YOGYAKARTA - Knowing the various tricks of skateboarding is an important basis for beginner to professional skaters to improve their skills, playing style, and confidence when sliding on various terrains.
By understanding the types of tricks according to the level of difficulty, you can practice more directed, safe, and progressive without having to imitate difficult tricks before mastering the basic techniques.
Before trying various tricks, skaters need to master the basics of skateboarding first. Reported by VOI from the Red Bull website, here are some simple tricks you can try:
The ride switch is an important technique, although it is often not considered a trick. This technique is done with the opposite leg position from the usual. If usually the left leg is in front, then when the ride switch the right leg is in front.
By mastering the ride switch technique, it can help skaters adapt to various advanced tricks that require landing or movement in an upside-down position.
Drop-in is a basic technique that must be mastered to play on ramps and bowls. The trick is to balance the skateboard tail on the lip of the ramp, then let the board slide down following the momentum.
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Although it feels tense at first, drop-ins are very effective for building courage and confidence in skateboarding in vertical areas.
Manual or manny is similar to wheelie on a bicycle, which is to slide with only two back wheels. This trick helps train balance and board control.
It doesn't have to be done for too long, just a few meters to increase body stability. Manuals are often combined with simple jumping tricks and become an important exercise for beginners.
The kick turn is useful for changing direction more efficiently, especially when traveling quite fast. This technique is done by pressing the tail so that the front of the board is lifted, then turning the direction forward or backward.
Mastering the kick turn is very helpful before trying the flip trick because it trains weight and board control.
Tic-Tac is a combination of small kick turns to the left and right repeatedly to push the board forward without pedaling. This technique helps increase speed, momentum, and strengthen balance. Tic-Tac is also very effective when exploring skate parks with limited space.
The basic ollie is the main foundation of many skateboard tricks. This trick is done by jumping while keeping the board attached to the feet. Start by bending the knees, pop the tail, then shift the front foot to level the board in the air. The more you practice, the more stable and precise the ollie will feel.
180 ollie is an extension of the basic ollie with an additional 180-degree turn. When performing a pop, the body and board are rotated and then land in a switch position. This trick is a bridge to intermediate level tricks and trains body coordination.
Boardslides are learned after skaters master the ollie and board control. This trick is done by jumping onto a rail or ledge, then sliding using the middle of the board. Boardslides train balance, courage, and control when sliding on a narrow surface.
Rock to fakie is done on a ramp or bowl by sliding up until the front wheel passes the lip of the ramp, then coming down again with a switch position. This trick trains timing, balance, and speed control.
Mastering the basics to all kinds of skateboard tricks gradually will improve your skills, safety, and confidence. Consistency in training and patience are the main keys to developing in the world of skateboarding.
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