HOW TO LOOK AT YOUR SKATEBOARD FOR BETTER TRICKS

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
  • This is how I visualize the different areas of my skateboard. I learned this from Zack Glenn, who'd draw the areas on his board, two decades ago. I've done it mentally ever since, and my skateboarding has improved so much.
    The tutorial begins at 1:26.
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  • @maku_2002
    @maku_2002 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    When Norman uploads it’s automatically a good day

    • @NormanWoods
      @NormanWoods  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @tronula2791
    @tronula2791 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Your in depth analysis is truly amazing. In my opinion every skater out there , no matter what skill level could take something away from your lessons. I’ve skated for a looong time and have seen many “skate tip” style vids etc.
    Yours is straight up among the best. Don’t stop with this content.

    • @NormanWoods
      @NormanWoods  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much! I appreciate your words. I try my best to bring value. Growing up around musicians, I took away the sense that you’re either learning or stagnating. I try to infuse my tips with this sensibility. I will keep on trying to be useful to this community, as long as I feel I have relevant experience to offer 👊🏾

  • @Neurotv4941
    @Neurotv4941 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dude at 5:53 that pop is INSANE . Do y’all realize how hard that is😭🤷🏾

  • @antoanchisolm4389
    @antoanchisolm4389 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Norman has helped me Ollie a mani pad I’ve been fighting for about a year now. Definitely worth the money!

  • @vancouverbill
    @vancouverbill ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Shoulder high nose slides wtf, your pop is legendary

  • @moldyrefrigerator
    @moldyrefrigerator ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I didn’t realize you did Nollie front board on Hollywood High 16 😳 thats insane! Should consider making a TH-cam intro with that in it lol

  • @anthonymoya5015
    @anthonymoya5015 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I write on my grip tape for some tricks to put my foot placement works great 👍

  • @joewilson1964
    @joewilson1964 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks norm

  • @thegreyhoundnyc
    @thegreyhoundnyc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Norman, did you ever back in the day consider entering those first couple of Ollie contests, face the forbinator, and then that other one that was at the next show? Like were you around for it and could have done it? You got that Pop for sure!! Thanks man!

  • @mikejayreviews
    @mikejayreviews ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love your videos brother! This helped me with the pop of my Ollie and pop shuvit's. I'm a patron member!!! 💙💪🏾

    • @NormanWoods
      @NormanWoods  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your support. I’m very happy to have helped.

  • @joeywood156
    @joeywood156 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really appreciate the thorough details of the board leverage points! It’s so hard to find quality communication through skateboard videos if that makes sense lol

  • @DustinDollinsShinBone
    @DustinDollinsShinBone ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks man. I just got back into skating at 32 years old, your video helped me realize what I was doing wrong today attempting certain tricks.

  • @thefelston
    @thefelston ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much bro.

    • @NormanWoods
      @NormanWoods  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! 👊🏾

  • @A8A24
    @A8A24 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do a waxing video? Spots to wax a ledge when learning a certain trick? Amaury forever! ❤

  • @anthonyskates9079
    @anthonyskates9079 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love hearing your insight!

  • @Shannonkellysk81111
    @Shannonkellysk81111 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I definitely needed to see this video subject,I just dialed in to flipping into manny’s on curb height manny pads today by popping off the tip of my tail in the center.I’m always telling skate homies how important foot placement is.

    • @NormanWoods
      @NormanWoods  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Game changer. For some tricks I have three separate foot placements, depending on which obstacle I’m skating.

  • @viracocha03
    @viracocha03 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Grip tape with those "beginner marks" would be kinda cool.

  • @coldecember
    @coldecember ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nice breakdown, I've been getting back my flips & tricks lately, watching your videos has been incredibly helpful man thank you! 5:01 how about we call it "The Ollieverse"

    • @NormanWoods
      @NormanWoods  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can dig that!

    • @coldecember
      @coldecember ปีที่แล้ว

      yoo yeah man that sounds proper! @@NormanWoods

  • @ford1381
    @ford1381 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These vids are the best to improve my skating thank you for sharing your knowledge✌️

    • @NormanWoods
      @NormanWoods  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome and thank you as well for watching!

  • @AdventuresInSkateboarding
    @AdventuresInSkateboarding 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think this is useful. It will definitely build consistency and make adjustments more visual.

  • @emiliocalise4699
    @emiliocalise4699 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @horrificrecordings
    @horrificrecordings ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really good everytime Norman. Even after 15 years of skating these tips help us top up our pop & technique & build my confidence thanks. Much respects. HORRIFIC KREW UK D&B :-)

  • @Ronnie.Ericsson
    @Ronnie.Ericsson ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Norman! I greatly appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I have a question about technique that I believe to be crucial but have never heard anyone talk about it at all (so maybe it isn't).
    It seems to me that it is key for many tricks to stand as parallell to the board as you dare to -completely sideways that is. This would make it easier to make an ollie, for example, be directed exactly straight in the direction you're going.
    This of course goes against our natural instinct for how to land any jump safely -with one foot far forward and with the whole body facing forward. The extreme opposite of that would be to land completely sideways with our feet close together -this would make us simply topple over and land on a shoulder or the side of the head (not good).
    In my struggle to learn 3-flips and also to do ollies straight into banks I think this is a major obstacle for me. I'm not willing to stay parallell to the board and I tend to lean back and rocket my ollies without much control. I see many great skateboarders fall comfortably on their sides and slide several feet on the ground, but I'm not sure if that's possible on anything other than in the smoothest skateparks (not a feature of my local skatepark).
    Would love to hear your thoughts on the matter!

