How to Ollie: A Beginner's Guide in Under an Hour

Mastering the Ollie in Three Phases

• 💡 The ollie is defined as getting all four wheels off the ground and landing successfully, with air time being the key component.
• 🎯 The process is broken down into three phases, with the goal of learning the ollie in under an hour.
• ⏱️ It's suggested that anyone can learn to ollie, with examples of a 3-year-old and a 68-year-old successfully performing the trick.

Phase One: The Pop and Knee Lift

• ⚡ Begin by standing casually, bending your knees, and placing your back foot on the tail of the board.
• 🚀 The first step involves lifting your knees towards your chest as you pop the tail, simulating the initial motion of the ollie.
• ✅ This foundational step needs to be mastered, performing it five times consecutively while stationary.
• 👟 It's crucial to be on the balls of your feet for better control, similar to how one jumps in basketball.

Phase Two: The Foot Drag and Ankle Flexibility

• 🎯 This phase focuses on the foot drag motion, where the front foot slides up the board.
• 🩰 The correct technique involves dragging the side of your foot, not the front, which requires ankle flexibility.
• 🧘 Consistent practice, even while watching TV, can improve ankle mobility for this motion.
• ⬆️ The movement is described as going