Most Common Beginner Skater Problems

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  • Most Common Beginner Skater Problems
    Today, we're going over some of the problems that I get commented, dm'd, and emailed the most. It seems that there are some very common things that a lot of newer skaters have issues with and so I try to cover the most asked ones in this video.
    For most of these problems I have full videos that go a little deeper into the issues so I would recommend watching my how to's for ollies, kickflips, heelflips, and 180s.
    Issues covered in this video.
    Why can't I ollie straight?
    Why do my kickflips/heelflips fly away?
    Why can't I level out my ollies?
    Why can't I get a full 180?
    Why do I push in one stance but do tricks in the other?'
    As always, thank you for watching and I will see you next time! :)
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  • @VLSkate
    @VLSkate  Před 4 lety +2210

    i accidentally filmed some clips at a low frame rate so the slow mo looks choppy :(

    • @wohu9944
      @wohu9944 Před 4 lety +24

      You are finnaly back, thank you

    • @melokaer6943
      @melokaer6943 Před 4 lety +21

      No problem dude! Your channel is still top quality!

    • @f.ttg535
      @f.ttg535 Před 4 lety +5

      Yo glad you’re back

    • @marcoprincessalol6864
      @marcoprincessalol6864 Před 4 lety +1

      Im so happy you're back. Your chanel has inspired me so much ❤️ What happend for like 5 months?

    • @sjurtorgersen6663
      @sjurtorgersen6663 Před 4 lety +2

      Finally back bro yey

  • @johnathank7583
    @johnathank7583 Před 4 lety +4272

    As a beginner, It’s so refreshing to see experienced skaters fall when doing an Ollie.

    • @SparksX18
      @SparksX18 Před 4 lety +306

      i've been skating for years, and recently i rolled one of my ankles trying to ollie on flatground. then two days later i rolled the other ankle trying to do a nollie

    • @omni673
      @omni673 Před 4 lety +25

      Lmfao that's true

    • @changesomthing9874
      @changesomthing9874 Před 4 lety +6

      How??

    • @lamtung1709
      @lamtung1709 Před 4 lety +38

      @@SparksX18 lol broke my ankle while messing around with ollie, been there XD

    • @antonioguide3610
      @antonioguide3610 Před 4 lety +35

      This sounds so mean but it’s so true

  • @no9-5
    @no9-5 Před 4 lety +2604

    missed you bro, thought you were never coming back

  • @azula2399
    @azula2399 Před 4 lety +1793

    I literally can’t Ollie to save my life

    • @mickwya3936
      @mickwya3936 Před 4 lety +83

      Cat keep at it bro i had so much trouble at first it took me all summer to get mine down clean dont give up🙌🏽

    • @damng3248
      @damng3248 Před 4 lety +104

      i grinded my ass of for a week and had sore legs. my problem was my backfoot not springing from the ground after popping

    • @azula2399
      @azula2399 Před 4 lety +17

      That’s my problem too

    • @ashmyblunt
      @ashmyblunt Před 4 lety +75

      1. Bend knees, pop the board
      2. Slide front foot upwards to raise the nose
      3. Lift your back foot ( very important this is how the board gets leveled out)
      4. Land bolts
      If you get good at this you can easily Ollie as high as you can pop your nose

    • @JohnMarston1876
      @JohnMarston1876 Před 4 lety +9

      It's just gonna take time, and it's not gonna be fun. Keep at it. Use a rail to lean on. It'll help

  • @veit9006
    @veit9006 Před 4 lety +807

    Last time you uploaded a video, I couldnt ollie properly. I landed my first kickflip yesterday and now youre uploading again

  • @Skateboarding101
    @Skateboarding101 Před 4 lety +589

    He’s alive people, he’s alive!

  • @user-vu9nd5mv4g
    @user-vu9nd5mv4g Před 3 lety +1760

    "why cant i ollie straight" maybe because im gay asf

  • @juicycollin3279
    @juicycollin3279 Před 4 lety +741

    He’s back!

