Croteau ( @coachcrouton_ ) joins me in talking about the secret of doing the perfect backside snap, the importance of angling your takeoff, why committing on taking off on a wave is safer than hesitating, and the value in paddle training.  Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:53 The Wave Pool Experience 04:21 The Importance of Angling your Takeoff 06:11 Importance of Reading the Ocean 09:12 Perks of Learning from Beach Breaks 15:11 Tips for Surfing Beach Breaks 17:02 Coaching in Guatemala 21:58 Surfing Pascuales 24:11 Paddle Hard and Commit to Get Tubed 26:14 Tips for Managing Fear in Surfing 31:19 Reviving Power Surfing 35:30 The Importance of Paddle Training 40:54 Lightbulb Moments in Surfing Technique 44:24 The Secret to Doing Backside Snaps 46:13 Surfing for Longevity Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more! Join our community of over 100k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook