i skateboard, and i don't really know how to jump or do any tricks. i can do basic stuff you know like go straight(no duh) turn and stuff, but know tricks, can someone tell me how to jump at least(like the board goes up with you)?
2007-03-03 18:07:13 · 5 answers · asked by vietsk8 1 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
Its hard to explain with words but the best way I was taught is think of it like this
The goal of the trick "ollie" is pop your back foot and the tail of the board down to the ground hard poping the front up, as you would by stepping on a rake or something, just as the front of the board is on its way up jump up with your front foot catching the griptape and pulling the board up with you as you level out the board with your foot.
Practice practice, and remember bend your knees
Also practicing on carpet would be best, limits the movement of the board and injury
2007-03-03 18:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by alongfortheride 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called an ollie.
1. Position your front foot about in halfway on the board and your back foot on the tail.
2. Push down on the tail hard and at the same time, slide your front foot forward on the board to straighten out the board.
3. Be sure to bring your knees up to get more height.
4. Land on the bolts.
The ollie can be hard to get down, so don't get frustrated even if it takes months. Just keep practicing and have fun!
2007-03-04 23:36:11 · answer #2 · answered by ShredDragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is called an ollie.
Set your feet so your front foot is on the middle of the board, not hanging off too much. Your back foot flat on the tail.
Get speed and bend your knees[put pressure on your toes] right before you smack down on the tail and jump. While this is happening, slide your front foot up toward the nose. Stay above the board and once it levels out, push it on the ground and land.
2007-03-04 06:56:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn to Manuel, it's easy and considered a trick.
How to Ollie: If you skate goofy (right foot forward) then put your left foot on the back bend of the board, pop the board up, then push the front down with your right foot.
2007-03-04 02:14:28 · answer #4 · answered by skybluefrank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To jump you press down quick and hard on the very back of your board, that makes the tip go up, but you have to jump up at the same time.
2007-03-04 02:19:06 · answer #5 · answered by Curious George 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