A skateboard ollie is a popular trick that involves jumping with the skateboard off the ground. This trick is an essential part of any skateboarder’s repertoire and can be used to jump over obstacles or to gain additional height and momentum for other tricks.
To perform an ollie on a skateboard, follow these steps:
- Start by standing on your skateboard with your feet about shoulder-width apart and your front foot slightly behind the front trucks.
- Bend your knees slightly and lean your body forward to shift your weight onto the front of your board.
- Place your back foot on the tail of the skateboard and push down, using your front foot to help lift the nose of the board off the ground.
- As the nose of the board comes off the ground, quickly jump up and straighten your legs, using your back foot to help pop the tail of the skateboard up into the air.
- As the skateboard begins to rise, quickly transfer your weight onto your front foot and extend your back leg to help the skateboard rise even higher.
- As the skateboard reaches its peak height, use your front foot to help level out the board and keep it stable.
- Land on the skateboard with your feet in the same position as you started, with your front foot slightly behind the front trucks.
To improve your ollie and make it more impressive, try to land the trick smoothly and with good balance. You can also try to add more height and distance to your ollie by jumping higher and using more force to pop the tail of the skateboard up into the air.
With practice and dedication, you can master the ollie and use it to impress your friends and improve your skateboarding skills. Happy skateboarding!