How to Do a Frontside 180 Ollie on a Skateboard

This one's a building block trick as well as a classic maneuver.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Skate Rails
• Skateboard Decks
• Skateboard Helmets
• Skateboard Pads
• Skateboard Parts
• Skateboard Trucks
• Skateboard Wheels
• Skateboarding Shoes
• Skateboards

1. 

   Roll at a comfortable speed, and hit your tail like you would for a normal ollie.

2. 

   Begin to suck up your legs and the board as you turn your shoulders, and open up your hips so your chest goes toward the front.

3. Push down slightly with your front foot when you have reached the peak of your ollie. This will help guide the board through the rest of the 180-degree turn.

4. 

   Level the board out right before you land by bending your legs and pushing down with the rear of the board.

5. 

   Be loose when you land, and try to avoid pivoting on your front wheels too much.

Tips & Warnings

• Learn the straight ollie first.

• Think about jumping from one foot to the other when learning how to turn your body.

• Skateboarding is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.