Foot changes

To use your both legs equally, switch legs every 3-10 kicks – do it before you have to!
Harder the kicks more frequent the changes.

Basic foot change Only change method you need if you are not racing or riding very steep uphills. Learn to do basic change without looking at your toes. Take your time - foot change doesn"t need to be quick.			see animation
left foot toes off	right foot toes on	left foot off	straighten right foot
. You can change foot also heel first: left heel off, right heel in, left foot off, straighten right foot.

the flying Dutchman is a variation of hop switch for higher speed on flatland. After switch kicking foot swings forward to enable more powerful kick.		see animation
left foot moving forward	start switch with heel lift	left foot replaces right foot that now swings forward