Last updated: 3 August 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Makin, FA Level 2 Football Coach
In snowboarding (and skateboarding, surfing), 'regular' stance means riding with the left foot forward, while 'goofy' means the right foot forward. Neither is better — it's down to individual preference and which feels natural. A common test to find your natural stance: have someone gently push you from behind unexpectedly; the foot you step forward to catch yourself is usually your lead foot. Which foot you'd kick a ball with or slide on ice with are other rough guides. Riding with the non-lead foot forward is called riding 'switch'.
Key points
- Regular = left foot forward
- Goofy = right foot forward
- Neither is better — personal preference
- Riding non-lead foot forward = 'switch'
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