  • @kayd_terroraze
    @kayd_terroraze Před 4 lety +330

    One thing for beginners learing the ollie something that really helped me get them straight was when u set up your feet and pop, when u slide up drive your heel up as well
    Dont only focus on your toes
    Make sure your heel pushes as well
    Maybe that helps

  • @howtokdj1498
    @howtokdj1498 Před 4 lety +113

    3:05 Instructions unclear, I am currently in orbit of Mars...

  • @chocloretin
    @chocloretin Před 4 lety +166

    2:29 I just call it "The Dragon Kick"

  • @emmem300
    @emmem300 Před 4 lety +711

    Me: Is a beginner
    Him: "Why can't I do an ollie?"
    Me: *WhAt'S aN oLlIe?*
    I've got a lot to learn.

    • @noob-lo6mx
      @noob-lo6mx Před 4 lety +28

      Lol. Keep practicing!

    • @emmem300
      @emmem300 Před 4 lety +15

      @@noob-lo6mx thanks!

    • @isabelladgriff
      @isabelladgriff Před 4 lety +53

      At some point, all skaters didn’t know what it was. Tony Hawk at one point didn’t know what an ollie was. Learn the vocabulary as best as you can, but don’t be ashamed to immediately not know what tricks are,

    • @bottleflipbabysandbananas
      @bottleflipbabysandbananas Před 3 lety +11

      As a beginner I relate to that.

    • @VakoLucisN1eR
      @VakoLucisN1eR Před 3 lety +4

      ollie is jumping with your skateboard

  • @africanspiritual101coner7
    @africanspiritual101coner7 Před 4 lety +103

    Skating is the best thing I have ever decided to do 🤞🤞😭😭

  • @michaelbronson7410
    @michaelbronson7410 Před 3 lety +15

    Timestamps:
    0:19 Ollie
    2:10 Kickflip
    3:30 Ollie 2
    5:04 180
    6:25 reg/goofy

  • @ggWahnthac
    @ggWahnthac Před 4 lety +88

    I read the description. Glad to see you back.

  • @harvs597
    @harvs597 Před 4 lety +37

    The music in your vids brings me back to when i just started skating.
    Glad you’re back

  • @whoremongeringass-wipe5733
    @whoremongeringass-wipe5733 Před 4 lety +49

    You've helped me learn alot and now I feel like I'm actually progressing, glad you're back

  • @el6750
    @el6750 Před 4 lety +81

    The legend himself! He's backk

  • @thiemocumps6220
    @thiemocumps6220 Před 3 lety +10

    I love the details you put in explaining the tricks. Especially the tips for learning to ollie

  • @NinjaLifestyle
    @NinjaLifestyle Před 4 lety +93

    Wahn sent me

  • @baldhajime9822
    @baldhajime9822 Před 4 lety +10

    Im getting my skateboard soon and i never skated before, buy watching you makes me feel more confident, thank you 😊

    • @Casedilla73
      @Casedilla73 Před 4 lety +2

      I just got mine yesterday.

    • @DrMan-nh3bg
      @DrMan-nh3bg Před 4 lety

      So how is it going mate? Hope you're having fun! 😄

    • @baldhajime9822
      @baldhajime9822 Před 4 lety +1

      Fast Boi productions going well! I

  • @antianxiety7082
    @antianxiety7082 Před 4 lety +25

    I love your channel man, it helped me grow so much as a skater 🥺⚡️❤️

  • @DashiSmash
    @DashiSmash Před 4 lety +2

    I started skating around 4 years ago and haven't thought much about what it was like when I first began learning ollies and 180s. This video gave me a sense of nostalgia because I remember experiencing all of these problems. It took me so long to figure out how to keep my ollies straight. It took me weeks to get my 180s to rotate fully. SO many hours spent in carparks practising ollies and fs180s. I look back on that time fondly because I really thought that I wasn't good enough to learn those tricks, but now I have dozens of tricks and I look forward to the future when I learn dozens more.

