---
title: Tap
seo_title: How to do a tap on a wakeboard
skill: do a tap at the end of a feature
switch: true
image: tap.mp4
image_source: https://youtu.be/HzjQrw8hhvY
image_credit: Victor Salmon
image_credit_url: https://www.youtube.com/@VictorSalmonS
image_clip: https://youtu.be/HzjQrw8hhvY?8:21.9-8:23.7
authors:
- renec112
published: 2026-08-30
---

A wakeboard tail tap is a stylish maneuver where you briefly strike or slide the back end (tail) of your board against a surface, such as the water, a rail, or a box feature at a cable park. It is a great way to add flair, control speed, and show off your board control.


Before you try it you want [ollies](/wakeboarding/ollies) that pop on command and enough time on [50-50s](/wakeboarding/fifty-fifty-box) that features don't make you tense up. Nothing here is harder than an [ollie](glossary:ollie). The whole trick is timing and where you point your line.

Watch more here (taps begin at 6:45):

https://youtu.be/HzjQrw8hhvY?si=fQlbYz89VIKJU8wB&t=406

*Video by [Victor Salmon](https://www.youtube.com/@VictorSalmonS)*