Firstly, as everyone has said, weight on the saddle.
Secondly, don't look down. Look where you're going. A
distant object at eye level is good, or if you must look at
the ground, look about 20 metres ahead.
Thirdly, rhythm. A common beginner's mistake is to try to
regain balance after every pedal stroke. Stomp, wobble,
stomp, wobble, stomp, wobble etc. This is hard work. The
unicycle should keep falling forwards, and the wheel should
never quite catch up. So if you are always falling forwards,
controlling your balance is simply a matter of adjusting how
much pressure you're putting on the pedals, and how fast
you're pedalling. If you try to regain your balance after
every stroke or two, then you'll be reversing the direction
of pressure on the pedals
- and that's loads harder.
Fourthly, set goals. Either count pedal strokes, or try to
reach landmarks.
Fifthly, as soon as you can ride confidently for 10 metres
or so, introduce an element of challenge like trying to go
round a corner, or zig zag between cones. Nothing too
difficult. it's surprising how when you return to simple
riding, it will seem easy.
Practise hard.
Have fun.
--
Mikefule - Roland Hope School of Unicycling
Some days you're the fly; some days you're the windscreen. When you're
the fly, you get to eat [censored].
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