    • @NormanWoods
      @NormanWoods  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the comment. I must’ve mentioned this before. It’s something I stress heavily, with my students. I like to imagine there’s a toothpick, going through me and into the deck. Like a double-decker sandwich.
      Banks are tough. A lot to do with commitment. It’s important to start into mellow ones. Then you’ll have an easier time committing to the steeps.

    • @Ronnie.Ericsson
      @Ronnie.Ericsson ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NormanWoods I guess it's much about overcoming the fear step by step just like with every other aspect of skateboarding. I have seen you explain staying centered over the board, but I don't believe I've ever seen even a how-to-ollie tutorial ever mention how rotated or straight the front foot and upper body should optimally be when just doing ollies on flat ground or down drops.
      Does it seem to come naturally for your students to think "now I have to switch to riding completely sideways -only my head should point in the direction I'm moving" when they are learning rolling ollies?

  • @jasonharris5201
    @jasonharris5201 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This man has higher pop than Tiago. That above high nose slide was insane.

  • @HarMegiddo
    @HarMegiddo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Norman, thank you for all your videos. I tried out popping Ollies from the circle instead of having the edge of my foot right on the tail and my board stayed on my feet better and the pop was super high. I am wondering if that helped my center of gravity better instead of having my foot on the edge. Thanks for all your videos. They are super helpful. And I agree with you, I see skateboarding as a sport and exercise as well as a culture. Thanks! Tommy

  • @GZAndrew
    @GZAndrew ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is excellent. I have learned to Ollie, now while moving. Then to flip tricks! I always have to remind myself of focus. It is easy to not focus 100% sometimes when skating. Peace Norman, Love the videos

  • @thefelston
    @thefelston ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Naw Norman woods is one of the OGs in the skate community. Bruh I fixed my skating by watching his vids and it’s helped me so much..When he SAYS .. you DO (

    • @NormanWoods
      @NormanWoods  ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @Andrewdidthis
      @Andrewdidthis ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed, was more than happy to join the Patreon after watching the rookie mistakes series as there was a lot of good info in there 👍

  • @BrickHouse.Skateboards
    @BrickHouse.Skateboards ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was absolutely a beautiful video I am subscribing and this is the first video I’ve seen I love the energy and it’s making me want to go and get back to my skating routine and become a good skater again

  • @tiarnan2628
    @tiarnan2628 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this dude

  • @uffu2490
    @uffu2490 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In terms of learning, I always look at my feet. So, if you’re having trouble learning how to ride straight, look at how spaced out your feet are in relation to the edge of your board. More specifically, your toes. Over time, you’ll naturally develop muscle memory and (build) muscle.
    This is why it is so significant to dedicate yourself to learning switch. As tedious and confusing as it is, these are the foundations and, if you don’t have the foundations down, you won’t progress - i.e, you need to spend hours and months pushing before you attempt tricks.

  • @rajs4719
    @rajs4719 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    5:55 was actually insane

  • @cinemask8
    @cinemask8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excelent

  • @matthewmccarron8562
    @matthewmccarron8562 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dope

  • @130world1
    @130world1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So they got used to doing everything for the whole month not centrally but locally so maybe that just helps w.the foot placement. Good high ollie

  • @ryanrowe1975
    @ryanrowe1975 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Science

  • @ryguy8599
    @ryguy8599 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello quick question I asked on another video so you ride loose trucks or tight trucks

    • @NormanWoods
      @NormanWoods  ปีที่แล้ว

      Medium. I used to ride extremely loose. But the wheel bite became an issue. Switched to medium, and it helped with that, and being able to pop high consistently. Plus, my boards feel snappy longer.

    • @ryguy8599
      @ryguy8599 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for letting me know cause I ride really loose but my goal is to have super high Ollie’s like you. I feel like if a tighten my board It can definitely help with my goal but I also didn’t want to lose the control I’ve gain from riding loose so see what you ride will help me decide

    • @NormanWoods
      @NormanWoods  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ryguy8599 you’re welcome. Yes, the loser trucks make it tougher to pop high. Mainly because you have to stabilize the board, as you crouch down, which takes some of the energy away from your Ollie. Medium to tight trucks are much easier to pop.

  • @tinormous-road2gains13
    @tinormous-road2gains13 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should make and sell that as a grip tape

  • @veggieSxDBD
    @veggieSxDBD ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Peace, i just came across your channel, im 47 lol it been about 25 or more yrs since i skated, i always been a skater but heroin broke my life etc im saying that too say i recently got a 8.25 primitive with ventures n some oj's and damn brother i feel like a kid again (not skating as much as mentally) i def practiced some basics in my basement before i came outside 47 yrs old lol for real we didn't even have skate parks when i skated 732 973 ferry to brooklyn was always dope 89 90 awesome times, my shut shark nose was so small lol yah man im excited again for big ollie one foots and no comply 360s n slappies (i never used wax, lol use to spray WD40 on curbs lol) these young skaters are spoiled with videos like tjis (kidding) i wish i had TH-cam videos for real, i just watched dope older skaters and hokus pokus n shackle me not , ✌🏻💚Nj732 peace and good energy, dope channel awsome message

  • @Rocks77-n4w
    @Rocks77-n4w ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Science