How to ollie for beginners | Daily Skateboard Lessons Day 12
This daily lesson format takes the pressure off and shows ollies as a gradual build, not a one-shot trick to nail immediately. Consistency across sessions beats desperate all-day pushing.
Who This Video Helps
Skaters who prefer learning a little bit each day rather than marathon sessions, people with limited time who want to make steady progress, or anyone who gets frustrated after a few hours of practice and needs a longer-term perspective.
What To Watch Closely
- The daily structure. Notice what improves from lesson to lesson and how the progression is measured in days, not hours.
- Mindset and body awareness. Watch how the skater develops feeling for the board over time, not just mechanical practice.
- Recovery and plateau handling. See how off days are handled and what keeps momentum going across a week.
Common Mistakes
- Comparing yourself to day 12. Remember you’re watching the condensed version. The skater likely practiced before this series started.
- Expecting same timeline. Every body learns at a slightly different pace. Use this as inspiration, not a deadline.
Try This Drill
Follow the daily lesson format. Spend 10-15 minutes per day on ollies, same time each day. After five days, watch your improvement. The consistency teaches your body better than sporadic longer sessions.
Dojo Note
We love the daily lesson approach because skateboarding is partly physical but also mental. A little bit each day builds unconscious competence—where your body just knows how to ollie without overthinking. That’s the moment tricks become real.
What To Learn Next
By day 20-25, ollies should feel automatic. Then shift focus to manuals, which use similar balance principles but in a different plane.
