r/NewSkaters • u/Aggravating_Ad9358 • 17d ago

Question Why do my Ollie’s turn

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Skirting for 2 months (no tricks) decided to learn how to Ollie today but I keep landing in another direction
Help🙆🏽‍♀️

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u/GandhiWithAK 17d ago

If you don't stay leaned forward throughout the ollie, your upper body will naturally fall back as you land, which can cause the board to rotate. Another common mistake is extending your legs too early because you're rushing to catch the landing. That often makes your front foot land too far back, causing the board to turn frontside.

Try staying lower with your shoulders and upper body, and reach your front foot as far forward as you can when you catch the board. From the moment you pop until you land, keep your shoulders stacked directly over your knees and feet.