Skateboarding Trick Names

Jan 30th, 2009 | By coolbiking | Category: Skateboard

By Duke McCallister

In hockey, you have the wrist-shot, the “spin-o-rama” and the glove save. In basketball, you have the killer-crossover, the dunk and the sky-hook. And in football, there’s the sack, the flea-flicker and the quarterback sneak. In just about any athletic endeavor, there are special terms, words and phrases which are used to denote a specific move or trick that’s unique to the sport. Usually, when this maneuver is performed, fans and followers of the sport immediately know what it is. And, for those who are unfamiliar with the sport, they are still impressed by its skill and by the player’s ability to pull it off.

Skateboarding is no different. Now, in terms of what people consider to be mainstream sports, skateboarding may not fall into that category. However, when it comes to special and challenging moves and tricks, there probably isn’t an athletic activity which has so many different kinds and versions. Skateboarders routinely try to pull off standard or common moves while at the same time try to invent new and exciting moves. In the end, when it comes to skateboarding, there are so many different and colorful terms to describe all the moves and stunts that are out there, that it’s almost impossible to list, identify, name and define them all.

That said, there are some common and popular moves that people in skateboarding obviously know, and even people who don’t really immerse themselves in the skateboarding culture may have heard of too. And then, there are more obscure move names which are probably as challenging to remember and recall as the move itself is to actually execute and land. In some instances, the name of the move probably comes from the first person to actually pull it off. For example, one of the more common – and perhaps the most basic of skateboard maneuvers – is the “ollie.” That was invented and named by Alan “Ollie” Gefland. And other moves are more descriptive in the sense that they literally indicate what the move is. For example, a “kickflip.”

The great thing about skateboarding is that, you can spend hours practicing all the moves and an even longer time trying to accurately remember all of their names and meanings. When you really look at it, these naming conventions and styles are a big reason why skateboarders enjoy a colorful and rich personality of culture and history. And on the other hand, new and exciting stunts, jumps and flips are being invented and executed all the time, and they too are being given stylish and funky names. And if you take the time and become a high-level skateboarder yourself – who knows – you just might have a trick named after you.

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By Duke McCallister - Duke McCallister has one philosophy when it comes to Almost Skateboards: and that’s to go skate or go home! A skateboarding fan, Duke wants to share his experiences and passion for skateboards with expert boarders and those new to skateboarding. In addition to writing about skateboards, he also visits GoSkateorGoHome.com for all his boarding needs.

Whether talking about skateboard decks, trucks, skateboard decks, grip tape or anything else about skateboarding, Duke is more than happy to talk about it, write about it and share stories about it!

And remember, if you want to check out a fantastic online destination for all your skateboarding needs, just roll on over to one of Duke’s favorite sites at GoSkateorGoHome.com!

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