Do you pivot on your heel or on the ball of your foot?

[plastic cannon]

Originally Posted by aPfaff

I grew up playing Basketball so I always used the balls of my feet. I've tried throwing with the heel, but it just doesn't feel right.

The same thing with me only skateboarding. Landing on your heels is death.

[jtencer]

Originally Posted by plastic cannon

The same thing with me only skateboarding. Landing on your heels is death.

This is a common misconception. You shouldn't land on your heels. You should land on the ball of your foot but then your foot gets flat and then you pivot on the heel. It's no where near as awkward as you're thinking.