# Wake Surfing Tricks: From First Pump to First Air

Ready to progress beyond just riding the wave? Here's a step-by-step guide to wake surfing tricks.

## Step 1: The Pump

The pump is the foundation of all wake surfing progression. It's how you generate speed on the wave without the rope. Drive your back foot down into the tail of the board, then release and shift weight forward. Repeat rhythmically.

## Step 2: The Carve

Once you can pump consistently, start carving the wave. Lean onto your heels (heelside carve) or toes (toeside carve) to change direction on the wave face.

## Step 3: The Shove-It

Your first trick. Kick the tail of the board 180° while keeping your feet on the board, then land with your feet back in position.

## Step 4: The Air

The first aerial maneuver. Hit the lip of the wave, ollie off the top, and land back on the wave face. Requires consistent pump and carve first.

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