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 python -m sk8plotlib
 ```
 
+## Controls
+
+While on a surface, you can use the `left`/`right` arrow keys to go left or right.
+
+While in the air, you can use `up`/`down` to rotate your skateboard.
+
 ## Roadmap
 
 Planned features before v0.1: