Proper Technique for Executing the Ollie

Now that you know how to properly balance yourself on your skateboard and you know how to skate, it may now be the right time for you to start learning a few tricks on your skateboard which will catch the attention of your fellow skaters.

Everyone who loves to skateboard obviously wants to be like the pros and execute tricks with comfort, and style. However, you need to remember that most pro skaters practice different tricks for years before they catch big air and execute them in a fluid like motion.

Always remember that when performing skateboard tricks, you need to practice, practice and practice some more. Although you may experience falls, you will see that in time, you will be able to execute them perfectly and awe your fellow skateboard buddies.
One of the most common tricks in skateboarding is the Ollie. This is the most used trick out there and most of the tricks are based on the Ollie. If you research the web, you will see that a lot of websites will tell you how to do the Ollie but only a few will tell you how to do it easily.

So, here is the step by step proper execution of the Ollie which will help you get it done faster.

Firstly, you should obviously be on the board to perform the trick. Your back foot should be on the tail of the board and your front foot should be in the middle. Your knees should also be slightly bent to execute the Ollie properly.

It is important that you don't ride very fast when you are learning to do this trick. Surely you wouldn't want to hit your face on the pavement on your first attempt, would you?

When you perform this trick, always remember that the lower you bend the more air you will get. In fact, most pro skateboarders will perform this trick with knees bended so far that the hands almost touch the pavement.

Whenever you are ready, you need to jump high into the air by slamming your back foot onto the tail of the board. To get big air, you should slam the tail as hard as you can. You will see that when you go in the air, the board will follow.

As you are in the air, make sure that you stay in the center of the board. This will keep you balance. Also, you need to keep your knees bent in order to absorb the impact when landing and it will also provide you with a smooth landing.

These are the things that you need to remember about the Ollie. By just following these simple tips, you can be sure that you will be able to perform the Ollie effortlessly and awe your friends.