  • @sadiesauruss1165
    @sadiesauruss1165 Před 4 lety +3

    i’ve had my skateboard for 1 day and you’re already my favourite youtube channel and honestly help so much!

  • @sjurtorgersen6663
    @sjurtorgersen6663 Před 4 lety +149

    Finally VLSkate is back I thought you were dead ore something haha

  • @JUSTICEMO
    @JUSTICEMO Před 4 lety +8

    "It'll flick into outer space" Because of how serious your voice is, it makes it even more funny when you say stuff like that

  • @sammylenjou4235
    @sammylenjou4235 Před 4 lety +2

    Very helpful video thank you.
    I restarted skating after 20 years and now I see in my case the mental is most important.
    Now I really force myself to not visualize a bad landing like I used to do.
    When you visualize/expect a bad landing, you get scared and you just don't want to try and land at all, so you send your board flying or land with one foot of or something.

  • @Kennethdo1
    @Kennethdo1 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you so much for coming back. You were my favorite CZcams channel and still is. Keep up the videos! 👍

  • @cheezenachos1770
    @cheezenachos1770 Před 4 lety +6

    Wow your back! I started skating 3 months ago and your channel really helped me! Happy to see your still uploading! :)
    Edit: wow this video was really helpful, I can't relate to a few things here and this can hopefully help me with them!

  • @dcdeven4531
    @dcdeven4531 Před 4 lety +6

    Just got my skateboard for christmas it's my first one thanks for helping me

  • @rose-knows
    @rose-knows Před 4 lety

    i seriously like the way you speak! the pauses are very weirdly toned and for some reason i like!

  • @felix-8282
    @felix-8282 Před 4 lety

    You re back! hyped so nice to watch your videos I tried so many tricks because of your channel.

  • @thewirah1
    @thewirah1 Před 4 lety +5

    Great vid as always. The slow mo part at 6:05 is super useful.

  • @reyessk8579
    @reyessk8579 Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you for posting a video again this is my favorite skate CZcams channel

  • @starman481
    @starman481 Před 4 lety

    This is the best channel for beginners. This channel is the reason I'm getting into skating and is pushing me to go out and practice without fear of embarrassment

  • @fulmetang
    @fulmetang Před 3 lety

    The tip of jumping before the board actually hits the ground is the best Ollie tip
    I’ve ever gotten thank you.

  • @noahroberts5291
    @noahroberts5291 Před 4 lety +31

    We missed you man🖤

  • @masterofnothing4938
    @masterofnothing4938 Před 4 lety +6

    Damn I’ve progressed so far since the last time I watched you. Just watching cause I love you your content man

  • @TheOrangeSunsetGaming
    @TheOrangeSunsetGaming Před 4 lety

    I've been skating about 17 years now and for some reason I still enjoy watching these videos.

  • @Caddrel
    @Caddrel Před 4 lety

    So glad you're back! Your ollie video was the most helpful!

  • @wildfire3694
    @wildfire3694 Před 4 lety +6

    bro I fr missed u so much
    I’m glad ur back 🤟😊

  • @EthanFizzy
    @EthanFizzy Před 4 lety +106

    When I thought he would never return

    • @fraser.skates3591
      @fraser.skates3591 Před 4 lety

      Ethan Fizzy what happened ti him? Inwasnt ther

    • @rtxvmtz2269
      @rtxvmtz2269 Před 4 lety +1

      Lemonskittlez 09 on his Instagram he said he needed me time and took 6 months off

  • @joebotz1243
    @joebotz1243 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for all the videos by far I thought you had the best instructionals I'm in my forties and after numerous injuries and muscle imbalances I'm migrating over to BMX so I'm able to walk in the coming years still following just wanted to say thank you for everything

