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Improve Your Ollie in 3 Easy Steps

Zane York Music2 skaters recommend it · 143 mentions in 2022
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4K views · 4 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner

Four-minute ollie tutorial from Zane York, a skater with 20+ years of experience. Gives three steps to fix a weak pop and get higher ollies.

Why skaters like it

Posted by its creator in r/NewSkaters replies when learners ask how to ollie higher or fix a weak pop. Aimed at beginners stuck on form.

“seems like your front shoulder is opening up when it should be closed, otherwise is causes your center of gravity to swing wide”

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What skaters said on Reddit

u/zaneskates2022 · 6 points

hey friend! you're well on your way to landing the coveted ollie, keep up the good work! honestly those shoes look a bit thick to be skating in in terms of board feel to be comfortable enough to commit, but otherwise you really have to consider if you are "muting" the pop of your tail. ​ I made a few videos on the subject if you want to check them out! How to Ollie: [VIDEO] How to Improve your ollie: [VIDEO] How to L

u/hokkuhokku2022 · 1 points

Hey, man - highly recommend this video [VIDEO], and its companion. [VIDEO]!! Good luck!!!

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