(This counts under sports, right? Eh) Well, I'm in a pickle. I've tried everything and I still can't do an Ollie on my skateboard. So, I got the pop. Easy But then I get kinda confused. I know I have to slide my front foot up the board then an Ollie somehow magically happens; however, it doesn't. So, am I supposed to jump or something? Why does it only leave the ground like an inch or why can't I slide my front foot up the board without it just going right back to the ground? Eghhh Any tips on doing an Ollie? It would be greatly appreciated Thanks!
Yes, you are supposed to jump. You need enough force to push off the ground first; the force of the pop (which you do right at the tail end of the jump before you fly off) is what lifts the board with you, and sliding your foot up is what makes the board stay relatively level instead of just flipping vertical. It can be pretty hard if you're sitting there thinking about all the steps. But it becomes almost instinctual after awhile.
