Ollie
Why can't I Ollie over an obstacle?Pop Right Before The Obstacle
Mechanism / Why It Happens
When trying to clear an obstacle, you tend to rush and pop too early.
As the obstacle you want to clear approaches, it’s natural to rush your timing to avoid hitting it with the nose or front truck. However, the earlier you pop, the longer distance you need to travel, which actually makes it easier to get caught on the obstacle.
What to Do
You can pop much later than you think.
As you move forward, the obstacle naturally gets closer. When you pop the tail, the nose moves away