How to Pop a Skateboard Harder

In skateboarding, a pop is the motion of a board going into the air for a few seconds with a pop sound. Learning how to pop a skateboard is one of the easiest and most popular tricks to do in skateboarding. Even if you're a rookie at skateboarding, it's easy to learn and will come naturally to you when you practice routinely.

Things You'll Need

  • Skateboard
  • Skateboard gear
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place your foot at the tail of the board and the other foot near the center of the board.

    • 2

      Bend your knees as much as you can. The more you bend your knees the harder the pop will be. Bending your knees gives you more strength in your legs, which releases more energy when you pop the board.

    • 3

      Jump into the air off of the back foot by slapping your foot down on the tail of the board while it hits the ground. Press down as much as you can before you jump. It makes the jump higher.

    • 4

      Let the foot near the center of the board naturally glide up toward the front tip of the board. This gives you balance and softens the landing.