The first of two turns we use to control our surfboard when navigating the line-up and setting up waves. We use this turn when direction change is more important than maintaining forward momentum, like spinning for a good waves that is upon us, for example. That being said, with a good and accurate transition to paddling position from the sitting position, the corking technique can be harnessed and your paddling speed can quickly be recovered from having just been stopped in the sitting position to turn quickly.