How to
Ollie on the Spot
The short answer
An ollie on the spot is an ollie done standing still, with no rolling. Put the ball of your back foot on the tail and your front foot straight across the board, just behind the front bolts. Snap the tail down hard, drag the side of your front shoe up the board so all four wheels leave the ground, and land over the bolts less than a board length from where you started.
In Skate AI's data, 63% of 177 filmed ollie on the spot tries landed. See trick landing rates →
Stand still on flat ground, no rolling. Same feet as an ollie: ball of the back foot on the tail, front foot straight across just behind the front bolts. Snap the tail, drag the front shoe up, and land over the bolts without rolling away.
Step by step
Land your
first Ollie on the Spot.
Each step is a part of the trick Skate AI scores when you film a try.
- 01
Set up
Stand still on flat ground. Ball of your back foot on the tail, front foot straight across the board just behind the front bolts.
- 02
Pop
Snap the tail straight down hard. All four wheels have to leave the ground, so a soft tap won't do it.
- 03
Slide
Drag the side of your front shoe up the board toward the nose to level it out.
- 04
Land
Land with both feet over the bolts and your knees bent, and stay where you are instead of rolling away.
Troubleshooting
Why you're not
landing it.
Only the nose lifts and the back wheels stay down
- Why
- The pop is too soft, or the front foot isn't sliding up to level the board.
- Fix
- Snap the tail down harder, then drag the front shoe straight up the board.
The board drifts away from you
- Why
- You're sliding your front foot forward instead of up, pushing the nose out.
- Fix
- Drag the shoe up the grip tape, not forward, and keep your weight over the bolts.
You land crooked and have to step off
- Why
- Your back foot isn't coming up with the tail.
- Fix
- Bring your back foot up right after the pop so both ends level out together.
Drill10 ollies on the spot on flat ground, landing with both feet over the bolts and the board less than a board length from where you started.
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 on the spot. Skate AI shows you which part went wrong and the one fix for your next try.
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FAQ
Ollie on the Spot
FAQ
Is an ollie on the spot easier than a rolling ollie?
Many skaters start there because you can focus on the pop and slide without balancing on a moving board. Others find rolling slowly easier, so try both.
How high should the board come up?
High enough that all four wheels leave the ground. Height comes later, from a harder, faster pop.
Why does my board end up behind me?
Your weight is leaning back on the pop. Keep your shoulders over the bolts and pop straight down.
What should I learn after it?
A rolling ollie, then an ollie over something small like a stick or a shoe.