Hello my fellow skateboarding fans.
Today I will be going over 3 important tips you must know if you would like to learn how to do an Ollie on a skateboard.
An Ollie is by far the most important trick you'll learn as it's the basis for most other tricks on the skateboard.
When you initially start learning how to ride a skateboard, it almost seems impossible to learn any tricks.
I'm sure you have probably wondered if people like Tony Hawk and other pro skateboarders are even human.
They just make it look so easy on TV.
Well, keep in mind that even if those pro skateboarders are not human, they still had to start somewhere, just like you.
Now the first thing I always tell my students is that proper protective gear is essential in learning how to do a Ollie, or any other skateboarding tricks.
You might be thinking that all this gear makes you look nerdy but keep this in mind.
When you have all this gear on, you wont be afraid to take a fall here and there because you know u wont be leaving a piece of your knee or elbow skin on the floor.
This gives you a lot more confidence to go all out and get the hang of these tricks much faster.
Another important part of your gear is a proper pair of skateboarding shoes.
You might think some of these don't look cool either but they also play a huge part in your learning process.
These shoes that are designed specifically for skateboarding have extra padding and are reinforced in areas that get extra wear and tear during skateboarding.
They also have broader soles that make balancing much easier and add extra grip to the skateboard.
One final thing to keep in mind when learning how to do an Ollie is not to worry too much about the height at first.
Once you have the procedure down, increasing the amount of air you get will be a breeze.
Focus for now on getting the board off the ground.
Once you can do that, all you have to do is start bringing your knees closer to your chest when in mid air.
If you follow these simple tips, you'll be popping Ollies in no time.
Don't be in a rush just take your time and make it happen naturally.
You're going to be surprised at how fast you're going to know how to do an Ollie on a skateboard with ease.
Today I will be going over 3 important tips you must know if you would like to learn how to do an Ollie on a skateboard.
An Ollie is by far the most important trick you'll learn as it's the basis for most other tricks on the skateboard.
When you initially start learning how to ride a skateboard, it almost seems impossible to learn any tricks.
I'm sure you have probably wondered if people like Tony Hawk and other pro skateboarders are even human.
They just make it look so easy on TV.
Well, keep in mind that even if those pro skateboarders are not human, they still had to start somewhere, just like you.
Now the first thing I always tell my students is that proper protective gear is essential in learning how to do a Ollie, or any other skateboarding tricks.
You might be thinking that all this gear makes you look nerdy but keep this in mind.
When you have all this gear on, you wont be afraid to take a fall here and there because you know u wont be leaving a piece of your knee or elbow skin on the floor.
This gives you a lot more confidence to go all out and get the hang of these tricks much faster.
Another important part of your gear is a proper pair of skateboarding shoes.
You might think some of these don't look cool either but they also play a huge part in your learning process.
These shoes that are designed specifically for skateboarding have extra padding and are reinforced in areas that get extra wear and tear during skateboarding.
They also have broader soles that make balancing much easier and add extra grip to the skateboard.
One final thing to keep in mind when learning how to do an Ollie is not to worry too much about the height at first.
Once you have the procedure down, increasing the amount of air you get will be a breeze.
Focus for now on getting the board off the ground.
Once you can do that, all you have to do is start bringing your knees closer to your chest when in mid air.
If you follow these simple tips, you'll be popping Ollies in no time.
Don't be in a rush just take your time and make it happen naturally.
You're going to be surprised at how fast you're going to know how to do an Ollie on a skateboard with ease.
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