How does a skateboarder do an ollie?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How does a skateboarder do an ollie?

The Big Idea

A skateboarder pops into the air, and the board comes too! That trick is called an ollie. How does it work?

The Pop

Step one: The Pop. To do an ollie, a skater stomps the tail of the board against the ground. That makes the board pivot up on its tail.

The Slide

Step two: The Slide. The skater then slides the front foot forward. That drags up the front of the board and levels it in the air.

Grip Tape

Step three: Grip Tape. The rough grip tape on the top of the board holds the skater's shoes. Skaters wear helmets and pads when learning tricks.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Tail hits ground. Board tips up. Front foot drags. Board flattens.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Ollies were named after skater Alan Gelfand. Stomp the tail. Slide the front foot. Wear a helmet and pads.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Place a ruler over a table's edge. Press down on one end. Watch the other end lift. How is this like an ollie? Try pressing harder!

Outro

An ollie starts when a skater stomps the board's tail, making it pivot up. Sliding the front foot forward drags the front up and levels the board in the air, and rough grip tape holds the shoes. Science is amazing! Keep asking questions! The more you look around, the more wonders you will find, so keep your eyes open! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!