How To: Ollie
By the end of this intractable, you will be able to execute an Ollie – or at least have a better grasp of the concept. The Ollie is the most fundamental tricks in the skateboarding world. It serves as the basis to just about every trick.
What You’ll Need:
A Skateboard
Skate Shoes
Helmet
Skate Shoes
Helmet
Stand On...
Stand on the skateboard. Good footing will ensure a secure ride.
Adjust Your...
Adjust your feet with your front foot near the middle of the board and your back foot on the tail of the board.
Bend Your...
Bend your knees and crouch down.This also goes back to the point that good footing will ensure a secure ride.
Jump Into the Air...
Jump into the air, first with yourfront foot, and after with your back foot
Jump Up...
Jump up, and kick down the back of your board at the same time
Slide Your...
Slide your front foot as soon as you start jumping.
Pull Your...
Pull your knees toward you chest.
Level Out...
Level out with both feet when your front foot has slid all the way up keeping pressure on the board as it begins to fall down
Try To...
Try to land both feet at the same time, preferable with your feet as close to their respective bolts (above where the trucks are) as possible