Comments on: How to Do an Ollie on a Skateboard

on 11/22/2005 Lean forward when you kick down the tail. When you slide your foot forward, suck your back leg up and put your front leg out so the board is in front of you. You can get a lot higher this way.

on 11/22/2005 I've been sk8teing for a week and 1/2 and I found out that if you put the tip of your shoe (your toe) on the tail on the heel side, it helps. Bend your knees and pop hard, then just jump as high as you can and just even out the board.

on 11/22/2005 I only just started skating, but I find that jumping forward as I pop the board up helps a lot when landing - something I never did when I first started.

on 11/22/2005 Practice step by step. When kicking the board up, think about kicking the tail, and jump before it hits the ground. You can also put your front foot on the front truck. After kicking the back, push your front foot foward.

on 11/22/2005 I was a bad skater, but practice really helped me get the feel of it. I put my first foot nearer to the front truck. If it worked for me, it can work for you.

on 11/22/2005 As you are practicing, remember to crouch down far enough (or where you're comfortable) and remember to drag your foot up and keep your weight centered. This is a common mistake for starters

on 11/22/2005 Put the tip of your back foot onto the tail of the board and your front foot near your back trucks. Pop the tail with the tip of the back foot, and slide your front foot along with the back foot up the board in the air. Then land flat. Practice a lot.

on 11/22/2005 Another great site is www.b-house.com, which has video demonstrations of tricks and is very helpful.

on 11/22/2005 Place your back foot on the tail and front foot on the middle about half way down. Kick down and slide your front foot up to the hardware. When in the air, bend your knees, even your board up and stomp down. Slide higher to get higher.

on 11/22/2005 When you jump off with your back foot, I find it easier to jump before the back hits the ground so it pops up higher and you are already in the air.

on 11/22/2005 When you ollie, put one foot on the middle of the deck and the other on the tail. You can put your feet half or all the way on - whatever feels good to you. Smack the tail down; move your foot up the deck; and push slightly with your front foot.

on 11/22/2005 If you want a higher ollie you should put your front foot closer to the center of the board. This also applies if you're a smaller person.

on 11/22/2005 When doing an ollie, I find it's easier to roll a little and then do the trick. A lot of times, skaters will get stuck in some sort of a rivet without much speed. Makes things very difficult.