  • @wackophantom4305
    @wackophantom4305 Před 4 lety +1

    Had a terrible day, saw you uploaded and literally made my day. your videos are so calming :)

    • @jeffreykwan9330
      @jeffreykwan9330 Před 4 lety +1

      Same just lost my car keys been looking for it for hours, but when I saw this vid come up I was instantly :) lol

  • @bezirk1113
    @bezirk1113 Před 4 lety +4

    Finnaly another upload im a new subscriber so u thought you have quited

  • @OmarbStuntin
    @OmarbStuntin Před 4 lety +7

    I can ollie straight on the road but when i go on pavement my ollies turn how do i fix that

  • @isaiahdilullo5612
    @isaiahdilullo5612 Před 4 lety

    Dude thank you for coming back! This is where I learned to skate! Right here!

  • @McLennanSquadTV
    @McLennanSquadTV Před 4 lety

    Glad you’re back man I love your videos

  • @ElsewhereGuitar
    @ElsewhereGuitar Před 4 lety +3

    Yo dont leave us hanging..we love and miss ur vids!
    Also pls more beginer stuff
    .not everyone here is Tony Hawk😅

  • @Kennethdo1
    @Kennethdo1 Před 4 lety +10

    You haven’t uploaded since LAST DECADE!!!

  • @CasualLog
    @CasualLog Před 4 lety +1

    I love how chill your videos are

  • @timowo6541
    @timowo6541 Před 4 lety +1

    How about a "10 unusual tricks for advanced skaters" video? There are so many vids for beginners! Glad to see a new video😁

  • @netanelfarhi1399
    @netanelfarhi1399 Před 4 lety +8

    4:35 This is one of the most important tips for ollies imo
    thank you so much i'm going to try this untill my legs die

  • @SuperLofiWorld
    @SuperLofiWorld Před 4 lety +6

    Lets go!!!!!!!

  • @balisongboi7163
    @balisongboi7163 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for coming back

  • @-SantiagoTalks
    @-SantiagoTalks Před 4 lety +2

    When everybody gets hyped when you upload it makes me happy

  • @s0l4r_27
    @s0l4r_27 Před 4 lety +3

    I’m a simple man, I see VLskate post, I click

  • @user-bc7jr6pn4v
    @user-bc7jr6pn4v Před 4 lety +5

    New video: just started staking (rolling my whole leg in to a curb)

  • @BloodChampagne
    @BloodChampagne Před 3 lety

    yo that advice for how to get a pop is so good and i've watched a LOT of videos where none explain it!

  • @allsinner
    @allsinner Před 2 lety

    Thank you for all the input and tips. I love your vids, and your dog as well! ;)

  • @dmdn1512
    @dmdn1512 Před 4 lety +6

    Whenever I ollie I land on my board's nose. How am I able to fix that or stop myself from doing that?

    • @thewirah1
      @thewirah1 Před 4 lety +2

      Same problem here, although it's been getting better. I think I was overcompensating due to fear of falling backwards when landing. Try to keep your body straight above the board.

    • @justinward253
      @justinward253 Před 4 lety +1

      Just keep practicing you'll eventually find out why your having that problem I kept watching ollie tutorials but they didn't really help so I just kept trying to ollie and found out myself each time you mess up you get closer to knowing your mistake

    • @dmdn1512
      @dmdn1512 Před 4 lety

      @@thewirah1 sorry I didnt see this earlier, thanks for the advice!

