The nollie is a trick performed on a skateboard that is similar to an ollie only using the nose of the skateboard to propel yourself in the air instead of the tail, according to Board Crazy Skateboarding. Nollies are more difficult to perform than ollies because your balance is different and because you need forward momentum to complete the trick. By learning the proper nollie technique you can decrease the learning curve and prevent injuries.
Step 1
Ride your skateboard forward with good momentum. Unlike ollies, the skateboard must be moving to perform a nollie, according to Skateboard Dreams.
Step 2
Place your front foot on the nose of the skateboard and your back foot in front of the wheel bolts. Position your front foot so the ball of the foot is on the middle of the nose. Move your back foot closer to the middle of the skateboard to increase your nollie height.
Step 3
Bend your knees, push down hard with both feet and extend your knees in a jumping motion. Favor your front foot so the nose of the skateboard touches the ground when you pop up. The skateboard tail will point up when done correctly and the nose of the skateboard will come off of the ground.
Step 4
Slide your back foot toward the tail and raise your front leg to level the skateboard and increase the amount of height you get with your nollie. Keep the board level at this point to ensure a safe landing.
Step 5
Bend your knees as the skateboard lands to maintain your balance and absorb the impact of the jump. The momentum gained by starting to ride prior to performing the trick will continue to move you forward after completing the nollie.
Tips and Warnings
- Practice performing ollies before trying to learn nollies to get a feel for the proper movement of both legs during a jump. Though the technique for performing an ollie is the same, with the front and back legs reversed, you can practice from a standing position on a soft surface, such as grass. Practicing on a soft area decreases your chances of injury should you fall.
- Wear proper safety equipment when riding your skateboard, especially when performing tricks, to prevent injuries in the event you fall.
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