When i ollie on my skateboard i cant get the skateboard to jump when i press the back down?

Question

what can i do about this or fix it?

Answer 1

when your going to ollie, pop the tail as hard as you can while sliding your front foot up to get it as high as you can, jump as high as you can and bend your knees... if this dont help then try to look on youtube or myspace videos.

Answer 2

cuz u gotta jump woth the board. ur foots in the way thts y it doesnt pop

Answer 3

You need to pop the tail, and drag your front foot while doing so.

Answer 4

^^^ nothing to do with the question.....when your going to ollie, pop the tail as hard as you can while sliding your front foot up to get it as high as you can, jump as high as you can and bend your knees

Answer 5

Alright, first get in ollie position. Now bend your knees and keep your shoulders balanced. Snap down on the tail. While the tail is going down drag your other foot up to the nose of the board. As soon you snap down the tail is when you want to jump high as you can. while dragging your foot. Now go out and land it.

Answer 6

I'm not a skateboarder but my boys were and they said that smooth operating bearings are essential in order for the board to be quick and responsive. If you haven't cleaned your bearings in some time try that. There are specific products for doing this.

I'm just the one that watched in horror as they did the tricks!

Answer 7

Just hitting the tail will no make the board fly. You need to slide your front foot up too, right after the tail hits. Then for maximum height suck your knees into your chest. If you are already doing this and the board still doesn't catch air you need a NEW DECK. A new deck will have more pop and rougher grip tape which will result in higher ollies.