How to Do a 180 Ollie on a Skateboard

Ollie as your spin your torso to jump a skateboard and land facing the opposite direction.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Skateboards

1. Learn to ollie with consistency and at least the height of a curb.
2. As you crouch to jump, wind up your torso in the opposite direction, with your forward hand crossing in front of your body toward your back foot. It is much easier to ollie 180 frontside (that is, turning your front foot backwards as you turn).
3. As you begin to ollie, unwind and spin your torso 180 degrees to face in the opposite direction.
4. Use your front foot as it drags up the board to turn the board 180 degrees, following the motion of your torso, so that you end up rolling backwards. Your whole body should follow and be carried along with your torso.
5. Land facing the opposite direction and rolling backwards. Your weight should remain centered at all times. Bending your knees is crucial to keeping your balance and absorbing the shock of landing.

Tips & Warnings

• This trick is easier when rolling at a slow to moderate speed. Learn on a flat surface.
• If your weight is not centered when you land, you will very likely shoot your board and fall. Wear pads and wrist guards when learning.