For skaters of all ages, there’s no better way to learn than doing it yourself.
Have you ever wondered what tricks you should start learning in order?
Skateboarders around the world have been perfecting the art of skateboarding for decades and have developed a successful system for learning new tricks.
From Ollies to Nollie flips, we’ve got an awesome step-by-step guide for you to follow so that you can become a pro skater in no time.
Ollieing: The Basics Of Every Trick
Learning how to Ollie is usually the first trick most skaters learn since it’s one of the simplest tricks.
To perform an Ollie, you need to press down on your tail or nose with your back foot while jumping off your front foot and balancing on top of your board.
This trick works best when you are moving at a moderate speed and practice is essential in mastering this skill.
Once you get comfortable with an Ollie, then it’s time to move on to more difficult tricks!
180s & Frontside Shove-Its
After mastering an Ollie comes 180s and Frontside Shove-Its – both resulting from landing on and pressing down your tail or nose with your back foot.
There are two types of 180s – frontside and backside 180s – which involve spinning either clockwise or counterclockwise while keeping your feet planted firmly on the board throughout the entire spin.
A Frontside Shove-It involves pushing down with your toes as if you were trying to flip the board over onto its side.
As soon as this happens, rotate your body counterclockwise until the board has completed its 360 degree rotation.
Pop Shove-Its & Bigspins
The next trick after the 180s and Frontside Shove It is Pop Shove It which involve popping up off the ground before landing again – making sure to keep the balance at all times.
After mastering Pop Shove It comes Frontside/Backside Bigspins which involve rotating your body in a full 360 degree turn while pushing off with both feet simultaneously from either side of the skateboard (frontside/backside).
Finally, Nollie flips can also be learned using these same techniques as they require similar movements as those used for Frontside/Backside Bigspins but without actually spinning around completely before landing again on top of the board (this is why they are called “flips”).
Conclusion:
Skateboarding is an amazing form of creativity and athleticism that continues to grow in popularity every day.
With its simple design, it has become one of the most beloved activities worldwide allowing people from all cultures and backgrounds to come together through their love for skateboarding!
Learning how to do tricks correctly can take some time depending on skill level but following our step-by-step guide will help make things easier so that you can become a pro skater in no time!
So don’t wait any longer – let’s hit those ramps and start learning some new tricks today!
I’m John Peterson, a passionate skater, blogger, and lifelong enthusiast. I’ve been skating for over 9 years and have gone on to write a blog dedicated to the sport of skating and its culture. Through my blog, I strive to share my knowledge and experience of the sport with all who are interested. From beginner tips, tricks, and equipment reviews to interviews and event coverage, I cover it all. So read my blog as I explore the wonderful world of skating!