If you have ever taken a drops class with me, you know there are a billion ways to teach and learn drops. My job is to try and let each rider develop their own natural take on drops. If you make it to the bottom and ride away, you did fine. But here are a few keys that I use personally to ride through small - medium sized drops. . Pro's Body leads the bike Dialed timing and articulated movements Gets wheels down fast Better traction and control upon landing . Con's If timed wrong or a movement is done incorrectly, riders can flip forward Should learn on small drops first