How to: a Nollie 360 Flip

The Nollie 360 flip is one of the most advanced flip tricks in skateboarding. Only a handful of the top skateboarding pros have the ability to land the Nollie 360 flip on a consistent basis. According to pro skater Paul Rodriguez, the Nollie 360 flip combines a Nollie kickflip with a 360 shuv-it. While certain expert riders can perform the Nollie 360 flip on ramps, it is best to learn the trick on flat ground. Find a smooth stretch of pavement to practice the technique.

Instructions

    • 1

      Thrust your back foot off the ground to increase your speed. Align your front foot on the inclined nose of the skateboard with your heel hanging off. Drag your back foot towards the center of the board.

    • 2

      Rotate your shoe to point the toes of your back foot towards the tail of the skateboard. Lean back slightly while bending your knees into a crouched riding stance. Push down quickly on the nose of the skateboard with your front foot to initiate the Nollie technique.

    • 3

      Perform a vertical leap to lift the skateboard off the riding terrain. Kick your back foot forward while flicking the toes of your back foot against the inner edge of the wooden deck. Thrust your front foot backwards to rotate the skateboard.

    • 4

      Lift your knees to prevent your shoes from making contact with the flipping deck. Align your feet perpendicular to the top of the skateboard as it concludes the 360 flip. Bend your knees to absorb the landing impact of this difficult trick.