How to
Ollie Over Something
The short answer
An ollie over an object is a rolling ollie where the whole board clears a shoe, a stick or a line on the ground, and you land on all four wheels still rolling. Use the same feet as an ollie and roll in at an easy speed. Pop just before the object, level the board out above it, and keep your knees up until the back wheels are past it too.
In Skate AI's data, 73% of 40 filmed ollie over something tries landed. See trick landing rates →
Same feet as an ollie, with the front foot a few centimeters further back. Roll in at an easy speed, pop when your front wheels are about 30 cm short of the object, and level the board out above it. Keep your knees up until the back wheels are past it too, then land rolling.
Step by step
Land your
first Ollie Over Something.
Each step is a part of the trick Skate AI scores when you film a try.
- 01
Set up
Same feet as an ollie, ball of your back foot on the tail and front foot just behind the front bolts. Roll toward the object at an easy speed.
- 02
Pop
Pop just before the object, not on top of it, so the board is already rising as it reaches it.
- 03
Level
Slide your front foot up and level the board out above the object. Keep your knees up until the back wheels are past it too.
- 04
Land
Land over the bolts with your knees bent and roll away.
Troubleshooting
Why you're not
landing it.
Your back wheels clip the object
- Why
- You're dropping your legs as soon as the front wheels clear.
- Fix
- Keep your knees up until the tail is past the object, then land.
You pop on top of it
- Why
- The pop comes too late.
- Fix
- Pop a little earlier, so the board is already in the air when it reaches the object.
The board lands nose-down or tail-down
- Why
- The board wasn't leveled out above the object.
- Fix
- Drag your front foot up to the nose and lift your back foot to meet the tail.
You slow down or stop before the object
- Why
- Fear of clipping it.
- Fix
- Start with something flat on the ground, like a line or a shoe, and keep an easy, steady speed.
DrillRoll at an easy speed over a single shoe, 10 times, landing with both feet over the bolts and rolling away.
Not sure which one is yours? Film a try with Skate AI and it names the one fix that matters most.
Still not
landing it?
Film your ollie over something. Skate AI shows you which part went wrong and the one fix for your next try.
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FAQ
Ollie Over Something
FAQ
How fast should I roll?
Slow enough that you feel in control, fast enough to stay balanced. Speed doesn't add height, so there's no need to rush.
What should I clear first?
Start with a line on the ground, then a flat shoe or a stick, and add height once clearing it feels easy.
Do I need a solid ollie first?
Yes. This is your normal rolling ollie with a target, so a consistent ollie on the spot or rolling comes first.
Why do I keep landing on the object?
You're popping too late, or lowering your legs before the back wheels clear. Pop earlier and keep your knees up longer.