How to Do An Ollie on a Skateboard

Step 1
To start with, you have got to check your stance on the skateboard. To do an ollie, you will have to place your back foot in such a manner that it is placed on the tail of the skateboard. Now your front foot needs to be placed in the middle of the skateboard, ensuring that it is between the front and middle trucks of your skateboard. It is mandatory to get the stance right before you set out to do an ollie.

Step 2
When you do an ollie with the skateboard in motion, it is known as a rolling ollie, which is what we shall learn. Bend your knees as low as you can while standing on the skateboard. The more you bend your knees, the higher you will go when you perform the ollie. While you are rolling on your skateboard, you will have to bang your back foot which is on the tail, as hard as you can. That's the point where you will jump in the air, with the help of your back foot. The important thing to keep in mind here is the timing of your jump. You will need some practice to get it right. As soon as the tail of your skateboard hits the ground, you will have to jump off that foot in the air, pulling it up as high and as quickly as possible.

Step 3
When you jump in the air, you must ensure that your front foot is slightly inward, so that you can guide your skateboard while it is in air. This part also requires some practice and can get a little dicey at times, so be careful while you attempt this.

Step 4
Another crucial thing to keep in mind while you are jumping, is that you should try and pull your knees up, as high as you can. You should aim to touch your knees to your chest. To perform a high ollie, two things matter most. The first being, how much you can bend your knees at the beginning, and the second, how high can you pull your feet up while jumping in the air.

Step 5
While landing, make sure you keep your knees bent. This is important because, when you land, the bent knees will act as a shock absorber and prevent any damage to your knees from the impact while landing. It will also help to maintaining proper balance while landing.