    • @dmdn1512
      @dmdn1512 Před 4 lety

      @@justinward253 sorry for the late response! I couldnt find anything in videos either though. But yep you're right, I'm getting a little better now, I'm just trying to get over the fear of going to ollie on and off of objects

    • @justinward253
      @justinward253 Před 4 lety +1

      @@dmdn1512 same I cant ollie on or off anything, though I'll admit I haven't been skating these past 3 months I'll be back on the grind on march it's just been to cold for me lol

  • @TaylorWilliams-ue5el
    @TaylorWilliams-ue5el Před 4 lety +4

    So I've watched your vid on the rolling ollie. My issue is I land on the nose

    • @Flammable
      @Flammable Před 4 lety

      that's pretty normal just don't push down so hard with your front foot

    • @kev_whatev
      @kev_whatev Před 3 lety

      That’s why the nose is bigger, to catch your foot

  • @kfgelbart
    @kfgelbart Před 3 lety +1

    This was every one of my questions back to back. 👍

  • @kemigeorge6294
    @kemigeorge6294 Před 4 lety

    Hey! Am 42, and just started learning skateboarding. Quarantine hobbies ftw. Anyhoo, am subscribing to this channel, trying to pick up tips, and hoping I don't kill myself. Am currently working on the Caveman, 180 No Comply, and the Manual. Kinda got the Caveman, but definitely far, far, far from the other two. Wish me luck!

  • @Willims
    @Willims Před 4 lety +7

    7:58 "good attitude"? What bout rob dyrdek? 😂 screamin when he cant land a trick

    • @red_jeep4.0
      @red_jeep4.0 Před 4 lety

      Taban and saying wtf Troy when he gets snaked

  • @charliezarco
    @charliezarco Před 4 lety +6

    I can Tre flip I'm still watching this though 😀

  • @cortlan
    @cortlan Před 4 lety

    Thanks VL. These were incredibly helpful.

  • @horrorfreak1473
    @horrorfreak1473 Před 4 lety

    your videos are awesome and watching them has helped me learn how to do better tricks.

  • @axelduh2638
    @axelduh2638 Před 4 lety +3

    Why can’t I put both my feet on the board when I push

  • @bryanalmanza9296
    @bryanalmanza9296 Před 4 lety +5

    I can’t get my Ollie’s straight so I just stick to front 180s 😂😂😂

    • @gamanzhiydanil
      @gamanzhiydanil Před 4 lety

      And I cannot 180 in any way but can Ollie over 3 boards😂

    • @bryanalmanza9296
      @bryanalmanza9296 Před 4 lety +1

      I can’t ollie but I could form lazer flips , have most of the basics and rn I’m learning frontside heels :-)

    • @gamanzhiydanil
      @gamanzhiydanil Před 4 lety +1

      @@bryanalmanza9296 makes NO sense😂

    • @bryanalmanza9296
      @bryanalmanza9296 Před 4 lety

      Floppy Fupa check out my insta haha @nosteezbryan hahaha

    • @swerks197
      @swerks197 Před 4 lety

      HighOnRedvinezz yo can you follow me back

  • @chillbitz
    @chillbitz Před 4 lety +2

    wow, that's the best tip for an ollie i've gotten so far! thank you so much!

  • @momoskates3491
    @momoskates3491 Před 4 lety +1

    My goooosh, so glad to see you again! Don't ever leave us again! 💔

  • @loghan3796
    @loghan3796 Před 4 lety +3

    I have snow so I can’t skate😭

  • @Divirse
    @Divirse Před 4 lety +5

    I landed my first kickflip on Tuesday

  • @freedanieg
    @freedanieg Před 4 lety

    Thanks for coming back

  • @Leo-cc1cf
    @Leo-cc1cf Před 3 lety

    I didn’t even know I needed this video until I watched it. Crooked ollies are my weakness. I’ll start working on those.

  • @umakotwal4890
    @umakotwal4890 Před 4 lety

    Omg thank you for coming back!! I'm a beginner girl skater and your videos help me with problems, keep me motivated, and overall entertain me!! Ur vids are quick and to the point, whereas other YT skaters take sooo long!! Love ur vids 😊

  • @lukiethecottoncandywolf7114

    Bro, your videos make me wanna get into skating. Can't wait until quarantine is over so I get check out a skate shop and get a board

    • @noob-lo6mx
      @noob-lo6mx Před 4 lety

      Skating is great! Just make sure what size you want and stuff like that. Can’t wait till you get your board!

