SHORTBOARD POP UP I need help?

Question

everytime I try to get up I get almost to my feet and then fall forward into the water. So i will paddle for the wave it will pick me up I grab the rails push up and extend my arms bring my feet under me and then still in the crouched position fall foward into the water. Whats the deal. Ive been surfing for a while I just dont know what is going wrong, Im i not arching me back enough? Thank you soo much for the help!

Answer 1

If you are looking down at the board or something don't, look at the wave, and look forward. If you look at your hands and the board you will fall forward.