A Few Things That Helped Me Tips From a Beginner

There are some excellent tutorials on how to Ollie all over the internet made by professional skaters with great technique and style.
This is not one of them.
I have only just managed to get my wheels off the ground and would class myself as a beginner so I would strongly recommend looking at how the experts do it to see how to Ollie properly.
The reason I have made this site is that although it is difficult to learn, the Ollie is such a basic trick that it quickly becomes second nature for any serious skater. The problem when something becomes so instinctive is that it becomes very hard to teach. It is so easy for you that it is nearly impossible to remember the stages you went through to learn it.
The pain, frustration and joy of learning is still very fresh in my mind and I've included a few of the tips which helped me to make progress.

1. Practice
Practice, practice and more practice.
It has taken me months to learn. You may be a faster or slower but it isn't a trick you will learn in a day. The hours you put in will pay off.
2. Wear Pads
When you first get onto a skateboard you will fall ....... a lot.
Wearing pads will help to prevent you getting injured, give you confidence and mean you get more time to practice (see point 1 above). As you improve you will learn how to fall properly so that you avoid serious injuries but pads will still protect you from painful bruises and grazes.
3. Film Yourself
I bought a little tripod for my phone and filmed my practice sessions.
Although painful to watch at first (do I really look like that?), it helps to see what you are doing wrong and also allows you to track your progress and provides encouragement.

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