  • @flaviulupas8755
    @flaviulupas8755 Před 4 lety

    I know all the corrections but i watch this to know how to explain to other beginners.
    KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

  • @CR.Ironworks
    @CR.Ironworks Před 4 lety

    I'm glad you still post

  • @undisclosedsteve6361
    @undisclosedsteve6361 Před 4 lety

    I turned frontside on ollies because of significant muscle imbalances PLUS the reasons you said . It took me a while to fix it.

  • @doctorgames3919
    @doctorgames3919 Před 3 lety

    Just got my board today so excited to start learning to ride

  • @Elayra
    @Elayra Před 4 lety

    Yo what’s good man glad to see you’re back

  • @DaxterZA
    @DaxterZA Před 4 lety

    Great video as always man! Keep up the great work

  • @EthanChase
    @EthanChase Před 4 lety

    You’re back awesome love your videos

  • @t-rextheskateboarder
    @t-rextheskateboarder Před 4 lety

    Welcome back and I feel that I gained experience but I can't exit the 50-50 grind consistently and can't land a kickflip. I can say that it is normal to turn the shoulders while doing an ollie and try to look at the direction of where you are going while trying.

  • @mikefrewofficial1731
    @mikefrewofficial1731 Před 3 lety

    I’m a beginner, I’ve purchased my first ever skateboard which should be here by the end of the week and I’m almost 22 your videos have really helped me :))

  • @xarriluseth
    @xarriluseth Před 3 lety +1

    For the longest time i've been cursing my damn shoulders for my crooked Ollies. 4 months of trying later, still crooked. I was about to throw my skateboard in the trash. One video later and it turns out my stupid back foot was in the wrong position. Straight as an arrow ever since. Thanks VL!

  • @ephraimmonreal9252
    @ephraimmonreal9252 Před 4 lety +1

    I recently got into skateboarding and theses beginning videos help thank you

  • @dwightk.schrute394
    @dwightk.schrute394 Před 3 lety

    Way more detail oriented video than Braille’s. Thank God someone finally gave a more in-depth explanation.

  • @randomfellow3983
    @randomfellow3983 Před 4 lety

    Nobody will probably care, and the comment will most likely be lost, but thank you VLSkate. Your a realy good skater, and you also seem to be a really good teacher too. Also... Thanks for coming back. Keep doing what your doing.

  • @mongo9144
    @mongo9144 Před 4 lety +1

    Good to see you back man!

  • @eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen9437

    i look up to this dude. He is just so chill.

  • @aimeemckeown1119
    @aimeemckeown1119 Před 3 lety

    4:25 this is the first time anyone on youtube iv seen anyway actually tell u when your in the motion of doing an ollie. that u don't have to press your tail all the way to the floor to do an ollie because that isn't going to make u jump. istg no one has ever mentioned when to jump and the whole ''practice before ollie'' like snapping down your tail and brushing your foot up the board wasn't the only components to doing an ollie so thank you very much for specifying i shall subscribe now

  • @crycesxo9421
    @crycesxo9421 Před 4 lety +1

    I’m not even a beginner but finally you post !!

  • @kingofthedeepsea2458
    @kingofthedeepsea2458 Před 4 lety

    Good video dude get the knowledge out there 👌 you got my support

  • @innovashilrocks4374
    @innovashilrocks4374 Před 4 lety

    Ive been watching you for about a week now so i subbed 🙂

  • @user-kj8dr2ho9q
    @user-kj8dr2ho9q Před 4 lety

    Welcome back dude!!!!

  • @dallinkoger5533
    @dallinkoger5533 Před 4 lety +1

    I missed you, I hope you are doing well. Thank you for the awesome video. It definitely helped me and got me inspired again

  • @sapphirewolf4122
    @sapphirewolf4122 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for another helpful video. I really like your shoes!