This is the most simple of all grinding tricks and the best introduction to the technique and feeling of grinding. You need a clean ollie for this one so that you can get on top of your chosen obstacle – so perfect your ollie first and then make sure to pick a ledge that isn’t too high to start with. Once you’ve mastered this one, you can move onto all the other grinding tricks, so learn how to 50-50 as the building block for the rest of your progression.
Tip: Use the left / right arrow keys
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Approach the obstacle with your feet in regular ollie position at a comfortably fast speed. If you go too slowly then your trucks will stop dead when you land, so don’t hold back too much.
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You should be parallel to your obstacle as you start to release your crouch and pop. Visualise yourself popping a clean and level ollie so that both your trucks land on the grinding edge simultaneously.
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Pop and begin the ollie motion, concentrate on getting above your obstacle and being level in the air.
04
Guide and level your ollie out with your front foot and prepare for truck impact.
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