Switch Ollie
An ollie in your non-dominant stance.
A Switch Ollie is performing an ollie while riding in your switch stance (the opposite of your natural stance). It is a true test of board control and ambidexterity on a skateboard.
Ollie, Fakie Ollie
🎯 Challenge your coordination!
Mastering the Switch Ollie will make you a much more well-rounded skateboarder and unlock countless switch tricks.
👟 Foot Positioning
Front Foot (Sliding Foot)
Your non-dominant foot is in the middle of the board, ready to slide.
Back Foot (Popping Foot)
Your dominant foot is on the tail, ready to pop. This will feel very unnatural at first.
📈 Detailed Switch Ollie Execution
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Ride Switch
Get comfortable riding in your switch stance.
Pop
Pop the tail with your dominant foot. It will likely feel weaker than your regular pop.
Slide
Slide your non-dominant foot up the board to level it out.
Land
Land on the bolts and try to maintain your balance while rolling away switch.
Golden Tip!
Everything will feel backwards and weak. Patience and repetition are the only way to learn this.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
Very little pop: This is normal. You need to build strength in your dominant ankle for popping.
Poor slide: The sliding motion with your non-dominant foot will be uncoordinated at first.
Losing balance immediately: Spend a lot of time just riding switch before attempting this.
This tutorial will guide you through the challenge of the Switch Ollie:
Video Tutorial
Credits: SkateHacks
Watch on YouTube →🏆 Congratulations! You made it to the end!
Now it's time to practice! Remember: consistency is the key to success.