The board is not the first goal
Body dragging separates kite control from balance on the board. This allows work on orientation and movement without adding every task at once. It is not wasted time before the interesting part: it contributes to preparation for managing yourself in the water.
Recovering position matters
A ride can end in a fall with the board some distance away. Movement skills without the board relate to that situation. The progression and timing of recovery practice should be decided during instruction, considering control, surroundings and assistance resources.
What to record afterwards
Note whether you maintained a direction, understood instructions and recognised your position relative to the starting point. Record when you needed help too. “I did body dragging” describes an activity; these observations better explain which parts of the skill are becoming established.
When to move on
Ask for specific feedback before progressing to water starts. A brief board ride does not compensate for important gaps in control. When repeating an exercise, request an observable goal for the next attempt rather than measuring success only by the number of repetitions.
Official reference: IKO · Training videos
