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Things You Should Know Before Popping Your Ollie

whythetrick2 skaters recommend it · 2 mentions in 2026
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40K views · 6 months ago · Tutorial · Beginner

whythetrick explains what an ollie needs beyond popping the tail. Covers jumping higher, why the board does not push your body up, how to pop, and whether stomping the tail is bad.

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Recommended in r/NewSkaters when an ollie finally clicks or someone needs to fix a low ollie. Commenters say it changed how they understood the motion.

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“I think try to get deeper into your squat before jumping, you're barely squating before popping. that will get you much more power. and try to be faster with the jump. here's a great video on it: [VIDEO]”

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u/andreitoma82026 · 2 points

I think try to get deeper into your squat before jumping, you're barely squating before popping. that will get you much more power. and try to be faster with the jump. here's a great video on it: [VIDEO]

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