How To Ollie On a Longboard? Expert Guide

The world of longboarding is so enormous that each day you learn something new and exciting.

Right after cruising and carving, once you start discovering longboard stunts and tricks, there’s no limit to it.
If you are here to learn How to Ollie on a longboard, then you have come to the right place. In this article, we’re going to cover some of the most important steps of doing Ollie tricks correctly on your longboard. But,

Let’s address one of the most important questions before heading forward:

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What is an Ollie?

An Ollie is a longboarding jump where both the rider and the longboard jumps into the air without the aid of the platform or the hands. To perform this technique, the rider pushes down the back foot on the tail of the longboard, this will lift the board off of the ground. By learning Ollie, you can easily pop, slide, and jump on the board at the same time.

So, without further ado,
Let’s learn How to Ollie on a Longboard!

Basic Steps of Ollie on a Longboard

Although Longboard Ollie is a basic trick, it’s a little hard for beginners to pull it off for the very next time. Therefore, to make this complicated task easier for you, we have divided the whole process into seven simple-to-understand steps.

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Always wear the proper safety gear before you start practicing Ollie. We don’t want you to injure yourself and get cuts and bruises while you’re training.

The Jump:

The first step of Ollie is to jump properly.

To jump, first, start by standing on your longboard in your basic standing position.
Now position the front foot on the center of the deck, and the back foot should be touching the edge of the longboard.
Next, use your back foot to initiate the jumping process by pressing the tail of your longboard.
Immediately after pressing the tail, raise your legs and jump. However, the rear foot must lift the longboard in the proper direction.
The technique of this whole jumping process is to hop on your board, and not to focus exclusively on pushing down on the longboard.

Pop The Board:

Now, it’s time to step on to your longboard.

The right positioning of the foot is the key to this step.

Before you jump, please ensure that your knees are properly bent and the whole body is in a ducked down position so that you can pop up fast.
Place your feet correctly on the longboard. Position your rear foot on the tail and the front foot must be close to the nose of the board.
After proper foot positioning, jump off the board the same way you did in the previous step.
When your front foot is in the middle of the air, make sure that the edges of your foot are the tip of your longboard.
Now, use your rear foot to kick the end of the board and push it to hit the ground. At the same time, use your front foot to flip the board upward. This will allow you to propel properly into the air as the board flips up.

Getting Air:

This part can be tricky for starters, but with due practice, you’d be able to perfect this as well.

This technique will make you reach the climax of the Ollie.

You need to stand on the tail of the longboard to perform this step.

The front foot should be placed near the longboard’s nose.
You need to make a pop for the longboard to start its lift.
To ensure that your board reaches its maximum possible height, lift your back foot.
To raise the board’s tail, push the nose of the board in the forward direction.

Achieving Height:

You have now officially reached the highest point of the Ollie. It’s a descent from here, but could you do something to go even higher?

This part is a direct result of step 3; some attempts would help you attain more height than others.

You can only attain that much height as your feet could allow.
To achieve the maximum possible height, we recommend holding your knees near your chest.<//li>

Mid-Air:

The complete focus at this time should be to create a safe and steady landing approach.

Vigilantly level the surface of the board with the ground for the descend.
If the board is not leveled with the surface, it can either end up in an injury or serious damage to the board.

The Landing:

Safety is paramount and vigilance is key to achieving it.

Attaining a good height doing the Ollie is great; as long as you can land safely back on your feet.

Use your arms to develop stability while making your landing.
Tilt your body weight to the center for a balanced landing.
If your body is tilted forward or backward, it could cause injury.

It is very important not to tilt your longboard’s tail up in the air while making your landing.

Back on Ground:

Hit the ground, ensuring that you and the longboard remain in one piece!

Just like taking off for the Ollie, the landing also must not be done using both feet.
Using both feet while landing can cause the board to snap.
Landing on the board’s tail or nose can damage the board and also cause severe injuries.

And,
there is also one bonus step for you.

Practice is Key:

You must’ve heard of the saying “Practice makes perfect”.

The more you practice, the more you master the art of Ollie. Starting is often hard, and it can take a while to perfect your Ollie, until then practice, practice, and practice.

Try to maintain a daily schedule to practice every day. And remember, it takes months and even years to improve and master the art of Ollie so be patient!

Final Word:

If you are a beginner, learning how to perform Ollie can seem impossible to you at first. However, remain patient and motivated at all times.

Follow the above steps properly and practice them every day until you master it.

Besides, practicing Ollie is not as hard as it is dangerous, we recommend that you wear proper protective gear at all times to protect yourself from any accident. Learn and Enjoy!

FAQs

Q: Can I Ollie while moving on a Longboard?

Performing Ollie while moving on a longboard is so much simpler than performing it on a stationary longboard. It might seem challenging to perform tricks on a moving board.
However, it makes it much easier to roll from a moving board if you fall accidentally.

Q: Why is my Longboard not getting off the ground?

If you jump too high and fail to do the typical Ollie-motion, your board would not lift. Read the above instructions carefully and practice the motion with your feet more and more.
Your initial Ollies don’t have to be so high, better safe, and low than high and risky.

Q: What trick should I learn after Ollie?

The next trick to learn right after mastering Ollie should be Frontside 180. This trick combines Ollie with a 180-degree turn with your chest. Riders who know how to do Ollie can perform this trick with ease.

Q: Is it easier to perform Ollie with small longboard wheels?

Small wheels make it much easier and simpler to perform longboard tricks.
Small wheels are smoother than larger wheels, which is perfect as you’ll be able to get as much speed as you can in the shortest amount of time.
Also, small wheels don’t add any weight to your setup, which lets you do smooth tricks.

Q: Why does my board slip away from my Feet?

Boards will normally slip away from your feet if you do the trick in a hurry.
To make your feet stick firmly to the board, you have to do this movement very smoothly.
Therefore, start practicing with some very basic exercises until you feel safe and comfortable

Author

Robert Moses

Robert Moses is a long-time skateboarder and freelance writer based in Los Angeles, California. With a passion for action sports and outdoor recreation, Robert has written extensively on the subject of longboarding. When he's not writing, Robert can be found exploring the city on his longboard or hitting up local skateparks.

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