Skateboarding

Skateboarding involves riding and maneuvering a board using balance, foot placement, and body control, with movements ranging from basic transportation to advanced tricks. Fundamental skills include pushing, turning (carving), stopping, and maintaining balance while riding on flat ground or ramps. As skaters progress, they learn tricks such as the ollie (the foundation of most tricks), kickflips, heelflips, grinds, slides, and aerial maneuvers on ramps and bowls. Different styles—street skating, park skating, vert skating, and freestyle—emphasize different terrain and techniques, but all rely on timing, coordination, and creativity.

Scoring in skateboarding applies mainly to competitions rather than recreational skating. In competitive events, judges score runs based on difficulty, execution, consistency, use of course, speed, and style. Skaters typically perform timed runs or best-trick attempts, with only their highest scores counting toward the final result. Falls, missed tricks, or lack of variety can lower scores, while clean landings and innovative combinations raise them. Recreational skateboarding has no scoring system and focuses on self-expression, skill progression, and enjoyment, making skateboarding both a sport and a creative outlet.

Scoring in roller skating depends on the style of skating. In artistic roller skating, judges score routines based on technical difficulty, execution, timing, and artistic presentation. Speed roller skating is scored by time, with the fastest skater or team winning the race. Roller derby uses a point-based system where designated scorers earn points by passing opposing players during timed jams. Recreational roller skating typically has no scoring system and focuses on enjoyment, fitness, and social interaction, making it a versatile activity suitable for both casual fun and competitive sport.