How To Do A Backside 50-50 On A Skateboard
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How To Do A Backside 50-50 On A Skateboard
A basic grind in skateboarding is the backside 50-50. Learn how to do this trick and you'll be impressing your friends and the ladies with your newly acquired skill.
Step 1: Get In Position
Get in the Ollie position with your back foot on the tail and your front foot just under the screws.
Step 2: Approach
Approach the edge at a slight angle in the Ollie position.
Step 3: Ollie Up
Ollie up and lock into the edge. Place your back foot partly on the tail and partly on the flat part of the board. Place your front foot on the screws or under the screws.
Step 4: Pop Off
Grind a little bit, pop off, and roll away.
You could be coming at it straight and you'll just Ollie and miss the ledge. You just want to make sure your locked into the ledge, your trucks are in there good. Once your locked in, you should be able to slide and pop off.