Backyard practice setup

[shenkimmi]

We have a big field no one is using and I thought it would be a good idea to use to practise. Neighbor is far away so I don't think motor noise will be an issue.
Everyone says starts and braking drills are the main things to practise. I agree though coz those skills win races or prevent crashes but I think I can do more than those two with the space I have. So I think I'd focus on getting really good at body position while moving, like practice standing up correctly and shifting your weight back and forth as you accelerate and slow down. I'll start laying out some markers to create a figure eight or a simple loop so I can work on my cornering entry and exit speeds without needing big jumps. And Any other tips setting up my field as a practice ground?

 

[thatguyrex]

Cool you have a big enough space for practice! I agree about focusing on starts, braking and boding position. That figure of eight layout would be smart to maximize your space! Maybe add a slalom course too for quick, successive turns, or maybe a square or diamond pattern to work on corners with short straights. I think that would be helpful for critical entry and exit points and for mimicking actual track flow! What kind of markers are you planning to use? Cones? Rocks? Something else?

 

[dirt.e.joe.56]

We have a big field no one is using and I thought it would be a good idea to use to practise. Neighbor is far away so I don't think motor noise will be an issue.
Everyone says starts and braking drills are the main things to practise. I agree though coz those skills win races or prevent crashes but I think I can do more than those two with the space I have. So I think I'd focus on getting really good at body position while moving, like practice standing up correctly and shifting your weight back and forth as you accelerate and slow down. I'll start laying out some markers to create a figure eight or a simple loop so I can work on my cornering entry and exit speeds without needing big jumps. And Any other tips setting up my field as a practice ground?

Awesome! A private practice area is the best! I've found that focusing on body position helped boost my speed big time! I second @thatguyrex's idea about a figure of 8 loop. That's great for dialing in that weight shift and corner entry and exit. I think it would also be nice to mark out a slow-speed balance zone where you practice riding as slow as possible without dabbing a foot. It's fantastic for low-speed control, which translates to all speeds!