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Scraping your toes or struggling to open your knee through a corner? The problem could be your foot position.
Scott Redding’s riding tip is simple: put the ball of your foot on the footpeg.
Why foot position helps getting your knee down.
Leaving your foot too far forward after downshifting makes your toes hang low and limits movement through your ankle, knee and hip.
Move the foot back onto the ball and the peg becomes a pivot point. Your toes stay clear, your foot can rotate and your knee opens more naturally making it a lot easier to get your knee down.
How to position your feet for cornering
Make this sequence automatic:
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Shift before the corner.
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Reset the ball of your foot onto the peg.
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Tuck your toes up and in.
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Pivot slightly to open your knee naturally.
The same applies on the brake side: move forward to use the rear brake, then reset when safe.
Still scraping your toes? Don’t chase more lean. Check your speed, line, body position and bike setup with a qualified riding coach.
Getting your knee down is a track-riding technique—not a target for public roads. Practise in a controlled environment, wear the right kit and ride within your ability.
Watch Scott’s Tutorial
See Scott demonstrate the technique on [Instagram] or [YouTube].
Got a riding question? Drop it in the comments and tell us what Scott should cover next.
For more motorcycle riding tips, head to the Muc-Off Motorcycle Care How To Hub.
