How to Do a Pop Shove-It Videos

Guide Note

The pop shove-it is a flashy skateboarding trick that blurs the board beneath your feet. It’s basically an ollie with a shove-it thrown in at the end. Much like the kickflip, the pop shove-it looks simple, but takes some practice to master. These videos will show you the basics of how to perform this trick, and you can also check out Mahalo's full guide on How to Do a Pop Shove-It for all the details.

Fast Facts

1. Invented in the 1970s by skater Ty Page
2. Must know How to Ollie
3. Must know how to perform a shove-it
4. Combines the ollie and shove-it into a single move
5. Flips the skateboard around beneath your feet, mid-air
6. Switches nose and tail positions
7. Performed in frontside and backside variations

Pop Shove-It Tips

1. Think of the trick as a "spinning ollie"
2. Bend your knees to get maximum height
3. Standard board is best to learn on
4. Wear safety gear especially in the beginning
5. Always keep your eye on the board
6. Practice on a smooth flat surface