Comments on: How to Do an Ollie on a Skateboard

on 8/8/2006 This tip will be easier for more experienced boarders.
When you're in the air after an ollie, try to go into a manual, or if you are near a rail; grind. It's lower to the ground and that makes it easier to land.

on 8/8/2006 First, put your foot on the back of the deck, then the other foot in the middle of the skateboard, push down with your back foot while dragging with your front, and pushing the board down when in front to level out the deck.

on 8/8/2006 You have to know that it will take a while, and you won't get it in a day or so. It could possibly take you a month. Don't get mad, keep trying.
1. Get some speed going.
2. Snap down on the tail (or very back) of the skateboard.
3. Immediately slide your foot up.
4. Level yourself in the air.
5. Land with a smile on your face.
6. Have fun!

The pop (when you snap down the tail) is very important. You really have to slam it. The sliding of the front foot is important too!

on 8/8/2006 If you're a beginner, don't be scared when you're popping up the board because you would end up popping just a little. Place your back foot on the tail and put your front foot in the middle of the board. Crunch down and pop up with all your power, slide your front foot up your board. Don't be scared!

on 8/8/2006 You will find it useful to practice the ollie while holding onto something (so you feel more stable and more secure). The key to a good ollie is to be smooth, and being scared or uncomfortable will definitely make it harder to get it right.

on 8/8/2006 first tip is u need to have lighter trucks
if your goffy put ur right foot half on the board and ur left fooft on the tail smack down on the tal as hard as u can to get higher and slide ur right foot up and make ur drag up ur front foot to your chest for a highr ollie

on 8/8/2006 Don't try your hardest in the beginning. Work your way up. Try hitting your tail harder and harder, and sliding your foot higher and higher. After you get the hang of it, be confident that you can do it.

on 8/8/2006 Don't think of it so much as sliding your foot up the board, but as driving the nose down. This helped me.

on 8/8/2006 To ollie, you need to jump high. If you have a problem with jumping high (in fear of falling down and hurting yourself), try in a different terrain. You can practice in grass, carpet, or anything soft to absorb your fall. Even though you can't move, you can practice the pop. When you're comfortable with this, go to the streets and practice ollie with the skateboard moving.

on 8/8/2006 Put your back foot on the tail and your front foot in the middle of the board. Slam the tail and jump up. When slamming, use your toes so you can jump higher, then slide your front foot up to the nose then slam down.

on 7/5/2006 Make sure that your trucks are tight enough, or your skateboard will tilt when you land. Try holding on to a bar or the top of your fence when you first try doing an ollie. It will help you get the feel of it. This tip is good for scaredy cats like me! But hey, it helps big time.

Remember, with a little practice you can go a long way. Don't give up, even if you're not too good at first; keep trying.
I get teased because I'm not very good, but that doesn't stop me from doing what I love most.

on 6/30/2006 Put your back foot on the tail of the board and your front foot in front of the trucks. Kick as hard as possible on the back. Jump before your board's tail hits the ground. Slide your foot up the board to go higher. Lightly lift your back foot up and put all your weight on your front foot to land. I guarantee you will be skating in no time.

on 6/30/2006 First, use your tail and pop it on the ground. One second before you pop your board, jump and move your front and back foot forward (but not much) and you did a ollie!

on 6/30/2006 When you come back down from doing an ollie, make sure your legs are bent just slightly, this will help you absorb the shock of the skateboard hitting the ground and this will also help you have a better landing!

on 6/30/2006 When you do an ollie, tighten up your truks a bit. Don't let them stay too lose or it will be harder than it really is. First, place your back foot on the tail and the front foot in the middle of the board. Then slam the tail down and slide your foot up at the same time. But don't do it too fast, or you will mess up.