Skateboarding Science: Master the Ollie!

The video tutorial explains the basics of skateboarding tricks, focusing on the Ollie. It covers the physics principles like force, torque, and friction that are essential for performing an Ollie. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on executing the trick and discusses advanced variations such as kickflips and heelflips. The importance of practice in mastering these tricks is emphasized.

What is the main challenge when performing an Ollie?

• Holding the skateboard with your hands

• Jumping without straps or glue

• Using a ramp to gain height

• Keeping the skateboard glued to your feet

Which law of physics explains the upward motion during an Ollie?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• Law of Conservation of Energy

What role does friction play in an Ollie?

• It reduces the height of the jump

• It keeps the board attached to your shoes

• It helps the board slide off your feet

• It makes the board spin faster

How can you level the skateboard during an Ollie?

• By jumping higher

• By pulling the front foot up

• By pushing the back foot down

• By pushing the front foot down

What is a kickflip?

• A trick where the board spins in place

• A trick where the board stays flat

• A trick where the board flips over

• A trick where the board spins sideways