Originally Posted by
Leukybear
If you've ever seen a FGFS "edit" video, you might notice that riders pop up their rear wheels a couple of times right before performing a trick.
I don't think that has so much to do with modulating speed as making sure the rider's feet are exactly the right place in their pedal stroke for optimal bunny-hoppage/pop.
Finding some wet pavement is probably the easiest method to practice ones technique. Low gearing never hurt anyone. The lower the gearing, the easier it is to A) skid and B) stay out of trouble.