Skating
Similar to the movement on a skateboard, skating helps you navigate across flat terrain. You can propel yourself through the snow by keeping one foot fastened within a binding and using the other to push forward. The movement may feel awkward at first, but it's a good way to navigate short distances.

Switching Edges
When you're first learning to snowboard (and even after), sometimes you need to switch edges, or the side of the board. Instead of taking off your bindings and switching, you can perform a maneuver by sitting down and either moving the board from heel to toe, or toe to heel. For an animated depiction of this movement, click here.

Gliding
In order to control a snowboard, you must also learn how to glide. After mastering skating and how to switch edges, practice gliding down a low hill by moving your weight around to get the feel of the board and how it navigates with your movements.

Moving Up the Slope
Sometimes you might need to move uphill for a short distance even though your feet are still locked in the bindings. If you lean forward and put your hands and knees to the ground, you can use the snowboard like a pickax to cut into the snow and push your body forward.