THE ROLL
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The Roll is one of the most common bodyboarding moves.
It is a fundamental manoeuvre in the sport’s vast collection of tricks. It was invented and first performed by American rider Pat Caldwell, back in the 1980’s.
In modern bodyboarding you will find many different styles of rolls, and even more ways of executing one, but the basics to achieve this move are, in all cases, pretty much the same.
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