Commas After Intro Verbal Phrases

Balancing carefully on the skateboard, Twiggs rolled down the gentle hill.

2. Wobbling slightly, she managed to stay upright on her first try.

3. Learning how to balance was harder than they expected.

4. To avoid injuries, the skaters always wear helmets and pads.

Copying each other’s moves, Twiggs and Stacy were determined to learn to skateboard.

To learn faster, the kids teamed up and coached each other.

Falling repeatedly didn’t discourage any of the group.

To impress Mick, Doog worked on landing a heelflip.

Encouraged by his friends, Bub attempted more daring tricks.