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Ollie
An ollie is defined as the most common trick in the skateboarding world, it is usually done by leaning back on the tail and jumping in the air without the use of hands. The video on the right is a demonstration of an ollie.
NoseGrab
A nose grab is a certain move that is usually done when performing a trick. The nose is defined as the front of the skateboard. So a nosegrab is when the skater grabs the nose with their hand.
Tail
The tail is the back of the skateboard, an example of how skaters use this term is "pop the tail", meaning step on the back of the skateboard with your foot. An example of this is shown on the left.
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