Ive been at this skateboard thing for a month now, and I love it and all, but Im barely seeing any progression. Then I see kids that are half my age flippin and dippin over trash cans. How long should it really take to be GOOD at an ollie, let alone master it?
2007-03-28 15:20:07 · 8 answers · asked by theyoungbj3 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
It's hard to tell - all of a sudden, you'll just get it. The important thing to remember is to use downward force on your rear foot with your front foot in the middle of the board. After the tail pops, you'll want to jump as high as possible. As the board follows you up, you slide your front foot forward to level the board out.
It's an action/reaction type equation. Once you master the basic ollie, you'll see where foot placement and pressure will flip or turn the board.
2007-03-28 15:26:48 · answer #1 · answered by Gemma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different. Some people it takes 2 weeks. Like everyone says, practice is the key. And believe it or not shoes do make a difference. Yes you can ollie in old school converse shoes, but a good skate company shoe with good grip can help.
2007-03-28 18:09:01 · answer #2 · answered by Jbumps 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
couple months to be good at it..once you start doing them without even thinking then you know you can do them better. Practice doing them still and then do them moving. I teach people to practice still on carpet for a while just to get it down, takes about a day that way then to go on a try doing them moving within a month or two they're damn good at it. Also helps to not just practice the ollie try other tricks, pop shuvits and kickflips just see if you can. Good luck
2007-03-28 16:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by livewire_usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hardest part is the timing of when to push down on the tail, when to jump, and how quickly to suck up your legs. The secret: It's all done at the same time. The faster you do it, the easier it becomes. Think about jumping off with one foot and sucking your legs up to your chest.
2007-03-28 15:29:18 · answer #4 · answered by gabound75 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it takes a while, but once u get it.. you will get good at everything else.
the 1st trick is the hardest to learn.
keep practicing everyday and good luck.
2007-03-28 15:23:54 · answer #5 · answered by Jessie. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice on a deck only...in the basement when you cant go out and the key word is practice
2007-03-28 15:25:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice practice practice, took me about 3 weeks but I went through some pain which thanks to my therapist and some medicene I was able to block out....
2007-03-28 15:27:40 · answer #7 · answered by moondawgie24_7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
took me about 2 months to get them nice, consistant, and high. dont worry, and dont give up on yourself. just keep tryin and you'll get them.
2007-03-28 15:23:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