| Doing skateboard tricks is so cool and gives | | | | concrete. |
| you such an adrenalin rush. If you are new | | | | |
| to skateboarding tricks you will want to | | | | A big tip to make the Ollie easier is to keep |
| learn the 'Ollie' first as it is used by most | | | | down low, the lower that you are bent down |
| riders and is the basis for many other | | | | the more air you will get. You will perform |
| tricks. | | | | much better if your hands are reasonably low |
| | | | and not too far off the ground. |
| You will find a lot of information on the | | | | |
| internet about skateboarding tricks including | | | | When you are ready then slam your back foot |
| the Ollie but most of the sites won't give | | | | on the tail of the board so that you will |
| you the tips that will make it easier to do. | | | | jump high into the air. You really need to |
| | | | hit the board as hard as you can with that |
| Here are some tips on how you can perform the | | | | back foot so that your board will follow when |
| 'Ollie' just like the pro's. | | | | you jump into the air. |
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| To perform the Ollie stand on your board and | | | | It is important to keep your balance so try |
| have your back foot on the tail of the board. | | | | to remain centered on the board for balance |
| Your front foot will be around about the | | | | and keep your knees in the bent position to |
| middle of the board and you will need to have | | | | absorb the landing. |
| your knees bent slightly. | | | | |
| | | | With anything the more you practice the |
| When you first start out learning this trick | | | | better you will get so if you don't succeed |
| just take it slow and don't go too fast on | | | | straight away don't give up just keep on |
| your board. There is nothing worse than | | | | practicing. Practice and remember these |
| trying to do a trick for the first time and | | | | skateboard Ollie tips and you will be the |
| going too fast and stacking it on the | | | | envy of your friends in no time. |