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Skateboard Trick Tips 101 - The Indy Grab

by Amy S

You probably already know all the basics when it comes to skateboarding, such as standing on the board without falling off. Your next step is to learn some really awesome skateboard trick tips. Before you get going on the advanced tricks, you need to build a foundation by learning some easier tricks first. Here is one great skateboard trick tip for a beginning skater.

So you want to learn how to skateboard like the pros? Use this tip and you will be well on your way.

The Indy Grab:

One of the easiest and most used skateboard tricks is the Indy Grab. This is where you see skaters catching air, bending down and grabbing their board. It looks really cool, and it's one of the first skateboard trick tips you should learn.

However, before you can fully take on the Indy Grab, you first need to Ollie. You cannot do an Indy Grab until you got the Ollie down. When you get on the board, place your front foot on the middle and your back foot at the back tail.

As you slam down on your board with your back foot, you want to jump with your front foot. Make sure to keep the board even by staying centered. This is the basic steps of the Ollie. Once you got this under control, go ahead and grab the board between your feed while you are up in the air.

Right before you land, let go. Make sure to bend your knees the whole time so you don't injure them when you land. This skateboard trick can be done on a ramp right as you come off the edge or it can be done flat on the ground. To make these skateboard trick tips work best, try and get as much air as you can. This will help you have enough time to pull off the Indy Grab.

Want more advanced tricks? Visit Skateboard Trick Tips and see these tricks in action.

Published September 24th, 2007

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