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How To Ollie In Under 4 Minutes

CCS18 skaters recommend it · 22 mentions, 2020 to 2026
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2.3M views · 6 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner

CCS host Dale Decker breaks down the ollie in under four minutes, covering foot placement, pop, slide and landing. Made for new skaters learning the basic trick from scratch.

Why skaters like it

Gets linked in r/NewSkaters whenever someone asks for a good ollie tutorial. Short, clear and easy to follow for a first ollie.

“the link is for a good ollie tutorial that helped me, good luck!”

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What skaters said on Reddit

u/fuzzz62021 · 9 points

that is fantastic for only a week! the link is for a good ollie tutorial that helped me, good luck! [VIDEO]

u/thefukkenshit2023 · 5 points

I see issues with timing and form, but overall, you're on the right path. Tip 1: focus on vertical movement as you pop. You want to keep the board controlled and centered under you. Currently, your back foot is pushing diagonally backwards way too much as you pop the tail. You are moving the board behind yourself. Tip 2: use that front foot to leverage the board's vertical movement from the tail pop, into a horizonta

u/xavierspapa2021 · 4 points

[VIDEO] This is a good one I found

u/hangtenineastberlin2022 · 3 points

Yes. Bottom to top, with the opening of the 'C' facing the nose, or direction of movement Pardon the crappy ascii art: ------------------------------> C \_____________/ tail - - - - - - nose ​ ​ One of the problems I see with beginners (including myself back in the day) is they focus too much on the slide and not enough on the pop. Sliding your foot doesn't create lift. It's the pop that creates lift. Sliding your fo

u/frognettle2022 · 3 points

I just wrote out a whole thing, but after looking at the video again I think I see some things to work on. Your movements are good, just the timing needs work. I also notice that when you jump, you're lifting your knees, but your upper body doesn't get any height. I think focusing on getting height will naturally help with your timing. I might try off the board first. Plant your feet, crouch low and propel your whole

u/Ceza6582023 · 3 points

maybe this video will help you, you can also practice sitting down to get the footwork down before trying it standing up [VIDEO]

u/Quiet_Cauliflower1202023 · 3 points

Don’t stress and wear your wrist guards! there are tons of great how to videos 👍 [VIDEO]

u/Mcfyi2024 · 3 points

Here ya go kiddo: [VIDEO]

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